Perfect
Fairground Attraction
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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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Written by: MARK EDWARD CASCIAN NEVIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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Debut ReleaseThe song was released as the band's debut single from their first album, "The First of a Million Kisses."
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Chart Performance"Perfect" gained considerable success, topping the UK Singles Chart in May 1988 where it stayed at No. 1 for one week.
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Genre and StyleThe song is classified under the genre Skiffle, a derivative of Bluegrass music, and features influences from Jazz and Folk styles.
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Songwriting Credits"Perfect" was written by Fairground Attraction's leading guitarist, Mark Nevin.
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Success and AcclaimThe song won the band a Brit Award for 'Best Single' in 1989.
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International RecognitionApart 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.
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Band's DeclineDespite the immediate success of "Perfect," the band's career was short-lived. Fairground Attraction disbanded in 1990 due to internal tensions.
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Cover Versions"Perfect" has been covered by several artists, including Trisha Yearwood and Susan Boyle.
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Song's LegacyDespite 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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