Released September 1982 | Format 7" Length 3:40 | |
Recorded 1980Chateau Recorders(Los Angeles, California) | ||
Destination Unknown is a song by American band Missing Persons. It was written by Terry Bozzio, Dale Bozzio and Warren Cuccurullo with production by Ken Scott. Originally released on the band's self-titled EP (1980), the song was released as a single in September 1982 and appeared on their debut studio album Spring Session M (1982).
In the United States, it was a minor hit spending 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 42 in November 1982.
Cover versions and media appearances
The Replicants covered the song on their 1995 self-titled album.
The Smashing Pumpkins have covered this song; it appears on their 1996 box set The Aeroplane Flies High.
The Chipettes covered the song on the 1998 album The A-Files: Alien Songs.
Erectus Monotone covered the song on the 1992 compilation album "Tannis Root Presents: Freedom of Choice".
This song is used in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories on Flash FM.