Queen of the New Year

Deacon Blue

About Queen of the New Year

"Queen of the New Year" is the fifth and final single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue. It reached No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart, but went as high as No. 4 in the Irish Singles Chart, the group's fifth Irish top 10 hit in a row. The main B-side is "My America". Some versions of the single contain the additional B-side, "Las Vegas", along with a longer version of the album track "Sad Loved Girl" and an acoustic demo version of the album track "Circus Lights". As with the previous single, "Love and Regret", a limited edition four track live EP single was also released, this time in 12" vinyl and CD formats. 


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You're so young
And you know so much
Heaven help us all
From the tales you tell
You're so old
And innocent as hell
How I love your questions
You queen of the new year
Oh you're so young
And you know so much
My mind's not made up
About the way forward
And now my heart
You know these things
My name for you
Is queen of the new year
All the stars in heaven go dim
To the lights on me and him
All the stars in heaven are proud
As the lights on us go out
Now I'm telling you this
In a difficult year
You know your mother
She gave me problems
What am I gonna do
With your honest heart
The champion of love
The queen of the new year
All the stars in heaven go dim
To the lights on me and him
All the stars in heaven are proud
As the lights on us go out
All the stars in heaven go dim
All the stars in heaven go dim
All the stars in heaven go dim
All the stars in heaven go dim
To the champion of love
The queen of the new year
To the champion of love
The queen of the new year
To the champion of love
The queen of the new year
To the champion of love
The queen of the new year

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Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The current line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond. more »

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Written by: JIM PRIME, RICKY ROSS

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17 facts about this song

Song Identification
"Queen of the New Year" is a song by Scottish band, Deacon Blue.
Band Formation
Deacon Blue is a Glasgow-based band established in 1985.
Album
"Queen of the New Year" is from their second album called "When the World Knows Your Name".
Release Information
The song was released in December 1989, making it the last single of the decade for the band.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Queen of the New Year" performed well on the charts, peaking at number seven in the UK Singles Chart.
Genre
Deacon Blue is generally considered a pop-rock band, and "Queen of the New Year" fits into this genre with its blend of pop melodies and rock instrumentation.
Song Duration
"Queen of the New Year" is approximately four minutes long.
Band Members
During the time of recording "Queen of the New Year," Deacon Blue constituted of six members - Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, James Prime, Ewen Vernal, Graeme Kelling, and Dougie Vipond.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Queen of the New Year" have often been interpreted as a celebration of youth and looking forward to the future.
Music Video
The music video for "Queen of the New Year" showcases the band performing the song interspersed with festive scenes fitting the New Year theme.
Success
The song has remained one of Deacon Blue's most popular tracks, reflecting the band's continued success in the UK and beyond.
Live Performances
"Queen of the New Year" is a staple at Deacon Blue's live performances, often used as a finale to their shows.
Cover Versions
While the song doesn't have many notable cover versions, its popularity has led to numerous amateur covers and performances.
Formats
Over the years, "Queen of the New Year" has been released in various formats including vinyl, cassette, and digital downloads.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics, who praised its upbeat tempo and catchy melody.
Legacy
Remains a beloved classic in Deacon Blue's discography and is often included in the list of their greatest hits.
Lyrics Writer
Like many of Deacon Blue's songs, "Queen of the New Year" was written by Ricky Ross, the band's lead singer and primary songwriter.

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