How Wonderful You Are

Gordon Haskell

About How Wonderful You Are

How Wonderful You Are is a 2001 song by Gordon Haskell. It was released as a single in the Christmas period of 2001 after mass promotion by BBC Radio 2 where it became a favorite of listeners after being featured by the drive time presenter Johnnie Walker. It was the UK Christmas number-two in 2001 behind Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman's cover of "Somethin' Stupid". The song is the most requested song of all time at Radio 2.


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2002
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I go out most nights
Attracted by the lights
Listen to the jazz in Harry's bar
And I know it won't be long

Before they play that song
Do you know how wonderful you are?
It's a sentimental sound
Make me want to fool around

With somebody who is wishing on a star
I pull my hat down low
Go up and say hello
Do you know how wonderful you are?

Always struggled with the art of conversation
And they'll be those for whom this song has no appeal
But I know it works for me
And I'm sure you will agree

[Chorus]
That It illustrates exactly how I feel
Things can happen fast
Some things are built to last
I've seen it all go down in Harry's bar

Though we've only just begun
This show will run and run
Do you know how wonderful you are?

I've always struggled with the art of conversation
And they'll be those for whom this song has no appeal
But I know it works for me
And I'm sure you will agree

[Chorus]

Though we've only just begun
This show will run and run
Do you know how wonderful you are?
Do you know how wonderful you are?
Do you know how wonderful you are?

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Gordon Haskell

Gordon Haskell (born 27 April 1946, in Verwood, Dorset, England) is a Pop, Rock & Blues music vocalist, songwriter, and bassist. He first gained recognition as a member of the British band Les Fleur de Lys. He sang on one of the songs of King Crimson's second album, then played bass and sang on their third album. After departing from King Crimson, he continued his musical career as a solo musician & gained international recognition in 2001 with his hit song How Wonderful You Are. more »

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Written by: GORDON HASKELL

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10 facts about this song

Label Classification
"How Wonderful You Are" is a single by British musician Gordon Haskell. It's a soft pop song with jazz influences.
Chart Success
Despite being a quiet and understated ballad, "How Wonderful You Are" achieved an unexpected success becoming the most requested song on BBC Radio 2 in 2001.
Peak Position
The song peaked at No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart on the week ending January 5th, 2002. It was held off from claiming the top spot by Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman’s duet cover of "Somethin’ Stupid".
Album Release
"How Wonderful You Are" was also the lead single from Gordon Haskell's sixth studio album, "Harry's Bar," which was released in 2002.
Inspiration
Gordon reportedly came up with the song while travelling around Europe and thinking about a woman he was fond of.
Christmas Song
Despite not being traditionally labeled as a Christmas song, it has become a popular tune around the holiday season due to its release timing and heartfelt sentiment.
Critical Acclaim
Critics praised "How Wonderful You Are" for its warm and soothing tone, refined production, and Haskell's soulful voice.
Rejected by Major Labels
The song failed to secure a release from several major labels because it wasn't seen as commercially viable. However, its immense success later proved the critics wrong.
Gordon's Career Revival
"How Wonderful You Are" helped revive Gordon Haskell's music career, bringing him back into the mainstream spotlight after years of lesser-known releases.
Spotify Streams
As of 2021, "How Wonderful You Are" has over 1 million streams on Spotify, maintaining its popularity even nearly two decades after its initial release.

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