Promised You a Miracle
Simple Minds, KT Tunstall
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Promised you a miracle Belief is a beauty thing Promises promises As golden days break wondering Chance as love takes a train Summer breeze and brilliant light Only love she sees He controls on love Love sails to a new life Promised you a miracle Belief is a beauty thing Promises promises As golden days break wondering Only love she sees He controls on love Life throws a curve Everything is possible With promises Everything is possible Oh I promised you a miracle Belief is a beauty thing Promises promises As golden days break wondering Chance reflects on them a while Love screams so quietly Slipping back on golden times Breathing with sweet memories I promised you a miracle Belief is a beauty thing Promises promises As golden days break wondering Only love she sees He controls all love Life throws a curve Everything is possible in the game of life A burning dream Oh Chance lost pearls of great price Take care of family Only aches for love Love waits for fame In chance, in chance they'll see I promised you a miracle Belief is a beauty thing Promises promises As golden days break wondering You promised you a miracle Belief is a beauty thing Promises promises As golden days break wondering Promises promises You gave me promises promises
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Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MAC NEIL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release"Promised You a Miracle" was released as a single by Simple Minds in 1982.
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AlbumThis song is included in the band's fifth studio album "New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)".
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First Chart EntryThis song was Simple Minds' first song to reach the UK Singles Chart, where it hit number 13.
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Groundbreaking RecordThe song marks a significant turning point in the band's musical direction, introducing a more pop-oriented sound in comparison to their earlier, post-punk style.
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Song GenreClassified as new wave and synth-pop, "Promised You a Miracle" showcases the trademark electronic sound of the 80's.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was an early one for the band, shot at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, England.
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Re-Recorded VersionIn 2016, Simple Minds re-recorded "Promised You a Miracle" as an acoustic version for the album "Simple Minds Acoustic", with KT Tunstall on guest vocals.
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New Carlos CaseThe song features an early use of sampling technology, specifically the New Carlos synthesizer, making it a landmark in the band's experimentation with emergent music tech at the time.
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Inspirational SongIn a conversation with Sounds Magazine in 1983, lead singer Jim Kerr stated that the song was inspired by the transformative power of women.
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First Promotional VideoThe music video for "Promised You a Miracle" was the first promotional video made by the band.
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B-SideThe B-side track of the single is "Theme for Great Cities", another iconic song by the band, which has been praised for its instrumental music fusion.
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