Rise to the Occasion
Climie Fisher
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I know you gonna dig this Oh one two one two three four I know you gonna dig this everybody Pump pump pum up that bass I can see it in your eyes You need a friend tonight 'Cause someone broke your heart in two You need a volunteer To wipe away your tears Someone who will rescue you Your whole world is tumbling down Can't get your feet on solid ground You're looking for someone Someone you know, you can count on I'll rise to the occasion Help me through the situation I'll be your inspiration Yeah, I'll rise to the occasion, oh No memories to shake No promises to break Just tender love and honestly I can offer you so much And I feel it when we touch Maybe this was meant to be I'm gonna share a secret with you My heart's been broken too I'm looking for someone Someone I know I can count on Take to heart this invitation So won't you rise to the occasion Help me through the situation You can be my inspiration Take to heart this invitation Come on come on baby, ooh Come on Buddy get with the beat I don't know what you mean Get with the beat - I'm a little rusty on it Don't touch that I know I know you gonna dig this Pump pump pump up that bass Dig this Rise to the occasion We'll get through this situation Be each other's inspiration I'll rise to the occasion I'll give you real apprecation I'll be your inspiration
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Written by: DENNIS MORGAN, ROB FISHER, SIMON CLIMIE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Year of Release"Rise to the Occasion" was released in the year 1987.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of Climie Fisher's debut album, "Everything," which was released the same year.
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Band's FormationClimie Fisher was a British pop duo, named after its members Simon Climie and Rob Fisher.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant popularity and climbed to number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre Classification"Rise to the Occasion" is classified under the synth-pop genre, which involves a heavy use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments.
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Length of the TrackThe length of the original version of the song is 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
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Remixed VersionA remixed hip hop version was released later, and this version became more popular than the original.
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Dual Release“Rise to the Occasion” was released in two versions - the original and an extended remix. Both these versions were later included on the band's debut album.
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International RecognitionBesides the UK, the song also received good performance in other parts of the world, including Switzerland where it reached number 3 on the chart, and in the Netherlands, where it topped at number 7.
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Subsequent RecognitionEven after its initial release, the song continues to enjoy popularity due to its memorable lyrics and catchy tune. It is often featured on playlists of the best '80s hits and in various compilines of pop music from the era.
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Plagiarism AllegationsIn 2018, the song's hip-hop remix got caught in a controversy when a fan pointed out its resemblance with Bruno Mars' "That's What I Like." However, it was clarified that the situations were pure coincidence as no official statement was made regarding plagiarism.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists, which speaks to its enduring popularity.
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