Joe Strummer “Love Kills” released about 35 years ago in July 1986. 12″ single. From the soundtrack to the biopic of Sid Vicious Sid & Nancy. Joe Strummer wrote “Love Kills” and “Dum Dum Club” for the movie’s soundtrack album but also contributed more to the film’s actual soundtrack without credit because he was under contract for two songs only (but wanted to do more). I adore “Love Kills” – it’s definitely the highlight of the soundtrack – and loved the movie when it came out in ‘86. The 12″ single has the soundtrack/single version (with a little extra music at the end) on Side A. Side B has two other versions: “Love Kills (Dub Version)” which has dub/electronic effects, funky rhythm and bass accents and is a bit more dance floor-friendly than the single, and “Love Kills (Instrumental)” which is, yes, mostly instrumental, though it does include Strummer singing “love kills” occasionally.