Land of Make Believe
Bucks Fizz
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Stars in your eyes, little one Where do you go to dream To a place, we all know The land of make believe Shadows, tapping at your window Ghostly voices whisper will you come and play Not for all the tea in China Or the corn in Carolina Never, never ever They're running after you babe Run for the sun, little one You're an outlaw once again Time to change, Superman He'll be with us while he can In the land of make believe Something nasty in your garden's waiting Patiently, till it can have your heart Try to go but it won't let you Don't you know it's out to get you running Keep on running They're running after you babe Run for the sun, little one You're an outlaw once again Time to change, Superman He'll be with us while he can In the land of make believe Your world is turning, From night to day, Your dream is burning far, far away Into the blue, You and I, To the circus in the sky, Captain Kids, On the sand, With the treasure close at hand, In the land of make believe In the land of make believe Run for the sun, little one You're an outlaw once again Time to change, Superman He'll be with us while he can In the land of make believe Run for the sun, little one You're an outlaw once again Time to change, Superman He'll be with us while he can In the land of make believe I've got a friend who comes to tea, And no-one else can see but me, He came today, But had to go, To visit you? You never know
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Written by: Andy Hill, Peter John Sinfield
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Land of Make Believe" is a song by British pop group Bucks Fizz. It was released in November 1981 as the lead single from their third studio album, "Are You Ready."
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The SongwritersThe song was written and composed by Andy Hill and ex-King Crimson member Peter Sinfield, who were both successful songwriters for various popular artists at the time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became very popular and reached the No.1 position on the UK Singles Chart in January 1982. It held this position for two weeks and sold over a million copies to eventually garner a gold certification.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song's lyrics contain references to popular children's stories like Peter Pan and Captain Hook which made it a hit with a younger audience. It is also known as a Christmas song, despite not having a distinctly festive theme.
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International Success"Land of Make Believe" was not just a hit in the UK but also achieved success on an international level. It charted in the top 10 in other European countries and even reached No.1 in some including Netherlands and Ireland.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was filmed in a fairytale-like setting, complete with snow, a castle and the group dressed in medieval-inspired outfits. This contributed to its appeal for a younger demographic.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including popper-metallers All About Eve in 2002, Finnish a cappella ensemble Rajaton in 2006, and Swedish eurodance group E-Type in 1995.
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Bucks Fizz’s Career“Land of Make Believe” became one of the signature hits for Bucks Fizz in their career, solidifying their place in British pop music history.
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Critics' ViewpointMusic critics have applauded the song for its catchy melody, clever lyrics, and Bucks Fizz's strong vocal performance. It continues to be acclaimed as a classic piece of 1980's pop music.
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In Pop CultureDespite being released over three decades ago, "Land of Make Believe" continues to hold significant cultural relevance. It is often played on radio stations and at retro music events, and the memory of its inventive music video remains a nostalgic reminder of 1980s pop culture.
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