Coming Up
Paul McCartney
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Oh You want a love to last forever One that will never fade away I want to help you with your problem Stick around, I say It's coming up, it's coming up Coming up like a flower Coming up, yeah You got it You want a friend you can rely on One who will never fade away I know you're searching for an answer Stick around, I say It's coming up, yeah, it's coming up Coming up, on the hour Coming up, yeah I like it, yeah You want some peace and understanding So everybody can be free I know that we can get together We hear music, endlessly It's coming up, it's coming up, yeah Coming up like a flower Coming up, oh, I can dig it Hey, get down, get down You want a better kind of future One that everyone could share You're not alone, we all could use it Stick around, we're nearly there It's coming up, yeah, it's coming up Alright, it's coming up like a flower Coming up Oh, clap your hands, come on Clap your hands Yeah You want a love to last forever One that will never fade away I'd like to help you with your problem Stick around, pretty baby, I say It's coming up, yeah, it's coming up Oh, it's coming up like a flower Coming up, pretty babe, I wanna say Coming up, on the hour Coming up, yeah yeah yeah Coming up, pretty baby Coming up, oh, you better believe it Coming up like a flower Coming up Coming up
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Written by: Paul McCartney
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Coming Up" is classified as a Rock, Pop and Funk song, showcasing Paul McCartney's versatility as a musician.
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Released in 1980The song was released on 11 April 1980 in the UK, and a slightly different version was released in the USA on 23 May 1980.
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Album Inclusion"Coming Up" is part of the album "McCartney II," which was Paul McCartney's second solo album, hence the name.
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Commercial SuccessThe song tasted major success by reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Influenced OthersJohn Lennon, a former Beatles bandmate of Paul McCartney, has cited "Coming Up" as a song that inspired him to make music again after a five-year hiatus.
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Music VideoKnown for its notable music video, McCartney played all the members of his one-man band. The concept was revolutionary at the time and remains a classic today.
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Recorded at HomeThe original version of the song was recorded at McCartney's home.
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Synthesized Sound"Coming Up" was known for its synthesized sound, which reflected a new wave trend in music at the beginning of the 1980s era.
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VersatilityMcCartney played all the instruments and sang all the vocal parts in the studio version, highlighting his musical prowess.
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Critically AcclaimedCritics gave McCartney high praise for "Coming Up," with Rolling Stone writers going as far as to say it was one of McCartney's best songs since the Beatles broke up.
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Inspiring Use of TechnologyThe song marked a turning point in McCartney's career as he began to embrace new music technology, something which greatly influenced and added a new dimension to his sound.
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Song SuggestionThe lyrics of "Coming Up" suggest a sense of optimism and confidence, both elements that McCartney wanted to portray in this track.
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