Flesh for Fantasy


"Flesh for Fantasy" is a song by the English rock singer Billy Idol, released in August 1984 as the third single from his second studio album Rebel Yell. It reached No. 5 in New Zealand, No. 11 in Germany, No. 20 in Switzerland, and No. 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Background and writing

The song was written by Billy Idol and Steve Stevens, with its title being inspired by the American anthology film Flesh and Fantasy.

Composition

"Flesh for Fantasy" is a new wave, hard rock and post-punk song, with elements of rock, pop and funk.

Music video

The music video was directed by the American film and television director Howard Deutch.

Spanish version

Argentine rock singer-songwriter Miguel Mateos made a Spanish version, titled "Sexo y frenesí", and included it on his second live album Salir Vivo in 2002.

Charts