One Great Thing
Big Country
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If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great day, if there's one great height Let it be the time for peace, let it be the time of right If there's one great thing To happen in my life I've seen too much of what fighting has done I've seen too much anger and I've seen it far too young And talk will come to nothing While the shouting still goes on But we are only singers And too many songs are sung If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great day, if there's one great height Let it be the time for peace, let it be the time of right If there's one great thing To happen in my life I've seen the way of martyrs and I've seen the way of kings I've seen the hope that love can bring I only hope what pleases me will also pleasure you For mine can never be the hands that make a dream come true If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great day, if there's one great height Let it be the time for peace, let it be the time of right If there's one great thing To happen in my life I've seen too much of what fighting has done I've seen too much anger and I've seen it far too young I've seen the way of martyrs and I've seen the way of kings I've seen the hope that love can bring I only hope what pleases me will also pleasure you For mine can never be the hands that make a dream come true If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great day, if there's one great height Let it be the time for peace, let it be the time of right If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great day, if there's one great height Let it be the time for peace, let it be the time of right If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great thing To happen in my life If there's one great day, if there's one great height Let it be the time for peace, let it be the time of right If there's one great thing To happen in my life
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Written by: BUTLER ADAMSON
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10 facts about this song
Genre"One Great Thing" is a song by the Scottish rock band Big Country, and it fits into the genre of alternative rock and new wave.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1986 as part of Big Country's third studio album titled "The Seer."
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Chart SuccessThe single managed to peak at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as a moderate commercial achievement for the band.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Stuart Adamson, the lead vocalist, and Bruce Watson, the guitarist, both members of Big Country.
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Live Performance"One Great Thing" became a staple of the band's live performances and is still often included in their setlists.
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Music VideoThe music video for "One Great Thing" is remembered for its depiction of a stunning Scottish landscape, which reflected Big Country's roots.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Seer," containing "One Great Thing," peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was soon certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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Band's GoalThe song reflects Big Country's desire to introduce traditional Scottish music and folk elements into popular rock music, making it unique.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics echo a sense of patriotism, a common theme in many of Big Country's songs.
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Other Releases"One Great Thing" was also featured in the 1990 compilation album "Through a Big Country: Greatest Hits" and the 1995 album "Why the Long Face."
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