Colour by Numbers

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About Colour by Numbers

Colour by Numbers is the second album by the British new wave group Culture Club, released in October 1983. Preceded by the hit single "Karma Chameleon", which reached number one in several countries, the album reached number one in the UK and has sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. It has been certified triple platinum in the UK and quadruple platinum in the US. It was ranked #96 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Best Albums of the 1980s.


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When I looked in your eyes
Felt the spirit of man
Demanding more than just a smile
Took a chance for a while
Speaking in tongues
That float us down rivers
The past will remind us
All colours we chose
When I told you those lies
Felt the spirit of love
Demanding more than compromise
Took a chance for a while
Speaking in tongues
That float us down rivers
The past will remind us
All colours we chose
Some people say that the way that we live
Is out of this place
And some people say that the way that we live
Is blinded by fate
All colours we chose

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Culture Club

Culture Club is an English pop band that was part of the 1980s New Romantic movement. The original band comprised Boy George (lead vocals), Mikey Craig (bass guitar), Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards) and Jon Moss (drums and percussion). Their second album, Colour by Numbers, has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, and they had several international hits with songs such as "Church of the Poison Mind", "Karma Chameleon" and "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me". Boy George's androgynous style of dressing caught the attention of the public and the media. more »

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Written by: GEORGE ALAN O'DOWD, JONATHAN AUBREY MOSS, ROY ERNEST HAY, MICHAEL EMILE CRAIG

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Colour by Numbers" by Culture Club was released on 4th October 1983.
Chart Rankings
The album peaked at No.1 on the UK album chart and spent a long period on the charts.
Critical Acclaim
The album received positive reviews and made it into Rolling Stone magazine’s list of "50 Essential Albums of the 1980s."
Album Sales
"Colour by Numbers" sold over 16 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling albums of the 1980s.
Famous Singles
"Karma Chameleon," a song from the album, became a global hit in 17 countries.
Album Genre
The album combines various genres like pop, new wave, and soul.
Music Production
The album was produced by Steve Levine, who has worked with famous singers like Boy George and Deniece Williams.
Band Members
The album featured Boy George as the lead vocalist, along with other members like Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and Jon Moss.
Grammy Awards
"Colour by Numbers" was nominated for Best British Album at the 1984 Grammy Awards.
Album Artwork
The artwork for "Colour By Numbers" is a painting of the band by artist Boyarde Messenger.
Use in Popular Culture
Songs from the album have been featured in various films and television shows, including "The Wedding Singer" and "Stranger Things."
Achievements
In 1983, "Colour By Numbers" was certified triple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, indicating the sale of three million copies.

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