Wheel of Fortune

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About Wheel of Fortune

"Wheel of Fortune" is a song by Swedish pop group Ace of Base, and also their debut single. It was first released in the Nordics in April 1992 through Danish Mega Records as the first single from their first album, Happy Nation. It was re-released worldwide in April 1993 after the success of "All That She Wants". The single peaked within the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Switzerland. And within the top 20 in Finland, Iceland, Ireland and the UK. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 5. 


Year:
1993
3:54
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What you gonna tell your dad
It's like a wheel of fortune
What you gonna tell your dad
If this wheel lets you down
My love is my engine
And you might be fuel
Stop acting cool
Just bet you might win
I'm not too cool
We're gonna make you move

Don't push me
I don't want to can't you see it
Fast and slowly
And don't count your chicks
Before they're hatched baby

What you gonna tell your dad
It's like a wheel of fortune
What you gonna tell your dad
If this wheel lets you down
My love is my engine
And you might be fuel
Stop acting cool
Just bet you might win
I'm not too cool

Hey you,
We're gonna make you move
It tastes like steel
Like a stab from a knife

Ooh, what you gonna tell your daddy?
Ooh, whoa whoa
What you gonna tell your daddy?
Ooh, whoa

Say, what you gonna tell your daddy?
Mmm, oh, what you gonna tell your daddy?
Oooh, what you gonna tell your daddy?
I'm in love with another fool!

I'm in love with you, I like your style
I want you, I'm in love
I'm in love with you, I like your style
I want you, I'm in love

What you gonna tell your dad, it's like a wheel of fortune
And what you gonna tell your dad if itlet's you down, yeah
What you gonna tell your dad, it's like a wheel of fortune
And what you gonna tell your dad if this wheel let's you down?

My love is my engine and you might be fuel
Stop acting cool
Just bet you might win
I'm not too cool
I'm in love with another fool!

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm in love with another fool!
Dad, dad, dad, daddy

I'm in love with you, I like your style
I want you, I'm in love
I'm in love with you, I like your style

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Ace of Base

Ace of Base is a pop band based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Its original lineup consisted of Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg, and three siblings, Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Malin "Linn" Berggren and Jenny Berggren. They released four studio albums between 1993 and 2002, which sold over 30 million copies worldwide. This makes them the third-most successful band from Sweden of all time, after ABBA and Roxette. more »

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Written by: - BUDDHA, - JOKER

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13 facts about this song

Album Membership
"Wheel of Fortune" is a part of Ace of Base's debut album "Happy Nation" also known as "The Sign" in North America.
Initial Release
This song was initially released in Europe in 1992 as their debut single.
Commercial Success
It reached number 2 on the Danish Singles Chart in September 1993 and remained in the top 10 for three months.
Song Versions
An updated version of "Wheel of Fortune" was released in 1993 for their US debut album, “The Sign”.
Music Video
The music video for "Wheel of Fortune" was directed by Viking Nielsson and shot in Egypt.
Rap Segment
The song famously includes a rap segment, which was a rarity in the genre of Europop at the time.
High Chart Positions
"Wheel of Fortune" successfully charted high in the several countries including Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
Unique Sound
The group's unique sound, as represented in songs such as "Wheel of Fortune," contributed to their status as one of the most successful pop bands in the 90s.
Song Composition
"Wheel of Fortune" was written by Jonas Berggren and Ulf Ekberg, and its original production was by Jonas, Ulf, and John Ballard.
Various Formats
The song was released in different formats, including 7" and 12" vinyl, CD, and cassette.
Inspiration
This song is considered a progenitor of the "Europop dance" trend, which inspired many artists and bands in the following years.
Selected for Compilation
"Wheel of Fortune" was included in their Greatest Hits compilation album "Singles of the 90s" in 1999.
Language Version
There's a Spanish version of the song titled “La Rueda De La Fortuna” which appeared on their album "Happy Nation (U.S. Version)".

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