Clare (song)
1989 single by Fairground Attraction
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"Clare" is a song by British band Fairground Attraction, which was released on 16 January 1989 as the final single from their debut album The First of a Million Kisses. The song peaked in the UK Singles Chart at number 49. It was the last single released by the band before they split up.
| "Clare" | ||||
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| Single by Fairground Attraction | ||||
| from the album The First of a Million Kisses | ||||
| A-side | "Clare" | |||
| B-side | "The Game of Love" | |||
| Released | 16 January 1989 | |||
| Recorded | January 1988 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock, skiffle, folk | |||
| Length | 3:16 | |||
| Label | RCA Records | |||
| Songwriter | Mark E. Nevin | |||
| Producers | Fairground Attraction, Kevin Moloney[1] | |||
| Fairground Attraction singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
A music video for the song exists filmed in New Orleans.[2]
Critical reception
On its release as a single, Steve Lamacq of New Musical Express considered "Clare" to be a "jazzier number" than "Perfect" and felt the song was released as a single "with good reason". He added, "It busks away and Eddi Reader's athletic vocals do an exotic dance with an eligible clarinet".[3]
Track listing
Original 12" release
- "Clare" 3:14[4]
- "Do You Want To Know A Secret?" 2:33
- "The Game of Love" 3:25
- "Jock O' Hazeldean" 3:06
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italy Airplay (Music & Media)[5] | 1 |
| UK Singles Chart | 49 |
