Temporary Beauty
Graham Parker
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You have to do your best to come up to par, from straight off the Production line like a car, Till everything you put on is a put-on, and you don't know who's face You're gazing upon Could be anyone you're sending out there tonight, is it any wonder all of The lights are too bright? And you need temporary beauty, and pray to God that it doesn't rain You need temporary beauty, even though it might be love in vain The world is full of little people like you, they have to read a book to Learn what to do They hang around in second -hand[?] clothes, and every kind of pressure Steps on their toes Love doesn't fall out of a magazine, you mustn't always believe what you've seen And you need temporary beauty, and pray to God that it doesn't rain You need temporary beauty, even though it might be love in vain Ah-ah temporary beauty, ah-ah temporary beauty, ah-ah temporary beauty You might be the sweetest little girl in your heart, But still the world [?] knows that and tears you apart You think of the parties you'll never attend, you dream of someone who's More than a friend Love doesn't jump out of a magazine, you mustn't always believe what you've seen And you need temporary beauty, and pray to God that it doesn't rain You need temporary beauty, even though it might be love, even though it Might be love, Even though it might be love in vain
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Written by: GRAHAM THOMAS PARKER
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Temporary Beauty” is a song by English singer-songwriter Graham Parker. Parker is known for his energetic performances and his fusion of rock, reggae, and soul music genres.
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Album AppearanceThe song is part of the album "Another Grey Area" which was released in 1982. This album marked a change in Parker's sound and style, incorporating more slick, mainstream production.
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Song ThemeThe song "Temporary Beauty" is noted for its poignant lyrics addressing the fleeting nature of beauty and the impermanence of life.
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Top RankingAlthough it wasn't a chart-topping hit, "Temporary Beauty" is often considered one of Parker’s finest tracks by numerous critics and fans alike.
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Additional ArtistsThe track featured backing vocals from singer Madeline Bell, a successful soloist and a background singer for other artists like The Rolling Stones and Elton John.
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Best Selling Album"Another Grey Area", the album “Temporary Beauty” features on, became one of Parker’s best-selling albums in the United States.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Another Grey Area" was nominated for a Grammy for best engineering, non-classical, highlighting the quality of the sound and production, including on the track "Temporary Beauty".
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Live Performances"Temporary Beauty" has become a mainstay of Parker's live performances, and he continues to perform it at his concerts to this day.
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Musical Style"Temporary Beauty" illustrates Graham Parker's transition from his earlier, more raw, pub rock-influenced sound to a more polished, radio-friendly style.
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Inspirational MessageThe song serves as an emotional commentary on the ephemeral nature of beauty and how it should be valued and enjoyed while it lasts.
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