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"Just A Game" is a song by Clara Moroni under the alias of Vanessa, with Malcolm Charlton providing the rapping parts. It is the last Vanessa song featuring Charlton's rapping. It was first featured on the Japanese compilation album Eurobeat Fantasy Vol. 8 (1989). The single was initially released in Italy by Time Records on 1989, and in Japan by Canyon International as a Mini-CD release on August 21st, 1989. The single was written by Mauro Farina under the alias of Vangok, and Giuliano Crivellente under the alias of Falcus, with production credits going to Giacomo Maiolini. Additionally, Falcus, Vangok, and Maiolini arranged the song, and Laurent G. Newfield recorded the song at Aleph Studio and did the mixing work at Factory Sound Studio.

It was the last song Mauro Farina and Giuliano Crivellente had ever written for Time Records, this time under the Vangok and Falcus aliases, respectively.

Elena Ferretti later covered the song in 2008 under the alias of Alexis.

Lyrics[]

[Intro]
Just A Game for us together
Only a game, game of love you and me
Day by day, loving forever
You're my way, time of love you and me

[Rap]
Now (I) don't take it that serious girl
(I) don't take it that serious girl
It's just a game
we play of love every single day
(I) don't take it that serious girl
(I) don't take it that serious girl
It's just a game
we play of love night and day
 
[Verse 1]
Everyone can get a winner
Every boy and girl has two eyes
The time for me is getting better
You know what I want
 
[Verse 2]
Do you remember my surrender?
It was a valentine, a girl for me...
But finally came through September
Was better, was better
 
[Pre-chorus]
Gonna break it up, gonna take my love again
How I love has begun, when will be it?
Be it can feel on your heart, beating for love
For love...
 
[Chorus]
Just A Game for us together
Only a game, game of love you and me
Day by day, loving forever
You're my way, time of love you and me
 
[Verse 3]
Everybody needs a lover
For spending all the night, a lovely day
It isn't easy to be a lover
You know what I want
 
[Verse 4]
You say that there is not another
You are the only one for me this night
I spend my days with you forever
A loving together

Personnel[]

Featured On[]

Year Version Album Track No.
1989 Just A Game [Extended] Eurobeat Fantasy Vol. 8 Track 10
Just A Game [Mixed] Megatime Side A, Track 1
Side A, Track 3
Side A, Track 7
Eurobeat Fantastic Tracks Track 6
Disco Town Mix Vol. 5 Side B, Track 1
Just A Game (Extended Version) Pony Canyon Cuts 8 August '89 Track 6
Just A Game [Mixed] Summer Mix '89 Side A, Track 3
Just A Game (Sorry, Tricks Are For Kids Dance Edit) Hot Tracks - Series 8, Issue 3 Side C, Track 2
Just A Game (Extended) City Dance Music Vol. 1 Track 7
1990 Just A Game [4-Min Ver] Super Eurobeat Vol. 1 - Time Compilation Track 1
Just A Game (Extended) Best Of Eurobeat Disco Hits Vol. 4 Track 4
Just A Game [Mixed] Maharaja Mix Track 5
Super Eurobeat Series 1990 Vol. 3 - Mega Mix Edition Track 10
1991 Non-Stop Disco Mix - Maharaja Mix Vol. 2 Track 9d
1992 Disco Golden Hits Vol.1 Track 4
1994 Just A Game [Extended] Super Eurobeat Vol. 1 - Extended Version Track 1
Just A Game [Mixed] Super Eurobeat Vol. 4 - Non-Stop Mega Mix Track 13
1997 Super Eurobeat Presents Hi-NRG '80s Golden Hits Collection Disc 2, Track 20
2000 ~The Early Days Of SEB~ Euro Lovers Track 16
2002 ~The Early Days' Best~ Flash Back SEB Track 3
2008 Just A Game 2008 Super Eurobeat Vol. 184 Disc 1, Track 7
2018 Just A Game [Mixed] Super Eurobeat Vol. 250 - Anniversary Non-Stop Mega Mix Disc 1, Track 11
2022 The Best Of Super Eurobeat 2022 Disc 2, Track 8
unknown Hi-Colle80's Side A, Track 2
Italo Mix Vol. 4 Side A, Track 1
Side A, Track 3
Side A, Track 7

TRD 1112 Single[]

Just A Game was released on the TRD 1112 vinyl single in 1989.

Track No. Song Length
A Just A Game (Extended) 5:55
B1 Just A Game (Radio Version) 3:35
B2 Just A Game (Instrumental Version) 3:20

Release history[]

Date Region Label Format Cat No. Cover
1989 Italy Time Records 12" Vinyl TRD 1112
August 21st 1989 Japan Canyon International Mini-CD S9Y11119

Gallery[]

Alexis Cover (2008)[]

Main article: Just A Game/Alexis Cover