Getting Better

Shed Seven

About Getting Better

"Getting Better" is the second single from the Shed Seven album A Maximum High. The song spent a total of 3 weeks in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 14 on 27 January 1996. The song also appears on the band's compilation albums Going For Gold and The Singles Collection, along with the live albums Where Have You Been Tonight? and Live At The BBC. The song was used as the theme tune for the ITV2 reality show CelebAir which was featured celebrities undertaking the roles of Check-In Attendants and Airline Cabin-Crew. The show was broadcast between 2 September 2008 and 23 October 2008 and was won by Lisa Maffia. The BBC used the song towards the end of the group games in the FIFA World Cup 2010, to add hope to England World Cup campaign. 


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You are my guiding light
And you're shining brighter
You shine like Tokyo
It's getting better all the time
And the hills are alive
With the sound of music
It's getting better all the time
It's getting better all the time
I've got my wings and I can fly
I will fly to you
You are my one ambition
Show me your recognition
It's getting better all the time

A nod's as good a wink
No matter what you're thinking
You are the missing link
It's getting better all the time
And the streets are alive
With the sound of music
It's getting better all the time
I could take you to work
And show you some of my perks
It's getting better all the time

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Shed Seven

Shed Seven are an English rock band from York and were one of the groups which contributed to the Britpop music scene that evolved during the 1990s, yet never received the degree of mainstream success achieved by bands such as Oasis and Blur. They formed in 1990 and originally comprised Rick Witter (vocals), Joe Johnson (guitar and keyboards, later replaced by Paul Banks), Tom Gladwin (bass) and Alan Leach (drums). more »

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Written by: ALAN STEVEN LEACH, PAUL ADRIAN BANKS, RICHARD JAMES WITTER, THOMAS PETER GLADWIN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Getting Better" is a song by British rock band, Shed Seven. It was released as a single in February 1996.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song achieved noteworthy chart success. It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for 3 weeks.
Inclusion in Album
The song is taken from the band's second studio album, "A Maximum High," which was released in the same year.
Music Video
The official music video of "Getting Better" features various scenes of the band performing and having fun.
Contribution to Band's Success
"Getting Better" is often considered a vital song that contributed significantly to Shed Seven’s rise to fame during the Britpop era in the mid-'90s.
Lyric Composition
The lyrics of "Getting Better" represent a positive and uplifting message, prompting listeners to believe that things can always improve, hence the title 'Getting Better.'
Live Performances
Over the years, "Getting Better" has remained a fan favorite and is often included in the band's live performances.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by band members Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin, Rick Witter, and Alan Leach.
Genre
The song is classified within the genre of Britpop, a mid-90s British music movement that saw bands like Oasis, Blur, and Shed Seven gaining prominence.
Reception and Legacy
Though over two decades old, "Getting Better" remains a beloved song among fans and critics, helping to define Shed Seven's sound and contributing to the band's legacy in the Britpop era.

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