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| Last single = "Tears on My Pillow" (1989) | This single = "Better the Devil You Know" (1990) | Next single = "Step Back in Time" (1990) | Misc = }} "Better the Devil You Know" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue, taken from her third studio album ''Rhythm of Love'' (1990). The song was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. The song was released as the album's lead single on 30 April 1990 by PWL and Mushroom Records. "Better the Devil You Know" is known as the song that re-invented Minogue to a more sexual appeal, as her previous albums were presented with her "girl next door" persona, while her music onwards present an independent approach. Musically, it is a dance-pop song that features elements of synthpop and disco influences. The song's title is referenced as an idiom. Lyrically, the song was said to be about Minogue's leaving of her TV series ''Neighbours'' and her relationship with her then-boyfriend, INXS frontman and singer Michael Hutchence. The song was lauded by music critics, who noted the imagery change in her music. They also complimented the song itself and felt it was one of Minogue's best, along as a highlight to, not just her studio album but her compilations as well. Commercially, it was successful. The song peaked at number two in the United Kingdom and four in her native Australia. In other regions, it managed to peak inside the top forty in all the countries it charted in, including France, Austria, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland. The accompanying music video for "Better the Devil You Know" was directed by Paul Goldman and was filmed in Melbourne, Australia. Though its imagery was criticized for her mature-look, the video has also been iconic to Minogue's artistry style and imagery beyond the song. The song has been featured in most of Minogue's concert tours. The song has appeared in commercials, including Coca-Cola and the film ''If Looks Could Kill'', and was later re-recorded in 2011 at the Abbey Road Studios for inclusion on Minogue's orchestral album ''The Abbey Road Sessions''. ==Background and composition== "Better the Devil You Know" was written by Stock, Aitken and Waterman, who also were the only producers and songwriters of Minogue's two albums after her debut. However, this album featured additional production by some minor producers.〔(Kylie Minogue - Rhythm of Love ) http://www.discogs.com. Retrieved on 01-08-2012.〕 When the song wasn't first in the making, Minogue had announced she would be leaving the cast of the TV series ''Neighbours'', to focus on her music career. After this, many fans of her role were upset and sadden by the leaving. Then, Stock, Aitken & Waterman lead member Peter Waterman said he was telling Mike Stock that Kylie had stopped going out with her Neighbours co-star Jason Donovan and said she was dating INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence.〔Kylie Minogue - (Better The Devil You Know ) http://www.songfacts.com.〕 Waterman then commenting saying "how it was (the devil you know ) as they feared their lives were going to be hell as a consequence."〔 Musically, the song is a dance-pop song, which features influenced elements of electronica, pop music, Europop and synthpop. According to tabs.ultimate-guitar.com, the first verse features notes spanning from A-C#m-D-D2-Dm-E-Bm-D.〔(Better The Devil you Know Chords ).〕 When it reaches the chorus, the song spans from A-F#m-A-D, and repeats everyline. When it reaches the bridge, the songs chords span from A-F#m-A-F in each line.〔 According to William Baker, a writer and one of Kylie Minogue's best friends, who wrote the book ''Kylie: La La La'' said "The song also featured a more mature sound, a more polished production and a vocal that was less layered than before."〔Inner lines: Pg 35 – la la la – Written by William Baker and Kylie Minogue ISBN 0-340-73440-X〕 He then carried on saying about Minogue's persona as the Queen of Disco and Princess of Pop saying "The track transferred well onto the dance-floor and heralded a long reign for Kylie as the new queen of disco... a pop princess".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Better the Devil You Know」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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