Top of the World

The Wildhearts

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"Top Of The World" is a 2003 single by The Wildhearts.


Year:
2003
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IÆve got a feeling of an afterglow  And the second that the sorrow goes  Will breed a new career    And I wanna open up my eyes and see  æCos the agony and ecstacy  Look all the same from here    You donÆt get no view like you do on the top of the world  The top of the world  Where the skyÆs so blue and the girls are so beautiful    And times where the heaven is a mile away  And itÆs looking like itÆs there to stay  Unlikely to remain    And I got a list of things IÆm working on  IÆll be working on number one  I hope you do the same    You donÆt get no view like you do on the top of the world  The top of the world  Where the skyÆs so blue and the girls are so beautiful

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The Wildhearts

The Wildhearts are a British rock group originally formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band's sound is a mixture of hard rock and melodic pop music, often described in the music press as combining influences as diverse as The Beatles and 1980s-era Metallica. However, this characterization is denied by the band, who see their influences as being far broader, as shown in the song "29 X The Pain", which lists many of group leader Ginger's influences. Despite several top 20 singles and one top 10 album in Britain, the Wildhearts have not achieved major commercial success, owing in part to difficulties with record companies and many internal problems often relating to recreational drugs and depression. Much of the band's early career was affected by bitter… more »

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Written by: DAVID LESLIE WALLS

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Genre Classification
"Top of the World" by The Wildhearts is predominantly classified as a rock song, fitting the categories of Hard Rock and Britrock.
Band Formation
The Wildhearts is a British rock band that was formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in 1989. The band is highly appreciated for its intricate and unclassifiable mixture of hard rock, punk, and pop music.
Album Inclusion
"Top of the World" is part of The Wildhearts' self-titled album released in 2007. The album marked the return of The Wildhearts after their temporary break.
Band Members
The Wildhearts who performed "Top of the World" included "Ginger" David Walls (lead vocals, guitar), C.J. (guitar, vocals), Ritch Battersby (drums), and Scott Sorry (bass, vocals).
Record Label
The album "The Wildhearts" including the song "Top of the World", was released under Round Records, a label run by band member Ginger.
Music Video
The music video for "Top of the World" showcases the band performing at a live concert, highlighting their energetic performance style and the intensity of their fan base.
Chart Performance
Despite the band's cult following, "Top of the World" like many of their other songs, did not crack the top of UK charts, demonstrating their status as more of a "cult" band.
Inspirations
The discography of The Wildhearts, including "Top of the World," often shows influences from a variety of rock genres, including hard rock, punk rock, and pop rock.
Critical Reception
The Wildhearts' self-titled album, which includes "Top of the World," received mixed to positive reviews from critics appreciating the band's unique fusion of rock genres and relentless energy.
Tour
Following the release of their self-titled album, The Wildhearts embarked on a successful tour in various countries, performing "Top of the World" among other songs from their vast discography.

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