"Clare" is a song by British band

Fairground Attraction Fairground Attraction were a London based folk and soft rock band. They are notable for the 1988 hit songs " Perfect" and "Find My Love", both taken from the group's multi-platinum selling debut album, ''The First of a Million Kisses''. The ban ...

, which was released on 16 January 1989 as the final single from their debut album ''

The First of a Million Kisses ''The First of a Million Kisses'' is the debut album by Fairground Attraction, released in 1988. The album features the number-one single " Perfect". Composition The album is a characteristic blend of folk, jazz, country, and Cajun elements (all ...

''. The song peaked in the UK Singles Chart at number 49. It was the last single released by the band before they split up.

Music video

A music video for the song exists filmed in New Orleans.

Critical reception

On its release as a single, Steve Lamacq of ''

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'' 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".

Track listing

Original release

#"Clare" #"The Game of Love"

Charts

References

1989 singles Fairground Attraction songs Songs written by Mark Nevin 1988 songs RCA Records singles {{1980s-single-stub