Wonderful Life
Black
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Here I go out to sea again The sunshine fills my hair And dreams hang in the air Gulls in the sky and in my blue eye You know it feels unfair There's magic everywhere Look at me standing Here on my own again Up straight in the sunshine No need to run and hide It's a wonderful, wonderful life No need to laugh and cry It's a wonderful, wonderful life The sun's in your eyes the heat is in your hair They seem to hate you because you're there And I need a friend oh I need a friend to make me happy Not stand here on my own Look at me standing Here on my own again Up straight in the sunshine No need to run and hide It's a wonderful, wonderful life No need to laugh and cry It's a wonderful, wonderful life I need a friend, oh I need a friend To make me happy, not so alone Look at me here Here on my own again Up straight in the sunshine No need to run and hide It's a wonderful, wonderful life No need to laugh and cry It's a wonderful, wonderful life No need to run and hide It's a wonderful, wonderful life No need to laugh and cry It's a wonderful, wonderful life Wonderful life Wonderful life
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Wonderful Life" is a song by the British artist, Black, whose real name is Colin Vearncombe. The song was released in 1987.
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Chart performanceThe song was a top 10 hit in the UK and several European countries including Ireland, France, Germany, and Switzerland. However, it could not make it to the top 100 in the US charts.
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Album InclusionThe single was featured on Black's 1987 album that is also named "Wonderful Life."
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Original PopularityAt the time of its release, the song was actually not highly successful and failed to initially chart.
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ResurgenceThe song found success with its re-release when it was remixed and reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CreationThe song was reportedly written by Black in response to the challenging and disillusioned time he faced after being dropped by his record company.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics often interpreted as ironic, since they tell a melancholic tale of life’s struggles against the backdrop of a median melodic tune.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wonderful Life" was notably shot in New Brighton, a seaside resort near Liverpool, England.
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Later UsageThe song has been used in several commercials and advertisements, especially in Europe.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous other artists, including Zucchero, Ace of Base, Lara Fabian, and various contestants on European reality show competitions.
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RecognitionThe song remains Black's best-known song, and it continues to receive significant radio airplay.
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LegacyDespite the initial lack of enthusiasm for the song, "Wonderful Life" has become a classic of the 1980s and serves as a testament to Black's underrated talent.
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