Pretending
Eric Clapton
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How many times must we tell the tale? How many times must we fall? Living in lost memory You just recalled Working on the sound of the band Trying to get the music right Two go out working Three stay home at night [Chorus:] That's when she said she was pretending Like she knew the plan That's when I knew she was pretending Pretending to understand Pretending, pretending Pretending, pretending Satisfied but lost in love Situations change You're never who you used to think you are How strange [Chorus] [Bridge:] I get lost in alibis Sadness can't prevail Everybody knows strong love Can't fail Don't be pretending about how you feel Don't be pretending that your love is real Don't be pretending about how you feel Don't be pretending that your love is real [Bridge]
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Written by: Jerry Lynn Williams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Pretending" is a song by Eric Clapton from his 1989 studio album, “Journeyman”.
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SongwritersThe song was written by a group of songwriters including Jerry Lynn Williams.
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Chart Performance"Pretending" reached number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1990.
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Critic ReceptionOften considered a notable track from the album, "Pretending" generally received positive reviews from music critics.
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Grammy AwardThe album "Journeyman", containing "Pretending", won a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
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Famous MusiciansThe song features musicians like Daryl Hall from "Hall & Oates" and Phil Collins of Genesis.
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Music VideoA music video was created for the song "Pretending", a common practice for popular tracks at the time.
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Song LengthThe song runs for 4 minutes and 48 seconds, making it a typical length for a pop or rock song.
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Album SuccessThe "Journeyman" album peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum in the United States.
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Live PerformanceThe song has been performed numerous times during Eric Clapton's concerts and is a favourite among fans.
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