When Will I Be Famous

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About When Will I Be Famous

"When Will I Be Famous?" is a song by British boy band Bros. Written by Nicky Graham and Tom Watkins, "When Will I Be Famous?" was released as a single on 16 November 1987, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and at number one on the Irish Single Chart, as well as reaching the top five in several other countries. "When Will I Be Famous?" would later appearing on their 1988 album Push. In 1988-1989 it was used in an advert for The Sunday Mirror. The song was later used in a Hyundai commercial in Japan which helped the track reach the top five of the Japanese Music Charts. In 2017, ShortList's Dave Fawbert listed this song at number one on his list of the "greatest key changes in music history". 


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When will I
Will I be famous?

You're suitably at one with your body
And the sun
Yes
You are!
You've read Karl Marx and you've taught yourself to dance

You're the best by far!
But you keep asking the question

Oh
You're not supposed to mention.

When will I
Will I be famous?
I can't answer
I can't answer that.
When will I see my picture in the paper?
I can't answer
I can't answer that.

When will I
Will I be famous? You keep asking me
Babe.

You're a slave to fashion and your life is full of passion
It's the way you are!
You've suffered for your art with the iogging in the park

You know you should go far!
But you keep asking the question
Oh

You're not supposed to mention.
When will I
Will I be famous? 

Oh
I can't tell you when you'll see your name up in lights.
When will I
Will I be famous? You keep asking me
Babe.
I can't wait!

You won't suffer in silence
You're a talent
You know that I've noticed

You'd like to be a legend
A big star over night!

I can't answer your question
I can't wait
It's driving me insane

And you're impossible in patience
Tearing at my brain!

When will I
Will I be famous?
I can't answer
I can't answer that.
When will I
Will I be famous?
I can't answer
I can't answer that.
When will I
Will I be famous?
I can't answer
I can't answer that.

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Bros

Bros ( /brɒs/ BROSS; abbreviation of the word "brothers") were a British band active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, consisting of twin brothers Matt Goss and Luke Goss along with Craig Logan. Formed in 1986, they were managed by former Pet Shop Boys manager Tom Watkins. more »

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Written by: Nicholas Lynedoch Graham, Thomas Frederick Watkins

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"When Will I Be Famous?" by Bros is a pop song, more specifically falling under the genre of teen pop and pop rock.
Album
This song is from the debut album of the English band Bros, titled "Push".
Charts Performance
"When Will I Be Famous?" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
Platinum Certification
The song received a platinum certification in the UK, signifying sales of over 600,000 copies.
Songwriting
The song was written by Nicky Graham and Tom Watkins, who produced the song as well.
Song Agenda
The song lyrics reflect the desire for fame and recognition, capturing the ambitious spirit of the young pop band.
Music Video
The music video for the song became quite popular, featuring the band members dancing and performing in unique outfits, embodying the 80s fashion and style.
Group Breakup
"When Will I Be Famous?" was one of the band's last hits before they broke up in the early 1990s.
Critic Review
Some critics have noted that the song can be seen as a precursor to the boy-band phenomenon of the 1990s.
Cover Versions
Several artists, including singer Craig McLachlan and German boy band Touché, have covered "When Will I Be Famous?"
Live Performances
The song is often included in the setlists of Bros's live performances, even after their comeback tour in 2017.
Legacy
The song remains one of the band's most popular and widely recognized, and it has been included on several 80s compilation albums.
Music Instruments
The song features a catchy guitar riff, and also extensive use of percussion, synthesisers, and keyboards.
Song Length
The album version of the song runs for 5 minutes and 2 seconds, with a radio edit commonly used for broadcasts that lasts for about 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
Release Date
"When Will I Be Famous?" was released as a single on 16 November 1987.

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