"Piccadilly Circus" is a song written by and Bruno Glenmark, and performed by Pernilla Wahlgren at Melodifestivalen 1985, where the song ended up fourth behind "Bra vibrationer", performed by Kikki Danielsson. The single peaked at second place at the Swedish singles chart. On 9 March 1985 the song entered Trackslistan. The song lyrics describe a love meeting at Piccadilly Circus.
Wahlgren entered stage with the brothers and Emilio Ingrosso as dancers. Wahlgren was later criticised for wearing an Iron Cross-like item on stage, which was referred to as Nazi propaganda.
A parody version was called "Inga djur på cirkus", describing Miljöpartiet in 2005 asking for stop using animals at circus shows in Sweden.Framåt fredag - Inga djur på cirkus
Track listing and formats
Swedish 7-inch single
A. "Piccadilly Circus" – 2:57 B. "Don't Run Away from Me Now" – 3:40
Credits and personnel
Pernilla Wahlgren – vocals – songwriter, producer, arranger Bruno Glenmark – songwriter, producer Maggie Williams – cover art, photographer
Credits and personnel adapted from the Pernilla Wahlgren album and 7-inch single liner notes.
Charts
+ Weekly chart performance for "Piccadilly Circus" Chart (1985) Peakposition
References