Wonderful Life

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About Wonderful Life

"Wonderful Life" is a song by the English singer Black from his 1986 album of the same name. It was released twice as a single and was successful the second time, becoming a top ten hit in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the UK. Black, who wrote the song while broke, commented: "I was really being ironic... Most people took it at face value."


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Here I go out to sea again
The sunshine fills my hair
And dreams hang in the air
Gulls in the sky and in my blue eye
You know it feels unfair
There's magic everywhere
Look at me standing
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine

No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful, wonderful life

The sun's in your eyes
the heat is in your hair
They seem to hate you
because you're there
And I need a friend
oh I need a friend
to make me happy
Not stand here on my own
Look at me standing
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine

No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful, wonderful life

I need a friend, oh I need a friend
To make me happy, not so alone
Look at me here
Here on my own again
Up straight in the sunshine

No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful, wonderful life

No need to run and hide
It's a wonderful, wonderful life
No need to laugh and cry
It's a wonderful, wonderful life

Wonderful life
Wonderful life

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Black

Colin Vearncombe, known by his stage name Black, was an English singer-songwriter. He emerged from the punk rock music scene and achieved mainstream pop success in the late 1980s, most notably with the 1986 single "Wonderful Life", which was an international hit the next year. more »

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Written by: Colin Vearncombe

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Wonderful Life" is a song by the British artist, Black, whose real name is Colin Vearncombe. The song was released in 1987.
Chart performance
The song was a top 10 hit in the UK and several European countries including Ireland, France, Germany, and Switzerland. However, it could not make it to the top 100 in the US charts.
Album Inclusion
The single was featured on Black's 1987 album that is also named "Wonderful Life."
Original Popularity
At the time of its release, the song was actually not highly successful and failed to initially chart.
Resurgence
The song found success with its re-release when it was remixed and reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Creation
The song was reportedly written by Black in response to the challenging and disillusioned time he faced after being dropped by his record company.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics often interpreted as ironic, since they tell a melancholic tale of life’s struggles against the backdrop of a median melodic tune.
Music Video
The music video for "Wonderful Life" was notably shot in New Brighton, a seaside resort near Liverpool, England.
Later Usage
The song has been used in several commercials and advertisements, especially in Europe.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by numerous other artists, including Zucchero, Ace of Base, Lara Fabian, and various contestants on European reality show competitions.
Recognition
The song remains Black's best-known song, and it continues to receive significant radio airplay.
Legacy
Despite the initial lack of enthusiasm for the song, "Wonderful Life" has become a classic of the 1980s and serves as a testament to Black's underrated talent.

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