I Was Right and You Were Wrong
Deacon Blue
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I was right and you were wrong girl Nothing lasts forever Inside every one of us There's only so long I believe the longest day girl The lovely light of May girl If asked if I could ever leave I never saw a change But I will What I say What I do I was right and you were wrong girl Nothing seems the same I heard you on the radio Your voice was so strange But I will What I say What I do
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Written by: Ricky Ross
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"I Was Right And You Were Wrong" is performed by Deacon Blue, a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow during 1985. The band includes lead vocalist Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, James Prime, and Dougie Vipond.
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Single Release"I Was Right And You Were Wrong" is one of the singles from Deacon Blue's compilation album, "Our Town – The Greatest Hits", which was released in 1994.
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WriterThe song was written by the lead singer of the band, Ricky Ross.
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Album Success"Our Town – The Greatest Hits", from which the song "I Was Right And You Were Wrong" was released, reached no. 1 spot in the UK Albums Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video features the band performing the song interspersed with various images and animations. Ricky Ross, in the video, is seen singing and playing the guitar.
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Song Style"I Was Right And You Were Wrong" is noted for its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics, showcasing Deacon Blue's pop rock style.
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Remix VersionIn 1997, an extended remix version of "I Was Right And You Were Wrong" was included in the Deacon Blue album "Walking Back Home".
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached no. 32 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Deacon Blue ReunionDespite the band's split in 1994, they reunited five years later in 1999. This allowed the song and other hits to retain their popularity and continue to be performed live.
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TV PerformancesDeacon Blue's "I Was Right And You Were Wrong" was performed on several TV shows including an episode of "Top of the Pops" in 1994.
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