Temptation

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About Temptation

"Temptation" is the fourth and final single from Wet Wet Wet's debut album, Popped In Souled Out. It was released on 7 March 1988, and reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Three versions of the song have been released. The original album version contains a longer middle eight than the single version, which was broadcast on radio. The version that appears on End of Part One: Their Greatest Hits is edited to replace the line "don't waste my fucking spirit" with "don't waste my angry spirit". Marti Pellow recorded his own version of the song for inclusion on his 2002 album Marti Pellow Sings the Hits of Wet Wet Wet & Smile. 


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2007
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When the big gun starts to shooting
With their bullets of deception
With the smile upon your face
Going from second hand to almost new

Show me one more sign
Give me one more time
'Cause you give me
You give me temptation

Sing along sing along baby
Sing along for the love of the children

And if this was to be true
Say I'd give all the tea in China
And maybe all the tulips
In Amsterdam

Well I try to live life eye to eye
But I say I find it far too tall

Show me one more sign
Give me one more time
'Cause you give me
You give me temptation

First you make me move
Until I'm so damn close
Take me back again, take me back again
Say I'm mighty thankful
But it's much too easy
Paying dues and learning vices
But no, but no, but oh no
You won't waste my spirit

Show me one more sign
Give me one more time
'Cause you give me
You give me temptation

I want peace love and understanding
To last throughout my life

Sing along sing along baby
Sing along for the love of the children

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Wet Wet Wet

Wet Wet Wet are a Scottish pop rock band that formed in the 1980s. They scored a number of hits in the British charts and around the world. The band is composed of Marti Pellow (vocals), Tommy Cunningham (drums, vocals), Graeme Clark (bass, vocals) and Neil Mitchell (keyboards, vocals). A fifth, unofficial member, Graeme Duffin (lead guitar, vocals), has been with them since 1983. more »

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Written by: BILLY JOEL

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11 facts about this song

Background Fact
"Temptation" is a song by the Scottish pop rock band Wet Wet Wet.
Release Information
It was originally released on 22nd July 1987 as part of the band's VINYL.
Inclusion in an Album
This song is from their debut studio album titled "Popped In Souled Out."
Chart Performance
While "Temptation" was not the band's biggest hit, it managed to secure a spot in the UK Singles Chart peaking at 50 upon its release.
Band's Composition
Wet Wet Wet consisted of Marti Pellow (vocals), Tommy Cunningham (drums, vocals), Graeme Clark (bass, vocals) and Neil Mitchell (keyboards, vocals). All of them are the original members since the formation in 1982.
Wider Recognition
The band grew in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, with "Temptation" being one of the songs that helped them gain wider recognition.
Musical Style
Wet Wet Wet was known for their soulful pop-rock sound, which is evident in the beat and melody of "Temptation."
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by all the members of the band. Their collaborative approach to songwriting contributed to their unique sound.
Influences for the Song
Though the band never publicly stated what influenced the track, they were known to be influenced by a mixture of pop, soul, and rock, all of which are somewhat present within "Temptation."
Live Performances
"Temptation" often made it into the setlist during Wet Wet Wet's tours, with fans appreciating its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus.
Song Length
The length of the song on the album is 5 minutes and 41 seconds.

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