Hiroshima
Wishful Thinking
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There's a shadow of a man at Hiroshima Where he passed the moon In a wonderland at Hiroshima 'Neath the August moon And the world remembers his face Remembers the place was Here Fly metal bird to Hiroshima And away your load Speak the magic word to Hiroshima Let the sky explode And the world remembers his name Remembers the flame was Hiroshima And the world remembers his name Remembers the flame was Hiroshima Hiroshima Hiroshima Hiroshima Hiroshima
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Written by: DAVID RAYMOND MORGAN
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Hiroshima" is a popular song by the British band Wishful Thinking. It was released in 1971 and is arguably their most recognized song.
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Historical ContextThe song draws its title and theme from the bombing of Hiroshima, which was a gruesome event of World War II. The band expressed their anti-war sentiments through this song.
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German SuccessDespite being a British band, the song found massive success in Germany. It actually peaked at number 4 on the German music charts in 1978, seven years after its original release.
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Album Acceptance"Hiroshima" was the lead single from the band's fourth studio album called "Hiroshima," which also resonated with the audience.
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LineupThat particular song included the following band members: Roy Daniels (lead vocals), Kevin Finn (vocals, guitar), John Franklin (bass, vocals), and Brian Allen (drums).
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German VersionDue to its success in Germany, a German version of "Hiroshima" was later released, which made its impact even more profound in the German-speaking regions.
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LaterversionsSeveral other artists have also covered "Hiroshima," most notably Sandra, whose version also charted highly in several countries in the '90s.
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Chart PerformanceIn 1978, "Hiroshima" reached No.4 on German Top 100 Singles and remained there for 32 weeks.
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Lyrics ConceptThe lyrics of the song are written from the perspective of a man who flew the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. It reflects a deep sense of remorse and condemnation of war.
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MelodyThe song is notable for its haunting melody, combined with melancholic lyrics, which deeply resonated with the audience during that time.
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