For an in-depth look at the definitive piece is The Guardian's "How we made" feature . This article includes rare, firsthand accounts from Boy George and drummer Jon Moss , detailing how a simple drum machine rhythm evolved into a global reggae-pop hit. Why the Song Mattered
Released in 1982, it was Culture Club's third attempt at a hit. A last-minute slot on Top of the Pops after Shakin' Stevens pulled out catapulted the song to No. 1 in the UK. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
“The perfectly plucked eyebrows and smokey-eyed androgyny donned by lead singer Boy George was too much for some viewers” www.songsthatsavedyou.com For an in-depth look at the definitive piece
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me – A song about acceptance by Ted Tocks Covers: Analyzes the song from a sociological perspective and its legacy as an anthem of vulnerability. Community Perspectives A last-minute slot on Top of the Pops