Half as Nice

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About Half as Nice

"(If Paradise Is) Half as Nice" is a popular 1969 single by Amen Corner. Originally written by the Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Battisti for La Ragazza 77, alias Ambra Borelli, in 1968 as "Il paradiso della vita" ("The paradise of the life"), and later in 1969 for Patty Pravo as "Il Paradiso" ("The paradise"), it was translated into English by Jack Fishman. When it was offered to The Tremeloes as a potential single, they rejected it. Dave Clark 5 also wanted to record it. It was recorded by Amen Corner as their debut single for their new record label, Immediate Records, and was produced by Shel Talmy. The most successful of the band's six hit singles, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in February 1969, and number 34 when it was reissued in 1976. There are two differing versions of the song by Amen Corner; one with orchestra and a prominent horn through the middle eight, and one version without either. However, the basic track and vocals appear the same in both. In 1978, Northern Irish pop rock band Rosetta Stone recorded the song and released it as a single. In 1987, Bucks Fizz member Cheryl Baker recorded the song and released it as a single. 


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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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Amen Corner

Amen Corner were a successful Welsh rock group, formed in late 1966 in Cardiff, Wales. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
It was a gigantic hit and reached the number one spot in the UK Singles Chart in February 1969.
Duration
The track is exactly 2 minutes and 53 seconds long.
Musical Genre
The song falls under the pop genre and reflects the distinctive sound of the late 60s British Pop music.
Release
"Half as Nice" was released as a single in 1969.
Songwriters
The song was written by the famous Italian music composer duo, Claudio Cavalli and Claudio Szenkar.
English Lyrics
The English lyrics were penned by prominent British songwriter Jack Fishman.
Original Title
The original title of the song was "Se io fossi un angelo", which translates to "If I were an angel" in Italian.
Amen Corner
The band Amen Corner was known for its soul-influenced sound, which was an amalgamation of Rock, Pop, and Soul.
Lead Vocal
The vocals were performed by Andy Fairweather Low, who went on to enjoy a successful solo career later on.
Cover Version
The song was also covered by other artists including Rod Stewart, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Virginia Lee.
Reception
The song was praised for its catchy tune, relatable lyrics and was popular in various dance halls and ballrooms during its time.
Unique Lyrics
The 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.
Band Split
Sadly, "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.
Digital Platforms
Today, the song "Half as Nice" is available on several digital platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.

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