This predominantly Glaswegian act became one of the top-selling UK bands of the late 1980s/early 1990s. The group's members were Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, James Prime, Dougie Vipond, Ewan Vernal and Graeme Kelling.
Ross, a former school teacher originally from Dundee, was the group's frontman, penning the vast majority of Deacon Blue's songs. He married female vocalist Lorraine McIntosh in the later years of the band's career. McIntosh, born May 1964 in Glasgow joined the band in 1987 as a vocalist.
The band's first album, Raintown, produced by Jon Kelly and released in 1987, is regarded by many as the band's finest effort, spawning the singles "Dignity", "Chocolate Girl" and "Loaded". Many consider Raintown to be a concept album, since nearly all the songs contribute to the overall theme of being stuck in a dead-end life in a deprived city longing for something better. The city that the album's title refers to is Glasgow, and the memorable cover art of the album is a shot of the River Clyde's docks taken on a miserable day from Kelvingrove Park.
The second album, 1988's When The World Knows Your Name, was the band's most commercially successful, with the mega-selling singles "Real Gone Kid", "Wages Day" and "Fergus Sings The Blues". However, music critics began deriding the band at this stage for pursuing commercial success over artistic quality, citing the earlier achievements of Raintown.
Jon Kelly returned to the producer's chair in 1991 for Fellow Hoodlums, and the album was met with more critical success, but by now the group's honeymoon period was over and their success started to wane. This album was followed up with Whatever You Say, Say Nothing in 1993, a much more experimental album which gained praise from the critics, but was a commercial failure.
The band released a Greatest Hits compilation the following year.
With Vipond's decision to quit the group in favour for a career in television, Deacon Blue split up in 1994.
Five years later, the band held an unexpected reunion gig in 1999, and this led on to a new album, Walking Back Home, with the band now working on a part-time basis.
The band released another album, Homesick, in 2001.
Though Graeme Kelling died from cancer in 2004, the band has vowed to continue in his absence.
The year 2006 saw Deacon Blue returning to the studio to record three new tracks for a Singles album - including the track "Bigger than Dynamite".
The band performed at Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium, as the pre-match entertainment for the Rugby League Super League Grand Final on the 14 October, and continued on to a full UK tour in November.
The album The Hipsters was released in 2012.
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In 2023 the band released a greatest hits set titled "All The Old 45's" along with a box set of all their albums titled "You Can Have It All".
I Was Right And You Were Wrong
Deacon Blue Lyrics
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Nothing lasts forever
Inside every one of us
There's only so long
I believe the longest day girl
The lovely light of May girl
If asked if I could ever leave
But I will
What I say
What I do
I was right and you were wrong girl
Nothing seems the same
I heard you on the radio
Your voice was so strange
But I will
What I say
What I do
In Deacon Blue's song I Was Right And You Were Wrong, the lyrics suggest a relationship that has come to an end. The repetition of "I was right and you were wrong girl" emphasizes that the singer has a sense of satisfaction that they were correct in how things turned out. The lines "Nothing lasts forever / Inside every one of us / There's only so long" add to the acceptance that all things come to an end, even relationships. The singer seems to be trying to move on and come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over.
The lines "I believe the longest day girl / The lovely light of May girl" paint a picture of summer—a time of light, warmth, and hope. The singer then contradicts this by saying "If asked if I could ever leave / I never saw a change." This highlights the singer's lack of foresight and how they did not expect the relationship to end. The song then takes a turn as the singer says, "But I will / What I say / What I do." This suggests a sense of determination to move on and leave the past behind, despite the pain and nostalgia that can come with moving on from a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was right and you were wrong girl
I have been proven correct while your opinion or action was incorrect, even though you were a female.
Nothing lasts forever
Everything eventually comes to an end, whether it is joy, pain or grief.
Inside every one of us
Each individual possesses secrets, insecurities, and vulnerabilities, though no one reveals them.
There's only so long
Every good thing will come to an end, even though the memory remains.
I believe the longest day girl
My faith assures me that the day will come to an end, no matter how long it may feel, even though you are a female.
The lovely light of May girl
The beautiful bright light in the month of May, even though you are a female.
If asked if I could ever leave
In case there is a question about whether or not I will leave, I will let you know.
I never saw a change
I continuously witnessed a situation that seemed to be constant without any new developments.
But I will
However, I am not forever trapped in this situation, and I will eventually depart in the future.
What I say
I am committed to expressing my opinions to individuals in a frank and honest manner.
What I do
My approach to problem-solving and daily life will reflect my beliefs and convictions.
Nothing seems the same
Everything has changed drastically, in a way that is almost unrecognizable.
I heard you on the radio
I listened to your voice over the radio, without being physically present with you.
Your voice was so strange
Your voice was completely unfamiliar to me, as if we had never met before.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ricky Ross
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Ian Miller
What a fantastic band. So underestimated. Its perfection and never ever boring.
Dutch Martin
On the current tour this opening song of every concert is arranged like some kind of dance / club mix and sounds even more stunning!
Wayne Sewell
One off their best ..without a doubt ..seen them about 6 times live Awesome....Lorraines voice is so mesmerising..
chris morris
LOVE THIS SONG.........................
Ann Fielding
Another Brilliant Song by #Deacon Blue 🎵🎵🎵. Love the word's and the video. It's refreshing to see a different side of Glasgow the way I always picture HOME 🌉🌉🌉
Purple Sky
Ann Fielding This song didn't have much of an impact on the singles chart though. I have no idea why.
Sue Ansarie
Great song. Wow- Ricky looks seriously hot and brooding! Great band!
Webb Lin
Dang cool song! One of my favouites!
rosstaylor1979
Great, moody song.
decker37
Good song and a nice jacket. Perfect combination.