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.
http://www.deaconblue.com/, followed by A New House, Believers, City of Love and Riding On The Tide Of Love.
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".
Wonderful
Deacon Blue Lyrics
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Waking up nights waiting for morning to break
Rumours abound you might be glad to be free
I canβt imagine how bad it must be in my company
There was a time when I was too scared to be near you
Times when I tried something to prove I donβt need you
But every road that I crawled only led me to youAnd every time I set you free you only walked backed again
Look at us now thereβs a world full of wonderful
Heaven is waiting so donβt be afraid of whatβs
Possible now in this world full of wonderful
If heavenβs not there then the world can be beautiful
Yeah isnβt it good
Yeah isnβt it good
Yeah isnβt it good
Yeah isnβt it good
Yeah isnβt it good
Yeah isnβt it good
The lyrics of Deacon Blue's song "Wonderful" explore themes of love, insecurity, and the power of forgiveness. The song paints a picture of a relationship that has encountered struggles and challenges, but ultimately finds its way back to a place of acceptance and hope.
The opening lines suggest a sense of longing and uncertainty. The singer is "walking the floor," searching for something to say, and waking up at night, anxiously waiting for the morning to break. There are rumors that the other person might be better off without them, and the singer acknowledges that they can't fathom how difficult it must be to be in their company. This showcases a lack of self-esteem and a fear of not being enough for the other person.
The second verse reveals the vulnerability and mistakes made by the singer. They admit to times when they were too afraid to be close to the other person and attempted to prove that they didn't need them. However, as they pursued different paths, they discovered that every road only led them back to each other. Despite setting the other person free, they inescapably walked back into their lives.
The chorus brings a shift in perspective. It speaks of the current state of the relationship, emphasizing that there is now a world full of wonderful possibilities. It suggests that heaven, metaphorically representing a place of joy and happiness, is waiting for them. It encourages the other person not to be afraid and highlights the potential for beauty in the world, even if heaven isn't present. The repetition of "Yeah isn't it good" serves as a mantra, reinforcing the newfound appreciation for the relationship and the hope for a better future.
Overall, "Wonderful" is a song that acknowledges past mistakes and insecurities within a relationship, but ultimately embraces forgiveness, acceptance, and the potential for a beautiful future together.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking the floor trying to find something to say
Struggling to come up with the right words, pacing back and forth
Waking up nights waiting for morning to break
Restless nights eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new day
Rumours abound you might be glad to be free
There are speculations that you might feel relieved to be liberated
I canβt imagine how bad it must be in my company
I cannot fathom how difficult it must be for you to be around me
There was a time when I was too scared to be near you
Once upon a time, I was too fearful to be in your presence
Times when I tried something to prove I donβt need you
At certain moments, I made attempts to show that I am independent and don't require you
But every road that I crawled only led me to you
Despite my efforts to distance myself, every path I took ultimately brought me back to you
And every time I set you free you only walked backed again
Whenever I granted you freedom, you always returned to me
Look at us now thereβs a world full of wonderful
Observing our current situation, there is a world filled with incredible possibilities and joy
Heaven is waiting so donβt be afraid of whatβs
A blissful paradise awaits, so don't be afraid of
Possible now in this world full of wonderful
The various opportunities that are now feasible in this magnificent world
If heavenβs not there then the world can be beautiful
Even without a heavenly existence, the world can still be remarkably beautiful
Yeah isnβt it good
Indeed, isn't it remarkable?
Yeah isnβt it good
Indeed, isn't it wonderful?
Yeah isnβt it good
Indeed, isn't it amazing?
Yeah isnβt it good
Indeed, isn't it fantastic?
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: AARON SHELDON ESPE, GREGOR GRANT PHILP, RICHARD ALEXANDER ROSS
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@angelgonzalezlucero7324
walking the floor trying to find something to say
waking up nights waiting for morning to break
rumours abound you might be glad to be free
I can't imagine how bad it must be in my company
there was a time when I was too scared to be near you
times when I tried something to prove I don't need you
but every road that i crawled only led me to you
every time I set you free you only walked back again
look at us now there's a world full of wonderful
heaven is waiting so don't be afraid of what's
possible now in this world full of wonderful
if heaven's not there then the world can be beautiful
yeah, isn't it good?
JUST LIFE. JUST WONDERFUL.
@Jfruiz00
Even the video is elegant. No one do it like them.
@CuteTimsterMusicVideoChannel
Hi guys , wow it's like you never went away ..please stay !! The world needs your music ..Tim π€
@dutchmartin1837
One word .... Stunning1
@JoanEscala
You're going to make me cry !
@fuTuRo-Sonic
So good to hear new material as good as ever. Artistes always improve with age as they hone their craft despite the mainstream moving on. The very best of luck with the new album and never stop writing ... I know I can't!
@JOHNCONNOR19840
I love you Kimberleyβ₯οΈ
@angelgonzalezlucero7324
walking the floor trying to find something to say
waking up nights waiting for morning to break
rumours abound you might be glad to be free
I can't imagine how bad it must be in my company
there was a time when I was too scared to be near you
times when I tried something to prove I don't need you
but every road that i crawled only led me to you
every time I set you free you only walked back again
look at us now there's a world full of wonderful
heaven is waiting so don't be afraid of what's
possible now in this world full of wonderful
if heaven's not there then the world can be beautiful
yeah, isn't it good?
JUST LIFE. JUST WONDERFUL.
@beatbrat33
I booked them for the Shetland rock festival in 87, first album was sold with a cash back guarantee if you didn't like the album.πΆ.π
@pauldavis3837
Outstanding as always xx
@davidblack2983
Such a beautiful song ... Gorgeously blended vocals ... After 30 odd years .. still get a buzz at new material from DB ... πππ