"Wonderful World" is the second single by British singer James Morrison. The song is the second to be released from his debut album, ''

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'', which was released on 31 July 2006. The song peaked at number 8 on the

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in October, following the CD single release. The song was played in a

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promo in the UK. A version also appears on the 2007

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, '' The Saturday Sessions: The Dermot O'Leary Show'' (

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Track listing

2-track single # "Wonderful World" - 3:30 # "My Uprising" - 3:44 CD-Maxi # "Wonderful World" - 3:30 # " You Give Me Something" (Live in Tokyo) - 3:41 # " Better Man - 3:51 # "Wonderful World" (Video)

Music video

The music video shows James Morrison sitting by a swimming pool with his

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with many beautiful women sunbathing by a mansion. The video then goes on to reveal that the seemingly ideal life going on is just an illusion - the women in fact are in a mental ward.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{Authority control 2006 singles James Morrison (singer) songs Songs written by Eg White 2006 songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by James Morrison (singer)