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Darling it's a life of surprises

"Life of Surprises" was described as being in a "philosophical vein behind the up-and-running light soul sounds" by Q reviewer Phil Sutcliffe. "Life of Surprises" was not part of the original 1985 running order of Protest Songs; it dates from the demo sessions in Lynx Studios for From Langley Park to Memphis in late 1986. This recording was first released as a B-side on the single of "Nightingales" before its inclusion on Protest Songs. In his review of Protest Songs, Stuart Maconie considered the song to be a potential hit single. Maconie was… read more
"Life of Surprises" was described as being in a "philosophical vein behind the up-and-running light soul sounds" by Q reviewer Ph… read more
"Life of Surprises" was described as being in a "philosophical vein behind the up-and-running light soul sounds" by Q reviewer Phil Sutcliffe. "Life of Surprises… read more

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Prefab Sprout are an English pop band from Witton Gilbert, County Durham formed in 1976, who rose to fame during the 1980s. Though critically acclaimed, and considered by many to have released some of the best pop albums of the decade, the band never matched this acclaim with commercial success. The band's best known lineup comprised Paddy McAloon (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Wendy Smith (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Martin McAloon (bass), and Neil Conti (drums). Their biggest commercial and critical success came with 1990's Jordan: The Comeback (one of two albums produced by… read more
Prefab Sprout are an English pop band from Witton Gilbert, County Durham formed in 1976, who rose to fame during the 1980s. Though critically acclaimed, and considered by many to have relea… read more
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