Grace Jones Songs Ranked

Grace Beverly Jones (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican-American model, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. In 1999, Jones ranked 82nd on VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, and in 2008, she was honored with a Q Idol Award. Jones influenced the cross-dressing movement of the 1980s and has been an inspiration for artists including Annie Lennox, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Solange, Lorde, Róisín Murphy, Brazilian Girls, Nile Rodgers, Santigold, and Basement Jaxx. In 2016, Billboard magazine ranked her as the 40th greatest dance club artist of all time. Jones appeared in some low-budget films in the US during the 1970s and early 1980s. In 1984, she made her first mainstream appearance as Zula in the fantasy-action film Conan the Destroyer alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sarah Douglas and subsequently appeared in the 1985 James Bond movie A View to a Kill as May Day. In 1986, she played a vampire in Vamp, and acted in and contributed a song to the 1992 Eddie Murphy film Boomerang. She appeared alongside Tim Curry in the 2001 film Wolf Girl. For her work in Conan the Destroyer, A View to a Kill, and Vamp, she was nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Here are all of Grace Jones’ songs ranked.

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10. Corporate Cannibal (Hurricane, 2008)

“It’s finally here – it’s FINALLY here – Grace’s brandnew single off her first album in nearly 20 years Hurricane – “Corporate Cannibal” shows Grace Jones in top form. She’s scarier than ever in the awesome video which bodes very well for her comeback!”

9. Williams’ Blood (Hurricane, 2008)

“At first, “Williams’ Blood” may seem a little odd as the launch single for Grace’s long-awaited album after nearly 20 years’ waiting time. Originally scheduled to be named “Keeping Up With the Joneses”, the song constantly shifts in textures, going from the laid-back, gentle verses to the rising, dramatic, gospel breaks, and suddenly bursts into a tremendously powerful guitar theme with Jones and choir going “I’ve got the Williams’ blood in me” over and over. It gives me goosebumps. The song is simply outstanding and one of the strongest songs Grace Jones has ever done. The song ends with Grace and her mother singing “Amazing Grace” … Grace Jones is indeed.”

8. Walking In the Rain (Nightclubbing, 1981)

“Originally a minor hit for Flash and the Pan, Grace and the Compass Point All Stars slow it down and add dub atmospherics as she monotones the lyric. Subtle shades of percussion, slinky synth, clanging electrical guitar and the garnish of the oboe make for an exotic and intoxicating experience.”

7. Amado Mio (Bulletproof Heart, 1989)

“The final track is the ambitious but uneven Amado Mio, a cover of a song from the 1946 film Gilda. Opening with mellow and soothing sounds of Latin guitars and some exchanged romantic dialogue between her sensitive singing and a spoken Spanish male vocal, the track then wildly explodes turning into a manic, frantically arranged blend of pounding percussion, electric keyboards, hypnotic drumming and a tenor saxophone solo. May sound good on paper but its really a bit of a mess and Jones does little to liven things up with another flat and droning performance.”

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6. Party Girl (Inside Story, 1986)

“Grace Jones. What can anyone say about this consumate performer? This album has always been my favorite. From jazz to pop, this album has it all. And Grace kicks it on every track.”

5. I’m Not Perfect (But I’m Perfect for You) (Inside Story, 1986)

“Wow! To listen to Grace after so long was truely a treat. Her songs still sound good to me. “I’m not perfect but I’m perfect for you” was one of my best songs from her.”

4. Slave to the Rhythm (Slave to the Rhythm, 1985)

“This ties with Jones’ “Pull Up To The Bumper” as some of the funkiest stuff she ever did. Here, her vocals are strong and quite melodic. The musicianship is top notch and cuts a groove that is unrelenting. The songwriting and arrangement fit perfecting with this singer’s very intriguing style of singing. All in all, very enjoyable and almost hypnotic.”

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3. La Vie en Rose (Portfolio, 1977)

“From time to time, I’ve heard bits and pieces of Grace’s version of ‘La Vie,’ but I wasn’t able to identify the song or the singer; nor was I able to take time out from my activities to purchase it. On this occasion I was able to identify the song and I bought it. Of all versions—it is the best!

2. Pull Up to the Bumper (Nightclubbing, 1981)

“Grace Jones had a spotty recording career, but with this record, she pulled out all of the stops. Vocally, she never sounded better and the production is tight and funky. Catches a groove from the get go and never lets up. Hot sound.”

1. I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango) (Nightclubbing, 1981)

“I’d love to learn the tango and if I ever do this is what I’ll dance to. Grace Jones and her collaborators add a fine lyric to the classic melody and come up with a modern-day decadent dance classic.”