Fairground by Simply Red

Album: Life (1995)

Charted: 1

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The basis for this song is "Give It Up," a UK Top 5 hit for the Dutch duo The Goodmen. Mick Hucknall acknowledged The Goodmen in this song with the lyric, "Let's make amends like all goodmen should."
This is Simply Red's best selling single in the UK, with 783,000 copies sold. It's also their only single to top the British charts - both "Holding Back The Years" and "If You Don't Know Me By Now" topped the American charts but peaked at #2 in Britain. >>>
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Edward Pearce - Ashford, Kent, England, for above 2

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The Dude from NycJason, Simply Red sings, "Even if I know we can't make it" It is a story about a doomed, self destructive relationship because the partner suffers from emotional distress and insecurity. He realizes this, yet relishes every moment with his partner so much that his spirts are uplifted by the very thought he'll soon return to her. To give hope to his partner that she can overcome her anxiety and reciprocate love and security. Even in the darkest of time he finds solace and pleasure with friends. It is a tragic love story.
Jason Ford from CaliforniaWhy does he sing that he "loves the thought of coming home to you, even if we CAN make it"? Makes no sense.
Jennifer from Indianapolis, InLOVE LOVE LOVE this song. I first heard it when I was traveling in the UK in 1995 and immediately bought the CD as soon as I returned home. The whole CD is awesome.

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