Wrong Number (The Cure song) explained

"Wrong Number" is a song by English rock band The Cure, released as a single on 17 November 1997 from the band's compilation album Galore (1997). It is the first song the band released to feature then future band member Reeves Gabrels, though he was not a full time member at the time of its release.

Music video

A music video was released, directed by Tim Pope and featuring the band playing in a place with powder all around, Robert Smith getting married, floating faces in space and Robert being surrounded by a snake.

Track listing

UK CD

1. "Wrong Number" – 6:02
2. "Wrong Number (Analogue Exchange Mix)" – 4:49
3. "Wrong Number (P2P Mix)" – 8:12
4. "Wrong Number (Crossed Line Mix)" – 8:34
5. "Wrong Number (ISDN Mix)" – 7:08

European CD

1. "Wrong Number" – 6:02
2. "Wrong Number (Analogue Exchange Mix)" – 4:49
3. "Wrong Number (Digital Exchange Mix)" – 7:08
4. "Wrong Number (Dub Analogue Exchange Mix)" – 5:34

UK 12"

Side A

1. Wrong Number
2. Wrong Number (Dub Analogue Exchange Mix)
3. Wrong Number (Engaged Mix)

Side B

1. Wrong Number (P2P Mix)
2. Wrong Number (Digital Exchange Mix)

Versions & Remixes

1. Wrong Number 6:02
2. Wrong Number (Radio Mix) 4:24
3. Wrong Number (Digital Exchange Mix) 7:09
4. Wrong Number (Analogue Exchange Mix) 4:50
5. Wrong Number (Dub Analogue Exchange Mix) 5:55
6. Wrong Number (ISDN Mix) 7:08
7. Wrong Number (Crossed Line Mix) 8:35
8. Wrong Number (Engaged Mix) 6:32
9. Wrong Number (P2P Mix) 8:12
10. Wrong Number (Acoustic Mix) 5:55
11. Wrong Number (16b (Crossed Line) Warm Vocal Mix) 5:30 (Only available on Greatest Hits Rarities)

Personnel

• Robert Smith – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
• Jason Cooper – drums
• Reeves Gabrels – guitar

Chart performance

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[1]	70
UK Singles Chart[2]	62
US Hot Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)[3]	8

Notes and References

1. Book: Ryan , Gavin . Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. 2011. Moonlight Publishing. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia.
2. Web site: Official Charts > Cure. The Official UK Charts Company. 2016-06-21.
3. "[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=the cure|chart=Alternative Songs}} The Cure Album & Song Chart History]" Billboard Alternative Songs for The Cure. Nielsen Business Media.