A Question of Honour

Sarah Brightman

About A Question of Honour

"A Question of Honour" is a 1995 single by soprano Sarah Brightman, from her album Fly. It peaked at No. 15 on the German Singles Chart in the last week of 1995, even though it was released over five months earlier. "A Question of Honour" was also the official song of the championship boxing match between Henry Maske and Graciano Rocchigiani in Germany. In Japan, TV Asahi adopted the song as the theme music of FIFA World Cup broadcasting since 2002 and plays it in related television programs. The Sisters of Mercy front man, Andrew Eldritch provides backing vocals in the song. "A Question of Honour" features an excerpt of Alfredo Catalani's aria "Ebben? Ne andrò lontana" from La Wally, a piece which Brightman later recorded in full for her album Time to Say Goodbye. The extended mix of the song, released on the standard CD single and Harem Tour album, was mastered differently from the album version and features additional instrumentation. B-side "On the Nile", a rendition of "My Own Home" from Disney's The Jungle Book with original lyrics by Brightman, was later made available on the limited edition Fly II. The "A Whiter Shade of Pale" US single featured all of the "A Question of Honour" remixes from the remix CD. 


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Ebbene?N'andrò lontana
Come va l'eco della pia camana
Là, fra la neve bianca
Là, fra le nubi d'or
Là, dov'è la speranza, la speranza
Il rimpianto, il rimpianto, e il dolor!

(Esta parte só é cantada no show la luna)
Ebbene? N'andrò lontana
Là, dov'è la speranza, la speranza
Il rimpianto
Sola e lontana!

Two men collide
When two men collide, when two men collide
It's a question of honour
Two men collide
When two men collide, when two men collide
It's a question of honour
Two men collide
When two men collide, when two men collide

If you win or you lose, it's a question of honour
And the way that you choose, it's a question of honour

I can't tell what's wrong or right
If black is white or day is night
But I know when two men collide
It's a question of honour

If you win or you lose, it's a question of honour
And the way that you choose, it's a question of honour
If you win or you lose, it's a question of honour
And the way that you choose, it's a question of honour

I can't tell what's wrong or right
If black is white or day is night
I know when two men collide
It's a question of honour

Ebbene? N'andrò lontana
Come l'eco della pia campana
Là, fra la neve bianca
Là, fra le nubi d'or
N'andrò, n'andrò sola e lontana!
E fra le nubi d'or!

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Sarah Brightman

Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano, actress, songwriter and dancer. She has sung in many languages, including English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Italian, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Occitan. more »

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Written by: FRANK PETERSON

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13 facts about this song

Genre
"A Question of Honour" is a song that blends elements of pop, dance, and classical music for a unique cross-genre experience.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs, demonstrating its popularity in the dance music scene.
Album Appearance
"A Question of Honour" appears on Sarah Brightman's 1995 album, "Fly," as well as in the remix album 'The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection'.
Inspiration
This song was inspired by the Evita era, also it was used for 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.
Composition
One interesting aspect of "A Question of Honour" is the use of an excerpt from Alfredo Catalani's opera, "La Wally." This opera is infused with Sarah Brightman's soprano voice.
Music Video
The music video for "A Question of Honour" is inspired by the boxing world, featuring Brightman singing in the center of a boxing ring.
Length
The song is notably lengthy for a pop song, lasting over eight minutes in its original version.
International Success
The song achieved wide success abroad, reaching the top 10 in dance charts in countries including Canada, Belgium, and Hungary.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration between Brightman and her frequent collaborator, composer and producer Frank Peterson.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics pose questions about honor and integrity, with Brightman's soaring vocals emphasizing the emotional depth of these philosophical inquiries.
Live Performances
"A Question of Honour" has become a staple for Brightman's live concerts and has been performed in various versions over the years.
CD Single Release
When the song was released as a CD single in 1995, it included several remixes, demonstrating the versatile potential of the track in different dance music contexts.
Certification
In 1996, "A Question of Honour" received a gold certification in Japan, affirming its international commercial success.

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