"Good Guys Only Win in Movies" is a seminal piece of 1980s Euro-disco, performed by the Dutch-born German singer C.C. Catch (Caroline Catherine Müller). While originally appearing on her 1987 third studio album Like a Hurricane , the 12-inch Maxi-Single version released in 1989 serves as a definitive example of high-energy synth-pop. Production and Historical Context
The track was written and produced by , the mastermind behind Modern Talking, and co-produced by Luis Rodríguez . cc_catch_good_guys_only_win_in_movies_maxi_version
: Although recorded in 1987, the Maxi-Single was released by Hansa Records in November 1989. "Good Guys Only Win in Movies" is a
: This release marked the end of the highly successful collaboration between C.C. Catch and Dieter Bohlen, occurring just as she transitioned to a more independent career with the album Hear What I Say . The "Maxi Version" Characteristics Production and Historical Context The track was written
The Maxi-Single version (often titled the "Long Version") is distinguished by its extended runtime and complex electronic arrangement.
The Cinematic Disco: An Analysis of C.C. Catch’s "Good Guys Only Win in Movies" (Maxi Version)