Painter Man
Boney M.
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Went to college, studied arts To be an artist make a start Studied hard, gettin' my degree But no one seemed to notice me Painter man, painter man Who want to be a painter man Painter man, painter man Who want to be a painter man Tried cartoons and comic books Dirty postcards could have done Here was where the money laid Classic art has had it's day Painter man, painter man Who want to be a painter man Painter man, painter man Who want to be a painter man Did adverts for T.V. Household shops and brands of tea Labels all around the cans Who want to be a painter man Painter man, painter man Who want to be a painter man Painter man, painter man Who want to be a painter man La, la, la, la, la, la, La, la, la, la, la, la, la, Painter man, painter man Who want to be a painter man
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Written by: EDWIN PHILLIPS, KENNETH PICKETT
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Painter Man" by Boney M falls under the categories of disco, pop, and reggae. This song combines elements from all these genres to create its unique sound.
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Release DateThis song was released in the year 1979, as part of Boney M's fourth studio album, "Oceans of Fantasy".
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Original ArtistsEven though Boney M. popularized "Painter Man", they were not the original artists. The song was initially performed by an English rock band called "The Creation" in 1966.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Painter Man" charted highly in several countries. In particular, it reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1979.
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Contribution of Frank FarianThe producer of "Painter Man" was Frank Farian, a German record producer and songwriter, who is well-known as the mastermind behind the successful group, Boney M.
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Radio-airplay SuccessDespite not being released as a single in many territories, "Painter Man" gained significant radio play and became popular worldwide.
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Lyrical ThemesThe song's lyrics tell the story of an unrecognized artist who struggles to sell his work. This theme resonated with many listeners, contributing to the song's popularity.
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Use in Film"Painter Man" has been heard in a few movies and television shows, expanding its reach beyond just radio and club play.
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Unique Singing StyleBoney M. was known for their captivating performances, and "Painter Man" featured a particularly spirited vocal performance that differed significantly from the original version by The Creation.
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Cover VersionsApart from Boney M., several other artists have also covered "Painter Man", attesting to the enduring popularity of the song.
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