Half as Nice
Amen Corner
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If paradise is half as nice as heaven that you take me to Who needs paradise I'd rather have you They say paradise is up in the stars But I needn't sigh because it's so far 'Cause I know it's worth a heaven on earth For me where you are A look from your eyes, a touch of your hand And I seem to fly to some other land When you are around my heart always pounds Just like a brass band If paradise is half as nice as heaven that you take me to Who needs paradise I'd rather have you Oh yes I'd rather have you If paradise is half as nice as heaven that you take me to Who needs paradise I'd rather have you Oh yes I'd rather have you They say paradise is up in the stars But I needn't sigh because it's so far 'Cause I know it's worth a heaven on earth To me where you are A look from your eyes a touch of your hand And I seem to fly to some other land
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Written by: Giulio Rapetti Mogol, Jack Fishman, Lucio Battisti
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Origin“Half as Nice” was a song performed by the British pop band, Amen Corner.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a gigantic hit and reached the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart in February 1969.
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DurationThe track is exactly 2 minutes and 53 seconds long.
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Musical GenreThe song falls under the pop genre and reflects the distinctive sound of the late 60s British Pop music.
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Release"Half as Nice" was released as a single in 1969.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the famous Italian music composer duo, Claudio Cavalli and Claudio Szenkar.
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English LyricsThe English lyrics were penned by prominent British songwriter Jack Fishman.
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Original TitleThe original title of the song was "Se io fossi un angelo", which translates to "If I were an angel" in Italian.
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Amen CornerThe band Amen Corner was known for its soul-influenced sound, which was an amalgamation of Rock, Pop, and Soul.
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Lead VocalThe vocals were performed by Andy Fairweather Low, who went on to enjoy a successful solo career later on.
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Cover VersionThe song was also covered by other artists including Rod Stewart, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Virginia Lee.
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ReceptionThe song was praised for its catchy tune, relatable lyrics and was popular in various dance halls and ballrooms during its time.
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Unique LyricsThe song's lyrics are unique in the sense that they express a hypothetical situation where if the singer's love was 'half as nice' as heaven, they would be content.
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Band SplitSadly, "Half as Nice" was one of the last hits before Amen Corner split in late 1969, with this song often celebrated as one of their best works.
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Digital PlatformsToday, the song "Half as Nice" is available on several digital platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
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