Body Double, a popular 1984 erotic thriller film, contains a film within a film sequence in which Frankie Goes to Hollywood performs Relax on the set of a porn film. Another MTV video of the studio version includes footage from the Brian De Palma film Body Double. A live performance video of the song was directed by David Mallet, making the rounds at MTV. However, after the second video was made the song was banned completely by the BBC, meaning that neither video was ever broadcast on any BBC music programmes. Singer Holly Johnson has claimed that the words of the song came to him as he was walking down Princess Avenue in Liverpool: 'I mean they were just, you know, words that floated into my head one day when I was walking down Princess Avenue with no bus fare, trying to get to rehearsals – I mean there was no great sort of calculated, 'Oh I'll sing these words and this record’ll be banned'.' The first official music video for 'Relax', directed by Bernard Rose and set in an S&M themed gay nightclub, featuring the bandmembers accosted by buff leathermen, a glamorous drag queen, and an obese admirer dressed up as a Roman emperor, played by actor John Dair, was allegedly banned by MTV and the BBC, prompting the recording of a second video, directed by Godley and Creme in early 1984, featuring the group performing with the help of laser beams. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. More FRANKIE SAY RELAX 🪩 Ma'Relax' by Frankie Goes To Hollywood peaked at No.10 on the US singles chart. High quality Frankie Says Relax Original-inspired gifts and merchandise.

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