Getting Better
Shed Seven
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You are my guiding light And you're shining brighter You shine like Tokyo It's getting better all the time And the hills are alive With the sound of music It's getting better all the time It's getting better all the time I've got my wings and I can fly I will fly to you You are my one ambition Show me your recognition It's getting better all the time A nod's as good a wink No matter what you're thinking You are the missing link It's getting better all the time And the streets are alive With the sound of music It's getting better all the time I could take you to work And show you some of my perks It's getting better all the time
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Written by: ALAN STEVEN LEACH, PAUL ADRIAN BANKS, RICHARD JAMES WITTER, THOMAS PETER GLADWIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release"Getting Better" is a song by British rock band, Shed Seven. It was released as a single in February 1996.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song achieved noteworthy chart success. It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for 3 weeks.
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Inclusion in AlbumThe song is taken from the band's second studio album, "A Maximum High," which was released in the same year.
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Music VideoThe official music video of "Getting Better" features various scenes of the band performing and having fun.
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Contribution to Band's Success"Getting Better" is often considered a vital song that contributed significantly to Shed Seven’s rise to fame during the Britpop era in the mid-'90s.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics of "Getting Better" represent a positive and uplifting message, prompting listeners to believe that things can always improve, hence the title 'Getting Better.'
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Live PerformancesOver the years, "Getting Better" has remained a fan favorite and is often included in the band's live performances.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by band members Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin, Rick Witter, and Alan Leach.
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GenreThe song is classified within the genre of Britpop, a mid-90s British music movement that saw bands like Oasis, Blur, and Shed Seven gaining prominence.
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Reception and LegacyThough over two decades old, "Getting Better" remains a beloved song among fans and critics, helping to define Shed Seven's sound and contributing to the band's legacy in the Britpop era.
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