Wondrous place

Billy Fury

About Wondrous place

"Wondrous Place" is a song written by Jeff Lewis and Bill Giant. It was recorded by Billy Fury who cut several versions of the song during his career. His original release of "Wondrous Place" reached No. 25 on the UK Singles Chart in late 1960. The song gained further recognition forty years later when Fury's version was used on a UK television advertisement for the Toyota Yaris. The original version of "Wondrous Place" was released in the US by Jimmy Jones, but the single failed to chart. The song was covered in 2008 by Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner and the Rascals' Miles Kane for their project, the Last Shadow Puppets. It was released as B-side of the group's first single, "The Age of the Understatement". Australian singer Jason Donovan also recorded the song for his album Let It Be Me (2008). Marshall Crenshaw had earlier recorded a version for his 1996 album, Miracle of Science, variously titled "A Wonderous Place". A cover of the song, sung by British performer Alice Gold, was also used in an advert for beer brand Carling in September 2011. 


Year:
2012
2:27
45 

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

I found a place full of charms
A magic world in my baby's arms
Her soft embrace like satin and lace 
Wondrous place

What a spot in a storm
To cuddle up and stay nice and warm
Away from harm in my baby's arms 
Wondrous place

Man I'm nowhere
When I'm anywhere else
But I don't care
Everything's right when she holds me tight

Her tender hands on my face
I'm in heaven in her embrace
I want to stay and never go away 
Wondrous place

Man I'm nowhere
When I'm anywhere else
But I don't care
Everything's right when she holds me tight

Her tender hands on my face
I'm in heaven in her embrace
I want to stay and never go away 
Wondrous place

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Billy Fury

Billy Fury (17 April 1940 - 28 January 1983) born Ronald William Wycherley, was an internationally successful English singer from the late-1950s to the mid-1960s, and remained an active songwriter until the 1980s. Rheumatic fever, which he first contracted as a child, damaged his heart and ultimately contributed to his death. An early British rock and roll (and film) star, he equalled The Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s, and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart, without a chart-topping single or album.Allmusic journalist, Bruce Eder, stated, "His mix of rough-hewn good looks and unassuming masculinity, coupled with an underlying vulnerability, all presented with a good voice and some serious musical talent, helped turn Fury into a major rock and roll star … more »

0 fans

Written by: BILL GIANT, JEFF LEWIS

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


3 facts about this song

Billy Fury" Interpretation
Billy Fury, a popular English rock and roll musician, originally recorded "Wondrous Place" in the late 1950s. - The song was one of Fury's earliest successes, reaching number 25 on the UK Singles Chart in 1960. - It's one of Billy Fury's most enduring songs and is still regularly played on oldies radio stations. - The song is considered one of the cornerstones of Billy Fury's discography, bringing a romantic and introspective quality to early rock and roll.
Jason Donovan" Interpretation
Australian singer Jason Donovan covered "Wondrous Place" in 1990. His version of the song appeared on his second studio album, "Between the Lines." - Unfortunately, Donovan's rendition didn't perform as well on the charts as Fury's. It peaked at 95 on the UK Singles Chart. - Jason Donovan's interpretation brought "Wondrous Place" to a new generation of fans, many of whom hadn't been born when Fury's original was released. - The song was arranged in the typical late-1980s pop style, with synths and electronic drums, distinguishing it from Fury's original rock and roll version.
Other Notable Facts
Both versions of "Wondrous Place" demonstrate the enduring quality of the song. - Over the years, "Wondrous Place" has been covered by several other artists, evidencing its timeless appeal. - The song's introspective lyrics and memorable melody have made it a favorite among both fans and musicians. - Billy Fury and Jason Donovan each brought their distinctive style and sound to "Wondrous Place," creating two unique versions of a truly classic song.

Discuss the Wondrous place Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Wondrous place Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/29032709/Billy+Fury/Wondrous+place>.

    Missing lyrics by Billy Fury?

    Know any other songs by Billy Fury? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Wondrous place

    197.2K
    3,506     32

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "There's something about you, I stare in your _____ And everything I'm looking for I seem to find"
    A boots
    B tears
    C face
    D eyes

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Billy Fury tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!