How Wonderful You Are
Gordon Haskell
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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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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.
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Chart SuccessDespite 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.
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Peak PositionThe 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".
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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.
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InspirationGordon reportedly came up with the song while travelling around Europe and thinking about a woman he was fond of.
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Christmas SongDespite 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.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised "How Wonderful You Are" for its warm and soothing tone, refined production, and Haskell's soulful voice.
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Rejected by Major LabelsThe 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.
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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.
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Spotify StreamsAs 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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