This spring sees the release of an extended edition of the hugely successful debut album, Wonderful Life by Black. Released in 1987, the album is probably best known for its title track, which was a huge hit in the UK, throughout Europe and beyond, and went on to spawn countless cover versions and appear in many in adverts, TV programmes and films. The single was originally released on the independent label Ugly Man in 1986 and sold out of its initial pressing of 1000 copies. Black soon signed to A&M Records with whom he reached the UK Top 10 in June 1987, with the single Sweetest Smile. A slightly reworked version of Wonderful Life followed soon after and also hit the Top 10. The album Wonderful Life went on to sell well over 1.5 million copies.<\/p>\n
This special 2-CD edition comprises the full original album plus a second CD of 14 bonus tracks, including the original Ugly Man version of the Wonderful Life single plus a selection of B-sides and four songs from a 1986 Janice Long session. The album\u2019s liner notes come complete with a specially commissioned interview with Colin. <\/p>\n
Black is the singer and songwriter Colin Vearncombe who continues to record and perform today. As Black he recorded a total of three albums with A&M and the fourth Black album, Are We Having Fun Yet? was released on Colin\u2019s own Nero Schwarz label in 1993. After that Colin took some time out to decide how he wanted to progress with his musical career and following a rejuvenating weekend in Devon on a songwriting workshop, hosted by Squeeze\u2019s Chris Difford, he released his fifth album, The Accused, his first under his own name. He has since gone on to release a number of acclaimed albums. He will undertake a 9-date, acoustic tour of the UK this April.<\/p>\n
Track Listing<\/p>\n
Disc One<\/p>\n
1.\tWonderful Life
\n2.\tSometimes For The Asking
\n3.\tFinder
\n4.\tParadise
\n5.\tI\u2019m Not Afraid
\n6.\tI Just Grew Tired
\n7.\tBlue
\n8.\tJust Making Memories
\n9.\tSweetest Smile
\n10.\tRavel in the Rain
\n11.\tLeave Yourself Alone
\n12.\tSixteens
\n13.\tIt\u2019s Not You Lady Jane
\n14.\tHardly Star-Crossed Lovers<\/p>\n
Disc Two<\/p>\n
1.\tWonderful Life (Ugly Man Single)
\n2.\tBirthday Night (Ugly Man Single)
\n3.\tDagger Reel (B-Side Paradise)
\n4.\tSometimes For The Asking (B-Side Paradise)
\n5.\tEverything\u2019s Coming Up Roses (The Fairly Mental Mix)
\n6.\tHave It Your Own Way (B-Side I\u2019m Not Afraid)
\n7.\tMy Lover (B-Side I\u2019m Not Afraid)
\n8.\tLife Calls (B-Side Wonderful Life)
\n9.\tHad Enough (B-Side Wonderful Life)
\n10.\tAll We Need Is The Money (B-Side Wonderful Life)
\n11.\tSometimes For The Asking (Janice Long session 1986)
\n12.\tEverything\u2019s Coming Up Roses (Janice Long session 1986)
\n13.\tI\u2019m Not Afraid (Janice Long session 1986)
\n14.\tSweetest Smile (Janice Long session 1986) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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