Perfect Way
François K, Scritti Politti
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I took a backseat a backhander I took her back to her room I better get back to the basics for you You gotta conscience compassion you got away with the word You gotta heart full of complacency too I don't have a purpose omission I'm empty by definition I got a lack girl that you'd love to be You want to diva a deduction you want to do what they do want to do damage that you can undo Apart from everyone away from your love A part of me belongs apart from all the hurt above [Chorus] I got a perfect way to make a new proposition I got a perfect way to make a justification I got a perfect way to make a certain a maybe I got a perfect way to make the girls go crazy I took a day job amendment I took a liking to you I took a page out of my rulebook for you You want to message a confession you want to martyr me too You want to margin of error for two Maybe tomorrow the next letter or when the weather gets better I've got to wait here for your moon to turn blue I made an offer an exception I made a sense out of you You took a good look at your book but I knew In times of tenderness in terms baby so true Until such time as I can understand all the things you do Want to forgive you for all the things that you do want to forget how to remember with you Maybe tomorrow the next letter or when the weather gets better I've got to wait here for your moon to turn blue [Chorus]
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Written by: DAVID GAMSON, GREEN GARTSIDE
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10 facts about this song
Recording"Perfect Way" is a song originally recorded by the band Scritti Politti for their album, “Cupid & Psyche 85” but was later recorded by jazz trumpeter Miles Davis.
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PopularityIt was released as a single in the same year and reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. With its synthesized, funky disco beat, it quickly gained popularity.
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Miles Davis's AdaptationIn 1986, Miles Davis recorded a version of "Perfect Way" for his album "Tutu." It became a sizable hit for Davis and was one of the few staples in the setlists of his final tours.
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Genre FusionBoth interpretations of “Perfect Way” show the postmodern blend of jazz, funk, pop, and soul, effectively epitomizing the genre fusion that was characteristic of the mid-80s.
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Grammy NominationThe “Tutu” album, in which "Perfect Way" featured, secured a Grammy nomination for Davis in the Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Soloist category in 1987.
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SongwritingScritti Politti band member Green Gartside is credited as the primary songwriter of "Perfect Way." The song reflects his penchant for combining different musical styles and aesthetics into a distinctive pop sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for the Scritti Politti’s version of "Perfect Way" was directed by John Scarlett Davis and included a blend of performance and abstract narrative sequences.
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Cover VersionsIn addition to Miles Davis, several artists have performed cover versions of "Perfect Way," demonstrating its enduring influence and popularity. Artists such as Age of Chance and Theo Parrish have released their renditions.
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LegacyDavis's cover of "Perfect Way" has become an iconic piece of his later career, showcasing his longevity and ability to adapt to evolving musical trends.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it was released towards the end of Davis’s illustrious career, "Perfect Way" reached number two on Billboard's Top 10 Jazz Singles Chart, demonstrating its cross-genre appeal.
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