Temptation (Heaven 17 song)
"Temptation" is a single by British band Heaven 17 featuring Carol Kenyon, originally released in April 1983 by Virgin Records, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart. This was the second single to be taken from their second album, The Luxury Gap (1983), after "Let Me Go" in November 1982. It was written by Glenn Gregory, Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware, and produced by B.E.F. and Greg Walsh. The music video for the song was directed by Steve Barron. "Temptation" was certified silver by the BPI in May 1983, for sales exceeding 250,000 copies.
1992 re-release: Brothers in Rhythm Remix
Image: Heaven 17 Temptation single cover
Heaven 17 are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band were a trio for most of their career, composed of former Human League members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards) with vocalist Glenn Gregory.
Heaven 17 performing live in Liverpool in July 2021 Left to right: Martyn Ware (keyboards), Glenn Gregory (vocals)
Glenn Gregory on stage in 2021
Martyn Ware on stage in 2014
Billie Godfrey onstage with Heaven 17