Don't Look Down

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About Don't Look Down

"Don't Look Down" is a song by the English pop duo Go West. It was released in the UK in 1985 where it reached #13 and New Zealand where it reached #8. The song was remixed later that year and released as a new single, under the title "Don't Look Down – The Sequel". Two years later, this version of the song was released to the American market and appeared on the American version of the band's Dancing on the Couch album. This single became their first Top 40 hit in the States, reaching #39.  


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How much longer 'til the curtain rises?
First night stage fright always hypnotizes
Leading ladies never think about it
Live without it

Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling

Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away

One more heartbeat and you walk the wire
Why wait? Ooh, it's too late to put out the fire
Almost strangers, can you stop deceiving
Start believing

Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling

Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away, 'cause baby

Oh, even when you feel you can't go on
Laughing at the rain you fool no one
If you don't wanna lose what you have found
Then don't look down

Changing partners is just substitution
It's no solution

Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling

Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away

Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away

Don't look down
Don't look down
Don't look down
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Go West

Go West is an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist Peter Cox (born 17 November 1955, Kingston, Surrey, England); and rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist Richard Drummie (born 20 March 1959, Twickenham, Middlesex, England). While they have had many successful singles in their native United Kingdom, they are generally best known in the United States for their hits "King of Wishful Thinking" and "Faithful". more »

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Written by: JOHN COX, CHRIS COOKE, DAVID TERRY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Background
"Don't Look Down" is one song featured on the self-titled debut studio album from Go West, a British pop duo consisting of musicians Peter Cox and Richard Drummie.
Release Date
The song was initially released in 1985 and then re-released in 1987.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Don't Look Down" reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Go West's top ten hit singles in the country.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Look Down" is well-remembered for its innovative, artistic visuals involving constantly changing shapes responding to the rhythm of the song.
Notable Television Appearance
In January 1988, Go West performed "Don't Look Down" on a popular American TV show, “American Bandstand."
Song Theme
The song is based on the concept of encouraging somebody not to look down or be afraid when they are high up: a metaphor suggesting one should keep going onwards and upwards in life, without fear of failure.
The song’s Producers
Renowned record producer Colin Campsie and Go West themselves worked together to produce "Don't Look Down."
Positive Reviews
Over the years, "Don't Look Down" has received positive reviews from music critics for its catchy pop-rock sound paired with Go West's unique vocals.
Songwriters
The song was written by Peter Cox and Richard Drummie.
Dance Remix Version
Different versions of the song have been released. In 1985, three remixed versions, designed for dance clubs, were released, and they became popular on the American dance charts.

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