Good Thing
Fine Young Cannibals
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The one good thing in my life Has gone away, I don't know why She's gone away, I don't know where Somewhere I can't follow her The one good thing didn't stay too long My back was turned and she was gone Good thing Where have you gone My good thing You've been gone too long (good thing) People say I should forget New friend tomorrow Don't get upset People say she's doing fine Mutual friends I see sometime That's not what I want to hear I wanna hear she wants me near Good thing Where have you gone My good thing You've been gone too long (good thing) Good thing Then one day she came back I was so happy that I didn't act Morning came into my room Caught me dreaming like a fool Good thing, my good thing My my my my good thing Where have you gone (good thing) My good thing My good thing (good thing) Girl Where have you gone It's been so long Good God girl Good God girl Good God girl Good thing Good God Good God
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Written by: David Steele, Roland Lee Gift
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Good Thing" is classified under the genre of new wave, pop-rock, and soul.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 1989, the second single from the band to achieve this feat.
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Unique Instrumental SoundThe band used a variety of uncommon instruments for a rock band, including marimba, trumpet, and harpsichord. This created a unique sound that made the Fine Young Cannibals stand out.
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Grammy Nomination"Good Thing" earned the band a Grammy nomination. The Fine Young Cannibals were nominated for Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group for their album "The Raw & the Cooked," which included the hit single.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Good Thing" has a retro theme that evokes the 1950s and 1960s, adding an ironic twist to the song.
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Film Soundtrack"Good Thing" was included in the soundtrack for the popular movie "Tin Men" (1987) before it was released as a single.
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InfluenceThe song's retro-inspired sound is reflective of the band's R&B and Motown influences, which they paired with a distinctly 80s synth-pop twist.
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Co-Written by Band Members"Good Thing" was co-written by Roland Gift and David Steele, both of whom are members of Fine Young Cannibals.
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CertificationsThe album "The Raw & the Cooked" which "Good Thing" is part of, was certified platinum multiple times in different countries, signifying sales of millions of copies.
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Live PerformancesThe band often performed "Good Thing" live during their extensive touring years in the late 80s and early 90s.
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Cover VersionsThe song "Good Thing" has been covered by several artists such as by Elvis Costello in 2002 for the film version of "The Importance of Being Earnest."
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CatchphraseThe phrase "Good Thing, where have you gone...?" became a popular catchphrase amongst fans.
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Vinyl SingleWhen released as a vinyl single, "Good Thing" was backed by the song “Social Security," a non-album track.
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