Wonderful Life - Black

Have you ever listened to the lyrics of the song that gives this 1987 debut by Black its name? I mean, really listened? If you have, then you'll know just how silly Cadbury's, Standard Life and all the rest would look if everybody else had - "Look at me standing here on my own again" - oh yes, it's a wonderful life alright. Black was born plain Colin Vearncombe in West Derby, Liverpool in 1962. The stage name apparently comes from a tribal musical notation system which uses colours - which makes perfect sense if you've ever heard the man singing. The lyrics are almost always as black as the key in which they're sung. A couple ...  Read the complete review