Fairground Attraction
Fairground Attraction
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Children with candyfloss And prizes of goldfish Young men kill tin ducks In sharp shooter poses The laughter of the lovers On the rickety stairs The rumble of the diesel And the sounds of the fair An old gypsy lady In soft Spanish whispers Took my hands in hers And told me their secrets Your heart is a fire And his love is an ember You must forget What you'll always remember Superstitious nonsense Just a fairground attraction I walked through the neons In search of distraction But the tears in my eyes Knew the truth in my heart She'd only confirmed What I knew at the start Oh-ah-ah-ah Ah-ah-ah Ah-ah-ah
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Written by: MARK EDWARD CASCIAN NEVIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Fairground Attraction" is actually a band, founded in 1987 by members Mark Nevin, Eddi Reader, Simon Edwards, and Roy Dodds.
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DebutThe band's debut single, "Perfect," topped the UK Singles Chart in May 1988.
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Album SuccessThe song "Perfect" is from their debut album, "The First of a Million Kisses," which also achieved success, winning the award for Best British Album at the 1989 Brit Awards.
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InfluenceThe band's name was inspired by an ornament in a junk shop, which contained the words 'Fairground Attraction.'
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Musical StyleFairground Attraction's music encompassed a variety of genres, including Scottish folk, pop, country, and jazz.
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ResonanceSinger Eddi Reader said the song's lyrics were a commentary on people's pursuit of perfection, which she believed to be unrealistic and unattainable.
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DisbandmentDespite their early success, Fairground Attraction broke up in 1990 due to creative disagreements.
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LegacyEven after their breakup, the band's music continues to be popular, with "Perfect" frequently played on radio stations across the UK.
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Re-releasesSeveral of their popular hits, including "Perfect," have been re-released in greatest hits compilations.
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Solo CareersAfter the disbandment, some band members went on to have successful solo careers. Notably, lead singer Eddi Reader has since released several critically acclaimed albums.
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