"What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)" is a song by American synthpop band Information Society which was released as a single in 1988. The "Pure Energy" subtitle derives from a sample of Leonard Nimoy's voice from the Star Trek episode "Errand of Mercy". There is also a sample of DeForest Kelley's voice from the episode "I, Mudd". John Leland of Spin magazine called it a "pretty potent dance record".
In March and April 2009, VH1 ran a countdown of the 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders Of The 80s. Information Society's "What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)" placed at #74 on the countdown despite the fact that the group had two other Top 40 hits: "Walking Away" (#9) and "Think" (#28).
The song achieved U.S. success when released in 1988, peaking at #3 on the Billboard pop charts in October, 1988.
The song was featured in Loverboy and American Psycho. A remixed version was included in American Psycho's soundtrack.
David Copperfield is known to use this song in his shows.
Famous quotes containing the word mind:
“They call them the haunted shores, these stretches of Devonshire and Cornwall and Ireland which rear up against the westward ocean. Mists gather here, and sea fog, and eerie stories. That’s not because there are more ghosts here than in other places, mind you. It’s just that people who live hereabouts are strangely aware of them.”
—Dodie Smith, and Lewis Allen. Roderick Fitzgerald (Ray Milland)