Simple Game
The Four Tops
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As time goes by You will see That we're going to be free You and me, we'll touch the sky Can't you see in your mind's eye That we are one, we're all the same And life is just a simple game Oh do do do (Do do do) Do do do (Do do do) Oh do do do (Do do do do) There by your side (oh yeah) I will be (oh yeah) When this crazy world is free Free from doubt When it finds out Exactly what we're meant to be That we are one, we're all the same And life is just a simple game Oh do do do (Do do do) Oh do do do (Do do do) Do do do (Do do do do) Thoughts of another day Flashing through my head Thinking how life could be All of the things that I lately have said Be what you wanna be! What we deserve to be! What we are meant to be! Oh do do do (Do do do) Oh do do do (Do do do) Oh do do do (Do do do do) As time goes by (oh yeah) You will see That we're going to be free You and me, we'll touch the sky Can't you see in your mind's eye That we are one, we're all the same And life is just a simple game Oh do do do (Do do do) Do do do (Do do do) Oh do do do (Do do do do) You and me (You and me) We'll touch the sky (We'll touch the sky) Oh, can't you see (Can't you see) Oh, do do do (Do do do do) Do do do (Do do do) Oh do do do (Do do do do) Oh do do do (Do do do do) Do do do do (Do do do do)
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12 facts about this song
Historical Perspective"Simple Game" was released by The Four Tops, a popular American Motown singing group, in March 1971.
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Song’s OriginThe song was originally composed by Mike Pinder for Moody Blues’ 1968 album, "In Search of the Lost Chord." However, The Four Tops' version is more widely recognized.
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Chart PerformanceThe Four Tops’ rendition of "Simple Game" reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. However, it failed to chart in their home country, the United States.
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The BandThe Four Tops, originally called The Four Aims, were formed in 1953 in Detroit, Michigan and are renowned for several major hit singles, primarily in the 1960s, including "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There."
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Simple Game" convey the uncertainties and complexities of life, explained through the metaphor of a game where the rules constantly change.
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Song's Reception"Simple Game" is admired particularly for the powerful vocals of Levi Stubbs, the lead singer of The Four Tops, who is acclaimed for his emotional and dramatic delivery.
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ProductionThe Four Tops' version of "Simple Game" was produced by Tony Clarke, engineered by Derek Varnals, and released under Motown's sub-label Tamla Records.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a chart performer in the United States, "Simple Game" was well received by audiences and became a favorite during The Four Tops’ live performances.
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Notable CoverAside from the Moody Blues and The Four Tops, the song was also covered by Giorgio Moroder, an Italian singer, songwriter, and producer.
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Format"Simple Game" was released as a 7" single, a popular format of music release in the 1970s.
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B-SideThe B-side of the "Simple Game" single was "You Stole My Love," a song that didn't achieve the same level of recognition.
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LongevityDespite not gaining commercial success in their home country, "Simple Game" has managed to sustain its popularity, frequently featuring on various compilations of the group's best work.
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