Tragedy and Mystery
China Crisis
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Winter displayed in a snow white haze Fires burning brightly in the night Tragedy and mystery Open your mind and you will see From waterfalls I hear romantic calls Feather in a ray of sunlight Tragedy and mystery Open your mind and you will see Your world is changing though you cannot see And there's no room for secrecy Your world is changing faster everyday And there's no truth in what they say Two by two My heaven made blue Life in a world of love and truth Tragedy and mystery Open your mind and you will see Your world is changing though you cannot see And there's no room for secrecy Your world is changing faster everyday And there's no truth in what they say
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Written by: EDDIE LUNDON, GARRY DALEY
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Tragedy and Mystery" is a song by the English synth-pop band, China Crisis, renowned for their mix of new wave and synth-pop styles.
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ReleaseIt was released as a single in both 7" and 12" formats in 1983.
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Album FeatureThe song is from their second studio album 'Working with Fire and Steel – Possible Pop Songs Volume Two,' that debuted in 1983.
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Charts"Tragedy and Mystery" stands out as one of China Crisis' successful songs, reaching number 46 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyric ThemeThe song lyrics and tone often suggest a sense of melancholy, which is a common attribute of China Crisis's artistic direction.
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GenreStructurally, the song contains elements of synth-pop and new wave music -- genres that the band is well known for.
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Production Team"Tragedy and Mystery" was produced by Mike Howlett, who is noted for his work with many successful new wave and synth-pop bands of the ’80s.
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Cover ArtThe song’s cover art, which features a greyish tone with the figure of a bird, reflects the tragic and enigmatic mood suggested by its title.
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LegacyLike many of China Crisis’s works, "Tragedy and Mystery" is considered a classic from the 1980s synth-pop era by fans and critics.
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MembersThe band members involved in the song include Gary Daly, Eddie Lundon, Gazza Johnson, and Kevin Wilkinson.
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Lyrics AuthorsThe song was written by the band's core members, Daly and Lundon.
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