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The Big Three Trio

Violent Love

1988 · via Oingo Boingo

The Big Three Trio recorded “Violent Love” in 1988. Willie Dixon wrote it. Oingo Boingo recorded it first in 1980. Also recorded by Skankin’ Pickle (1996), Indigo Swing (1998) and The Matches & Zebrahead (2005), among 6 recordings on file.

The Big Three Trio – Violent Love
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Boingo cut "Violent Love" first, but the song is Willie Dixon's, and his name opens a much older door than this one. Put The Big Three Trio's take next to the Boingo one and see how far a single song can travel.

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Written by Willie Dixon.

First recorded by Oingo Boingo in 1980.

Other recordings on file

6 recordings of “Violent Love” on MusicBrainz in all.

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Oingo Boingo were the first to put "Violent Love" on record, but the writing credit isn't Danny Elfman's. Whose name is on it?Willie Dixon
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