Rise to the Occasion

Climie Fisher

About Rise to the Occasion

"Rise to the Occasion" is a song by English pop duo Climie Fisher, from their debut album Everything. Released as a single in 1987 as the fourth single from the album, it was a Top 20 hit in seven countries, including the Netherlands and South Africa where it reached No. 1. A popular remix by PWL's Phil Harding and Jamie Bromfield was also released as the A-side on 7" and 12" formats. It was after the success of the "Hip Hop Mix" that "Love Changes (Everything)" was re-released in 1988 and became a much bigger hit this time round. The song's music video was directed by Dieter Trattmann. 


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1988
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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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Climie Fisher

Climie Fisher were a UK pop duo formed by vocalist Simon Climie (born 1957) and former Naked Eyes keyboardist Rob Fisher (5 November 1956 - 25 August 1999). In 1987-8, they had two international hit singles: "Rise to the Occasion" and "Love Changes (Everything)". more »

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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.
Album Information
The song is a part of Climie Fisher's debut album, "Everything," which was released the same year.
Band's Formation
Climie Fisher was a British pop duo, named after its members Simon Climie and Rob Fisher.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant popularity and climbed to number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
Genre Classification
"Rise to the Occasion" is classified under the synth-pop genre, which involves a heavy use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments.
Length of the Track
The length of the original version of the song is 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
Remixed Version
A remixed hip hop version was released later, and this version became more popular than the original.
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.
International Recognition
Besides 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.
Subsequent Recognition
Even 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.
Plagiarism Allegations
In 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.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a number of artists, which speaks to its enduring popularity.

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