When Will I Be Famous
Bros
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When will I Will I be famous? You're suitably at one with your body And the sun Yes You are! You've read Karl Marx and you've taught yourself to dance You're the best by far! But you keep asking the question Oh You're not supposed to mention. When will I Will I be famous? I can't answer I can't answer that. When will I see my picture in the paper? I can't answer I can't answer that. When will I Will I be famous? You keep asking me Babe. You're a slave to fashion and your life is full of passion It's the way you are! You've suffered for your art with the iogging in the park You know you should go far! But you keep asking the question Oh You're not supposed to mention. When will I Will I be famous? Oh I can't tell you when you'll see your name up in lights. When will I Will I be famous? You keep asking me Babe. I can't wait! You won't suffer in silence You're a talent You know that I've noticed You'd like to be a legend A big star over night! I can't answer your question I can't wait It's driving me insane And you're impossible in patience Tearing at my brain! When will I Will I be famous? I can't answer I can't answer that. When will I Will I be famous? I can't answer I can't answer that. When will I Will I be famous? I can't answer I can't answer that.
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Written by: Nicholas Lynedoch Graham, Thomas Frederick Watkins
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"When Will I Be Famous?" by Bros is a pop song, more specifically falling under the genre of teen pop and pop rock.
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AlbumThis song is from the debut album of the English band Bros, titled "Push".
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Charts Performance"When Will I Be Famous?" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988.
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Platinum CertificationThe song received a platinum certification in the UK, signifying sales of over 600,000 copies.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Nicky Graham and Tom Watkins, who produced the song as well.
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Song AgendaThe song lyrics reflect the desire for fame and recognition, capturing the ambitious spirit of the young pop band.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song became quite popular, featuring the band members dancing and performing in unique outfits, embodying the 80s fashion and style.
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Group Breakup"When Will I Be Famous?" was one of the band's last hits before they broke up in the early 1990s.
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Critic ReviewSome critics have noted that the song can be seen as a precursor to the boy-band phenomenon of the 1990s.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including singer Craig McLachlan and German boy band Touché, have covered "When Will I Be Famous?"
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Live PerformancesThe song is often included in the setlists of Bros's live performances, even after their comeback tour in 2017.
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LegacyThe song remains one of the band's most popular and widely recognized, and it has been included on several 80s compilation albums.
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Music InstrumentsThe song features a catchy guitar riff, and also extensive use of percussion, synthesisers, and keyboards.
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Song LengthThe album version of the song runs for 5 minutes and 2 seconds, with a radio edit commonly used for broadcasts that lasts for about 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Release Date"When Will I Be Famous?" was released as a single on 16 November 1987.
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