Arabian Knights (song)

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“Arabian Knights”
“Arabian Knights” cover
Single by Siouxsie & the Banshees
from the album Juju
B-side "Supernatural Thing", Congo Conga"
Released July 24, 1981
Format 7" single, 12" single
Recorded 1981
Genre Post-punk
Length 03:08
Label Polydor
Writer(s) Siouxsie & the Banshees
Producer Nigel Gray
Siouxsie & the Banshees
Siouxsie & the Banshees singles chronology
"Spellbound"
(1981)
"Arabian Knights"
(1981)
"Fireworks"
(1982)

"Arabian Knights" is a song recorded by English rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees in 1981. The track was written by the Banshees and co-produced with Nigel Gray. It was the second and final single released from the Banshees' fourth album Juju.

"Arabian Knights" is a mid-tempo Post Punk song that has been a concert favorite since its release. It's also known for its "I heard a rumour / It was just a rumour / What have you done to her" lyric. The single peaked at number thirty-two on the UK singles chart in 1981.

[edit] Charts

Chart (1981) Peak
position
U.K. Singles Chart 32
U.S. Club Play Singles 64