Perfect

Fairground Attraction

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"Perfect" is the debut single by Fairground Attraction, released on 28 March 1988. It was written and produced by Mark Nevin. The single reached number one on 14 May 1988 on the UK Singles Chart, where it stayed for one week, and stayed in the chart for a total of thirteen weeks. It also reached number one in South Africa for 10 weeks as well as in Australia for three weeks in August and September 1988. In the UK, it was released as a 7" single, 12" single, cassette single and CD single. The song was included on the band's first album, The First of a Million Kisses, released later the same year. A version of the song with a different singer was used in television advertising for Asda in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was re-released as a single in 1993 after it had reappeared on the compilation album Celtic Heart. In the United States, the song peaked at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number 85 on the Hot Country Singles chart and number 1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, which was the song's only Top 40 entry on any Billboard chart."Perfect" won the award for British Single of the Year at the 1989 Brit Awards. 


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I don't want half-hearted love affairs
I need someone who really cares
Life is too short to play silly games
I've promised myself I won't do that again

It's got to be perfect, it's got to be worth it, yeah
Too many people take second best
Well, I won't take anything less
It's got to be, yeah, perfect

Young hearts are foolish, they make such mistakes
They're much too eager to give their love away
Well, I have been foolish too many times
Now I'm determined, I'm gonna get it right

It's got to be perfect, it's got to be worth it, yeah
Too many people take second best
But I won't take anything less
It's got to be, yeah, perfect

Young hearts are foolish, they make such mistakes
They're much too eager to give their love away
Well, I have been foolish too many times
Now I'm determined, I'm gonna get it right

It's got to be perfect, it's got to be worth it, yeah
Too many people take second best
But I won't take anything less
It's got to be, yeah, perfect

It's got to be, yeah, worth it
It's got to be perfect

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Fairground Attraction

Fairground Attraction were a British acoustic pop band. They are best known for their hit single "Perfect", and for helping to launch the career of lead vocalist Eddi Reader. more »

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Written by: MARK EDWARD CASCIAN NEVIN

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10 facts about this song

Origins and Band Background
"Perfect" is a song by the British band, Fairground Attraction, that was formed in 1987. The members of the band included Eddi Reader, Mark Nevin, Simon Edwards, and Roy Dodds.
Debut Release
The song was released as the band's debut single from their first album, "The First of a Million Kisses."
Chart Performance
"Perfect" gained considerable success, topping the UK Singles Chart in May 1988 where it stayed at No. 1 for one week.
Genre and Style
The song is classified under the genre Skiffle, a derivative of Bluegrass music, and features influences from Jazz and Folk styles.
Songwriting Credits
"Perfect" was written by Fairground Attraction's leading guitarist, Mark Nevin.
Success and Acclaim
The song won the band a Brit Award for 'Best Single' in 1989.
International Recognition
Apart from the UK, the song also reached No. 1 in South Africa and was a Top 10 hit in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Band's Decline
Despite the immediate success of "Perfect," the band's career was short-lived. Fairground Attraction disbanded in 1990 due to internal tensions.
Cover Versions
"Perfect" has been covered by several artists, including Trisha Yearwood and Susan Boyle.
Song's Legacy
Despite its age, the upbeat and happy vibes of "Perfect" continue to resonate with audiences today, and it is frequently played on retro and classic hits radio stations.

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