I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)

The song was co-written by Bruce Woolley and produced by Nile Rodgers of Chic fame. It was released as the lead single from Jones' eighth studio album, Inside Story. For the 12" single release "I'm Not Perfect" was remixed by Larry Levan and The Latin Rascals. The track met with commercial success, becoming one of Jones' biggest hits. It made the Top 40 in several European countries and Top 10 in New Zealand, and was the highest-charting single by Grace Jones on Billboard Hot 100, and her last song to enter this chart.

Music video

For the single's music video Jones wore body paint and outfits designed by artist Keith Haring. The video boasts cameo appearances from several of Jones' friends, including Andy Warhol (months before he died), record producer Nile Rodgers and fashion designer Tina Chow.^[1]^[2] Also Haring himself appears in the video, captured when painting black patterns on a white 60-feet skirt that Jones wears.^[3]

Track listing

7" single

A. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" – 3:22

B. "Scary But Fun" – 3:55

12" single

A. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Perfectly Extended Remix) – 5:54

B1. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (Instrumental Version) – 4:58

B2. "Scary But Fun" – 3:55

12" US single

A1. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Perfectly Extended Remix) – 5:54

A2. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Right on Time Edit) – 6:55

B1. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Ultra Perfect Edit) – 7:15

B2. "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" (The Ultra Perfect Dub) – 5:23

B3. "Scary But Fun" – 3:55

Chart performance

Chart	Peak position
Belgium^[4]	18
Germany^[5]	39
Ireland^[6]	24
Italy^[7]	22
Netherlands^[8]	39
New Zealand^[9]	9
Spain^[10]	16
Switzerland^[11]	24
United Kingdom^[12]^[13]	56
United States^[14]^[15]	69
United States (Dance Music/Club Play Singles)^[14]^[16]	4
United States (Hot Black Singles)^[17]	9
United States (Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales)^[14]	12

References

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Grace Jones

Studio albums	Portfolio (1977) Fame (1978) Muse (1979) Warm Leatherette (1980) Nightclubbing (1981) Living My Life (1982) Slave to the Rhythm (1985) Inside Story (1986) Bulletproof Heart (1989) Hurricane (2008)

Compilations	Island Life (1985) The Ultimate (1993) Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions (1998) 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Grace Jones (2003) The Universal Masters Collection (2003) The Collection (2004) The Grace Jones Story (2006) The Ultimate Collection (2006) Disco (2015)

Singles	"I Need a Man" "Sorry" "La Vie en rose" "Do or Die" "On Your Knees" "A Rolling Stone" "Love Is the Drug" "Private Life" "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" "Breakdown" "Demolition Man" "I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango)" "Pull Up to the Bumper" "Walking in the Rain" "Nipple to the Bottle" "The Apple Stretching" "My Jamaican Guy" "Cry Now, Laugh Later" "Living My Life" "Slave to the Rhythm" "Jones the Rhythm" "I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect for You)" "Party Girl" "Crush" "Victor Should Have Been a Jazz Musician" "Love on Top of Love" "Amado Mio" "7 Day Weekend" "Evilmainya" "Sex Drive" "Love Bites" "Hurricane (Cradle to the Grave)" "Corporate Cannibal" "Williams' Blood" "Love You to Life"

Related	Grace Jones discography A One Man Show albums songs

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