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Vice Versa

Vice versa is a Latin adverbial phrase meaning "the other way around" or "conversely," employed in English to signify that a preceding statement holds true with the roles or order of elements inverted.^[1] The phrase originates from Medieval Latin vice versā, literally "the position having been turned," derived from vice ("in place of" or "instead," from vicis meaning change or alternation) and versā (feminine ablative of versus, past participle of vertere "to turn").^[2] Its earliest recorded use in English dates to 1601, in the work of writer Anthony Copley, marking its borrowing into the language as a fixed expression for logical reciprocity.^[3] Over time, vice versa has become fully integrated into English usage without requiring italics or hyphens, functioning adverbially at the end of clauses to avoid repetition, as in "Men hunt and women gather, or vice versa."^[4]^[1] Though straightforward in meaning, the phrase occasionally invites mispronunciation as "vice-a-versa" in casual speech, stemming from hypercorrection rather than etymological fidelity, with the classical pronunciation closer to /ˈwaɪsi ˈwɜːrsə/ or /ˈviːtʃeɪ ˈvɛrsɑː/.^[5] Its enduring utility in precise communication underscores a commitment to economy in language, reflecting broader patterns of Latin loanwords in English for reversible propositions.^[6]

Phrase

Etymology

"Vice versa" originates from Latin, where vice is the ablative form of vicis, denoting "change," "alternation," or "substitution," and versā is the ablative feminine singular of versus, the past participle of vertere ("to turn"), together forming the ablative absolute construction meaning "the position (or order) having been turned" or "with the relations reversed." The phrase literally translates to "the order being changed" or "conversely," emphasizing reciprocity or inversion.^[7] The expression entered English usage around 1600, with the earliest recorded attestation in 1601 in the writings of Anthony Copley, an English writer and conspirator.^[3] By the early 17th century, it had become a standard adverbial phrase in scholarly and legal contexts to indicate mutual applicability or reversal of terms, reflecting Latin's influence on English via Renaissance humanism and classical scholarship. Its adoption preserved the original Latin pronunciation and form without significant alteration, distinguishing it from more anglicized borrowings.

Definition and Modern Usage

Vice versa is a Latin phrase incorporated into English usage, literally translating to "the position having been reversed" or "with the order changed." It functions as an adverb denoting that a stated relation or condition applies reciprocally when the elements are interchanged or inverted, such as in the construction "A implies B, and vice versa," indicating B also implies A. ^[4] This equivalence relies on logical symmetry; the phrase does not apply if the reversal introduces asymmetry or falsehood, as in cases where one direction holds but the inverse does not, a distinction emphasized in formal logic and argumentation.^[8] In modern English, vice versa appears across formal writing, legal documents, scientific discourse, and everyday speech to convey conciseness without redundancy, often replacing phrases like "and the reverse" or "conversely." For instance, it is employed in contractual language to affirm mutual obligations, as in "The buyer pays upon delivery, and vice versa," ensuring bidirectional clarity. Usage statistics from linguistic corpora indicate its frequency in academic texts exceeds that in casual conversation, reflecting a preference for precision in contexts requiring verifiable reciprocity, such as empirical comparisons in research papers.^[10] Contemporary style guides, including those from major publishers, recommend against italicizing it as a foreign term, treating it as fully anglicized, and advise against hyphenation. Pronounced typically as /ˌvaɪs ˈvɜːrsə/ in American and British English, diverging from classical Latin phonetics, the phrase retains its adverbial role without modification for tense or number. Misapplications arise when it implies unsubstantiated symmetry, as critiqued in analytical writing where empirical testing reveals directional causality rather than pure reversibility; for example, "Heat causes expansion, and vice versa" holds only if the reverse mechanism is evidenced, which it is in thermal dynamics but not universally.^[12] Synonyms like "conversely" or "mutatis mutandis" serve similar functions but lack the exact reversal connotation, with vice versa preferred for its brevity in enumerating paired outcomes.^[13]

Literature

F. Anstey's 1882 Novel

Vice Versa: A Lesson to Fathers is a comic novel by Thomas Anstey Guthrie, published under the pseudonym F. Anstey, marking his debut as a fiction writer.^[14] First issued in June 1882 by Smith, Elder & Co. in London, the book quickly gained popularity for its satirical take on Victorian family life and social conventions.^[15]^[16] The plot revolves around Paul Bultitude, a stern and prosperous merchant, and his idle teenage son Dick, who is preparing to attend a strict boarding school. During a moment of frustration, Paul wishes aloud for the power to trade places with Dick, invoking the properties of a family heirloom known as the Garuda stone, an Indian artifact said to reverse fortunes when activated.^[17] This magical exchange traps Paul in Dick's body at school, subjecting him to the humiliations of boyhood pranks, academic drudgery, and corporal punishment under the tyrannical headmaster Dr. Jolly, while Dick, in his father's form, indulges in extravagance and folly amid adult temptations like gambling and high society. The narrative unfolds through a series of comedic mishaps as each grapples with the unfamiliar constraints of the other's life, highlighting the absurdities of parental authority and youthful irresponsibility.^[18] Anstey's work employs exaggerated characterizations and farcical situations to critique the rigid class structures and educational practices of 19th-century England, drawing on his own observations of bureaucracy and human folly. The novel's success, evidenced by multiple impressions within years of publication, cemented Anstey's status as a prominent humorist, with later editions reaching a fiftieth printing by 1915.^[15]^[19] Its enduring influence is seen in subsequent body-swap tales, though the original emphasizes moral reversal over mere fantasy.^[20]

Other Literary Works

"The Great Keinplatz Experiment," a short story by Arthur Conan Doyle published in 1885, features a German professor conducting hypnosis experiments on university students, resulting in temporary personality swaps that cause comedic disruptions in their behaviors and relationships.^[21] The narrative explores early scientific interest in mesmerism and the soul's transference, predating modern body-swap tropes while echoing Vice Versa's magical reversal through pseudoscientific means.^[22] In 1931, Thorne Smith published Turnabout, a satirical novel in which a dissatisfied husband and wife, Tim and Sally Willows, exchange bodies after invoking an ancient Egyptian idol frustrated with their mutual complaints about gender roles.^[23] The swap leads to farcical situations as each navigates the other's domestic and professional life, highlighting 1930s marital dynamics and sexual stereotypes through exaggerated humor.^[24] Smith's work, known for its bawdy comedy, influenced later adaptations including a 1940 film and 1979 television series. P.G. Wodehouse's Laughing Gas (1936) depicts an aristocratic Englishman, Lord Havershot (Reggie), and a precocious Hollywood child actor, Joey Cooney, inadvertently swapping bodies during separate dental procedures under nitrous oxide anesthesia.^[25] The ensuing chaos involves Reggie enduring child stardom's demands while Joey exploits adult privileges, satirizing fame, class differences, and show business in Wodehouse's signature style.^[26] This adult-child reversal parallels the father-son dynamic of Anstey's novel, using the device to lampoon societal expectations.^[27] Mary Rodgers' Freaky Friday (1972) shifts the theme to a mother-daughter pair, Annabel and Ellen Andrews, who swap bodies via unexplained magic, forcing each to confront the other's daily struggles—teenage rebellion for the mother and household responsibilities for the daughter.^[28] The novel's focus on generational empathy and suburban life spawned multiple film and book sequels, cementing the trope's popularity in young adult fiction.^[29] Earlier, Marghanita Laski's The Victorian Chaise-Longue (1953) portrays a modern woman awakening trapped in the body of her 19th-century predecessor, blending body possession with temporal displacement to evoke psychological horror rather than comedy.^[30]

Film

1948 British Adaptation

Vice Versa is a 1948 British fantasy comedy film adapted from F. Anstey's 1882 novel, marking Peter Ustinov's debut as a feature film director and screenwriter.^[31] The production was handled by Two Cities Films and distributed by British Lion Films, with principal photography occurring in the United Kingdom during 1947.^[32] Ustinov, then aged 27, crafted the screenplay to emphasize the novel's body-swap premise while incorporating period-specific Victorian elements and satirical jabs at class and education systems.^[33] The film stars Roger Livesey as the pompous businessman Paul Bultitude, who clashes with his adventurous son Dick, played by Anthony Newley in one of his early roles. Supporting cast includes Kay Walsh as Florence Verlaye, Petula Clark as Dulcie Grimstone, James Robertson Justice as the school headmaster, and David Hutcheson as Marmaduke Paradine.^[31]^[32] Livesey's portrayal of the adult trapped in a child's body highlights physical comedy through exaggerated mannerisms, while Newley's youthful energy underscores the chaos of premature adulthood.^[34] The plot centers on Paul Bultitude preparing to enroll Dick in a strict boarding school, only for a magical Garuda Stone— an artifact from India acquired by Paul's late brother—to trigger a body exchange after Paul wishes aloud to relive his youth.^[32] The swapped father endures bullying, pranks, and academic rigors at school, including encounters with sadistic teachers and peers, while Dick, now in his father's form, indulges in adult freedoms like romance and business dealings, leading to comedic mishaps such as failed flirtations and workplace blunders.^[31] The stone's reversal requires mutual acknowledgment of the swap's lessons, restoring order and reinforcing themes of empathy across generations.^[33] Released on 25 September 1948 in the UK, the film ran 111 minutes in black-and-white and earned modest box office returns amid post-war austerity in British cinema.^[31] Critically, it garnered mixed responses: reviewers noted inventive fantasy sequences and strong child performances, particularly Newley's, but faulted uneven pacing, overlong runtime, and occasional descent into farce over wit.^[35] Contemporary audience scores average around 6.3 out of 10, reflecting appreciation for its charm despite technical limitations like dated special effects for the swap.^[31] Later assessments praise Ustinov's early command of satire, influencing body-swap genres, though some critique its mild handling of corporal punishment in schools as reflective of 1940s norms rather than deeper social commentary.^[34]^[33]

1988 American Film

Vice Versa is a 1988 American fantasy comedy film directed by Brian Gilbert in his feature directorial debut.^[36] The screenplay was written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, adapting F. Anstey's 1882 novel of the same name.^[37] It stars Judge Reinhold as divorced executive Marshall Seymour and Fred Savage as his son Charlie, who swap bodies after encountering a mystical skull artifact from the South Pacific.^[38] The film was released on March 11, 1988, by Columbia Pictures, with a running time of 98 minutes and a PG rating.^[39] The plot centers on Marshall, a high-powered Chicago import-export executive, who returns from a business trip with an ancient skull that grants body-switching powers when wished upon under stress.^[40] After an argument, Marshall and Charlie exchange minds: the father inhabits his son's pre-teen body, navigating school bullies, homework, and puberty woes, while the son assumes adult responsibilities like corporate deals and romantic entanglements.^[38] They must evade Marshall's shady business rival, played by David Proval, and reverse the switch before permanent consequences arise, leading to comedic clashes of maturity levels and perspectives.^[41] Supporting cast includes Swoosie Kurtz as Marshall's ex-wife Linda, Corinne Bohrer as his girlfriend Carol, and Jane Kaczmarek as the school principal.^[42] Reinhold and Savage deliver dual performances, with Savage portraying both childlike innocence in an adult body and the reverse, emphasizing behavioral mismatches for humor.^[41] Gilbert highlighted the film's comedy deriving from "the humor of things being out of place," focusing on authentic reactions rather than slapstick.^[43] Production began on March 2, 1987, with approximately 95% of filming in Chicago locations to capture urban executive and school settings.^[39] The project faced competition from similar body-swap films like Like Father, Like Son, released weeks earlier, contributing to its modest commercial performance.^[44] Critically, the film received mixed reviews, praised for performances but critiqued for formulaic plotting.^[40] Roger Ebert awarded it 3.5 out of 4 stars, commending the "small moments of truth" in Reinhold and Savage's portrayals and Gilbert's direction avoiding clichés.^[41] The Los Angeles Times noted it as superior to contemporaries due to Savage's work but still underwhelming in originality.^[44] It holds a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 16 reviews.^[40] Domestically, it grossed $13.7 million against an undisclosed budget, underperforming amid the genre's saturation.^[40]

Later Films

Following the 1988 American adaptation, no further feature film versions of F. Anstey's Vice Versa: A Lesson to Fathers have been produced as of 2025. The novel's premise of a father and son exchanging bodies via a magical artifact had inspired four prior cinematic efforts—silent films in 1916 and 1937, alongside the 1948 British production—but the body-swap trope evolved into broader, non-direct adaptations in subsequent decades, such as Freaky Friday remakes or unrelated comedies like The Change-Up (2011), without fidelity to Anstey's Victorian-era narrative of paternal discipline and social satire.^[38]^[45]^[46] This absence of later direct adaptations may reflect market saturation with similar fantasy comedies in the late 1980s, including contemporaries like Like Father Like Son (1987) and 18 Again! (1988), which competed directly with Vice Versa for audiences seeking generational reversal humor. Critics have noted the 1988 film's modest box office performance—grossing approximately $38 million domestically against a $10-15 million budget—as potentially discouraging reboots, though the genre persisted in television and animated formats elsewhere.^[47]

Television

VICE TV Series

Vice Versa is a British seven-part television miniseries that aired on ITV from 29 September 1981, adapting F. Anstey's 1882 satirical novel of the same name.^[48] Produced by Associated Television (ATV), the series faithfully recreates the story's premise of a body swap between a Victorian-era father and son, facilitated by a magical Indian stone that exchanges their minds.^[49] Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes and aired weekly on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM.^[50] The plot centers on Charles Bultitude, a strict businessman played by Peter Bowles, who swaps consciousnesses with his mischievous schoolboy son Dick, portrayed by Paul Spurrier, after the boy unwittingly activates the stone to avoid school.^[51] This reversal forces the father to endure the rigors of boarding school life while the son navigates adult responsibilities, highlighting themes of empathy, discipline, and the absurdities of social roles in Victorian society. Supporting roles include Iain Cuthbertson as Budge, the father's business partner, and other characters emphasizing the era's class and familial dynamics.^[52] Directed and adapted for television, the series maintains the novel's comedic tone and period setting, with production emphasizing authentic Victorian costumes and locations to underscore the cultural clash of perspectives.^[53] It received moderate acclaim for its faithful adaptation and performances, earning a 6.9/10 rating on IMDb from limited viewer reviews, though it remains lesser-known compared to later film versions.^[48] No major deviations from the source material are noted in contemporary accounts, preserving Anstey's critique of parental authority and youthful rebellion.^[49]

Other Series

A 1953 BBC mini-series adaptation of F. Anstey's Vice Versa was broadcast on July 23, 1953, marking one of the earliest television versions of the body-swap narrative.^[54] Another BBC production followed in 1961, directed by Stephen Harrison and starring William Mervyn in a lead role, adapting the Victorian-era story of father-son reversal via a magical stone.^[55] These early serials, produced during the nascent years of British television, retained the novel's core premise but are largely lost or undocumented in detail due to the era's recording limitations.^[45] The most detailed surviving adaptation aired in 1981 as a seven-part ITV series produced by ATV, set faithfully in the Victorian period and centering on merchant Paul Bultitude swapping bodies with his schoolboy son Dick after handling a cursed Indian talisman. Starring Peter Bowles as the father, Paul Spurrier as the son, and supported by actors including Iain Cuthbertson, the series emphasized comedic role reversal and paternal lessons, airing to modest audiences amid competition from emerging cable programming.^[48] ^[49] Episodes explored the father's struggles with school pranks and the son's mishandling of business affairs, concluding with their restoration and mutual understanding.^[56] Beyond direct adaptations of Anstey's work, unrelated series bearing the title Vice Versa include a 2004 French production on France 2, where a boy's exposure to a sci-fi ray enables gender transformation, spanning two seasons but now considered lost media with limited archival footage. A 2022 Thai romantic fantasy series on GMM 25, featuring parallel universes and emotional bonds rather than body swapping, ran for 12 episodes and gained popularity in the boys' love genre, though its plot diverges significantly from the original novel's themes.^[57] ^[58]

Music

Bands and Groups

Vice Versa was an English electronic band formed in Sheffield in late 1977 by Stephen Singleton, Mark White, and David Sydenham, later joined by Ian Garth.^[59] The group emerged amid Sheffield's post-punk scene, experimenting with rudimentary synthesizers, tape loops, and minimalist electronics, which they termed "Electro Primitivo" in reference to the era's nascent electronic sounds.^[60] Active until 1980, Vice Versa performed at local venues including their debut gig supporting The Human League and released the 7-inch EP Music 4 in 1979 on the independent Neutron Records label, featuring tracks like "Music 4" and "Genetic Warfare" that showcased stark, repetitive synth patterns and abstract themes. Singleton and White subsequently evolved the project into the more polished new wave act ABC, incorporating Vice Versa's electronic foundations into broader pop arrangements, though the original band's raw output remained influential in underground synth and industrial circles.^[61] Other groups bearing the name include a Thai post-hardcore and metalcore outfit formed in Bangkok in 2014, which released independent singles but achieved limited international recognition.^[62] Additionally, a short-lived English heavy metal band active from 1980 to 1986 in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene operated without major label support or discography.^[63] In the United States, a contemporary variety cover band from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, performs rock, pop, and country hits at regional events, led by vocalists Renee Paulik and Aaron Suess.^[64]

Albums

VICE VERSA is the second studio album by Puerto Rican singer Rauw Alejandro, released on June 25, 2021, by Sony Music Latin and Duars Entertainment.^[65] The 14-track project blends reggaeton rhythms with Latin pop and electronic influences, marking Alejandro's expansion beyond traditional urban Latin sounds.^[66] It debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and achieved significant streaming success, with singles like "Todo de Ti" contributing to its commercial impact.^[67] In the experimental noise domain, Japanese artist Merzbow released Vice Versa on November 15, 2024, through Slowdown Records.^[68] The album comprises 13 tracks of harsh electronic noise, drawing from live performance elements and studio recordings at ZSF Produkt Studio, consistent with Merzbow's long-standing style of abrasive, abstract soundscapes.^[69] This release follows Merzbow's tradition of prolific output in the noise genre, emphasizing intensity over conventional structure.^[70] Other recordings titled Vice Versa include a 2004 hip hop album by the group Vice, featuring 17 tracks rooted in gangsta rap aesthetics,^[71] and a 2012 project by underground rapper Skulldozer, known for its raw production and thematic depth in independent hip hop circles.^[72] These works represent niche contributions within their respective subgenres but lack the broader commercial or critical recognition of the aforementioned releases.

Songs

"Vice Versa" is the title of several songs across various genres, often exploring themes of reversal, reciprocity, or duality. The British heavy metal band Samson released a track by this name on their second studio album Head On, issued on 21 June 1980 by Polydor Records.^[73] The song features aggressive guitar riffs and vocals characteristic of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.^[73] In hip-hop, Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy's "Vica Versa" (stylized with alternate spelling) appears on his 2001 album We Ready: I Declare War, released 27 November 2001 by Universal Records. The track, produced by Dwight "Lil' Jon" Arrington, emphasizes mutual consequences in street conflicts, with lyrics declaring reliance on faith amid violence. It peaked at number 84 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and became a regional anthem in Southern rap.^[74] Congolese soukous artist Madilu System included "Vice Versa" on his 2001 album Bonheur, released that year. Composed by Jean De Dieu Makiese, the song critiques age-disparate marriages, focusing on young men wedding older women, delivered in Lingala with rumba rhythms.^[75]^[76] American progressive metal band Fair to Midland's "Vice/Versa" is featured on their 2007 album Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True, released 10 July 2007 by Universal Records. The lyrics evoke surreal imagery of perception and reversal, such as "mountains of molehills" and "spots on the tiger," set to dynamic instrumentation blending heavy and melodic elements.^[77]^[78] Kenyan gospel singers Size 8 Reborn (Linet Masaba) and Rose Muhando collaborated on "Vice Versa," released as a single in 2020 via SMS Skiza platform. The upbeat track promotes mutual respect in relationships, gaining popularity in East African Christian music circles with over 12 million YouTube views by 2024.^[79] The 1988 American film Vice Versa soundtrack includes an original song titled "Vice Versa," written by Mick Zane, Mark Behn, and James Neal, contributing to the comedy's energetic score.^[80]

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Vice Versa (TV Series 1981– ) - IMDb
Rating 6.9/10 (25) Peter Bowles, Iain Cuthbertson, and Paul Spurrier in Vice Versa (1981) Comedy Role reversal comedy as a father and son swap bodies thanks to a magic talisman.
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Vice Versa - Nostalgia Central
This seven-part series from ATV was set in the Victorian era and based on a story published in 1882 by F. Anstey, the pseudonym of Thomas Anstey Guthrie. 13- ...
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Vice Versa | TVmaze
Network: United Kingdom ITV1 (1981 - 1981) ; Schedule: Tuesdays at 20:00 (30 min) ; Status: Ended ; Show Type: Scripted ; Genres: ComedyFantasyScience-Fiction.<|separator|>
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Vice Versa (TV Series 1981– ) - Episode list - IMDb
Paul Spurrier is given a magical stone and unknowingly wishes to be his father to skip school duties. His wish comes true and he and his father swap bodies.
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Vice Versa | Television Heaven
Feb 11, 2019 · The most recent version, Vice Versa, made by ATV in 1981 starred Peter Bowles (Paul), Paul Spurrier (Dick) and Iain Cuthbertson (Budgie, Charles ...
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https://televisionheaven.co.uk/reviews/vice-versa
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Vice Versa (TV Mini Series 1953) - IMDb
Release date · July 23, 1953 (United Kingdom) · Country of origin. United Kingdom · Language. English · Production company · British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).Missing: television serials
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Vice Versa (TV Movie 1961) - IMDb
Vice Versa · Director. Stephen Harrison · Writers. Thomas Anstey Guthrie · C.E. Webber · Stars · William Mervyn · Graham Aza · Janina Faye.Missing: adaptations | Show results with:adaptations
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TV Show: Vice Versa. Episode 1 Year: 1981 - YouTube
Sep 7, 2020 · Role reversal comedy as a father and son swap bodies thanks to a magic talisman. Actors: Adam Bass, Peter Bowles and Robin Crane.
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Vice Versa (2004 French TV Show) | Lost Media Archive - Fandom
Vice Versa was a french television series created by Loïc Belland that broadcasted from March 13th 2004 to December 31st 2005 on France 2 for two seasons.Missing: adaptation | Show results with:adaptation
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Vice Versa - MyDramaList
Vice Versa · Country: Thailand · Type: Drama · Episodes: 12 · Aired: Jul 16, 2022 - Oct 1, 2022 · Aired On: Saturday · Original Network: GMM 25 · Duration: 55 min.
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made in sheffield | vice versa
... bands of Sheffield: ClockDVA, Vice Versa, I´m so Hollow and the Stuntkites. As Vice Versa they played a numerous amount of gigs.Their first gig was with The ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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VICE VERSA Interview - ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK
Nov 14, 2015 · Stephen: VICE VERSA called the Post-Punk era the 'Electro Genesis' and would describe the music we made as 'Electro Primitivo'. It was a ...
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A Sheffield Story: From Vice Versa To Abc - Electronic Sound
May 31, 2015 · The gold lamé and grand orchestral pop of Sheffield's ABC developed out of post-punk experimentalist outfit Vice Versa.
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IN VICE VERSA - YouTube
In Vice Versa is a post-hardcore/metalcore band from Bangkok, Thailand. The band was formed in 2014 with 4 members and they released one single.Missing: named | Show results with:named
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Vice Versa - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
May 26, 2022 · Vice Versa ; Formed in: 1980 ; Genre: NWOBHM/Heavy Metal/Hard Rock ; Themes: N/A ; Last label: Unsigned/independent ; Years active: 1980-1986.
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Vice Versa - Live Music Cover Band in Oshkosh
Vice Versa rocks the house with modern pop, classic rock, a little country, and everything in between. Dynamic vocals brought from Renee Paulik, coupled with ...The Band · Booking · Upcoming Events · Merchandising
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https://vice-versa.ueniweb.com/
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Rauw Alejandro: Vice Versa Album Review | Pitchfork
Jul 12, 2021 · Vice Versa is ultimately pop experimentation with trepidation; Alejandro wants to expand the palette available to a successful Latin pop star, ...
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Rauw Alejandro - Relentless Records
Vice Versa album was released in June of 2021 to rave reviews, debuting #1 on Billboard's Top Latin Album chart, #3 on Spotify's Top Debut Album, and #1 on ...
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Vice Versa | Merzbow - Bandcamp
Free deliveryNov 15, 2024 · Vice Versa by Merzbow, released 15 November 2024 1. 7:59 2. 0:46 3. 0:43 4. 7:59 5. 5:03 6. 1:22 7. 3:11 8. 4:54 9. 3:34 10.
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https://slowdown-merzbow.bandcamp.com/album/vice-versa
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Vice Versa by Merzbow (Album, Noise) - Rate Your Music
Rating 3.5 (19) Nov 15, 2024 · Vice Versa, an Album by Merzbow. Released 15 November 2024 on スローダウン. Genres: Noise. Featured peformers: Masami Akita (music, ...
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Vice Versa - Album by Vice | Spotify
Vice Versa. Vice. 200417 songs, 1 hr 3 min. Intro (Where It All Started) · Vice · Beat Mail - Skit · Vice · Let It Bump · Vice · Gangsta Gangsta.<|separator|>
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Vice Versa - Skulldozer (2012) [Full Album] - YouTube
May 2, 2013 · ane©orsoRecords https://deadorchard.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carminemoth/ 1. eat the crow (prod by arcanegel) 0:00 2.faustian ...
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Samson...Vice Versa - YouTube
May 28, 2008 · This song is done by the legendary NWOBHM band Samson and it is called Vice Versa and is off their second cd titled Head On released in 1980 ...
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Pastor Troy - Vica Versa - YouTube
Jun 16, 2009 · Music video by Pastor Troy performing Vica Versa. (C) 2001 ... Pastor Troy - Vice Versa Appreciation #hiphop #pastortroy #viceverca.Missing: titled | Show results with:titled
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Vice versa - song and lyrics by Madilu System - Spotify
Listen to Vice versa on Spotify. Song · Madilu System · 2001.
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Vice versa – Song by Madilu System - Apple Music
Jan 1, 2001 · Listen to Vice versa by Madilu System on Apple Music. 2001. Duration: 7:37.<|separator|>
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Vice/Versa - song and lyrics by Fair To Midland | Spotify
Vice/Versa. Fair To Midland. Fables From a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times is True20073:55. Sign in to see lyrics and listen to the full track. Sign up.
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Fair to Midland – Vice/Versa Lyrics - Genius
Vice/Versa Lyrics: Mountains of molehills / A grapevine in my ear / Spots on the tiger / While the townspeople gather to hear / While the nest in my hands ...
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Size 8 Reborn and Rose Muhando : Vice Versa (official video) (SMS ...
Nov 24, 2020 · Size 8 Reborn and Rose Muhando : Vice Versa (official video) (SMS Skiza 76310122 to 811) 12M views 4 years agoMissing: titled | Show results with:titled
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Soundtracks - Vice Versa (1988) - IMDb
Set the Night to Music. Written by Diane Warren. Produced by Péter Wolf (as Peter Wolf). Performed by Jefferson Starship (as Starship) ; Crazy in the Night.Missing: albums | Show results with:albums<|control11|><|separator|>