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About If Only I Could
"If Only I Could" is a 1989 song by American-German singer Sydney Youngblood. It is his debut single and it also became his biggest hit. Released as the lead single from his album, Feeling Free, the song was composed by Claus Zundel, a producer of multi-million selling projects Sacred Spirit and B-Tribe. It was released on vinyl, audio cassette and compact disc, and is now considered Youngblood's signature song, still popular with many of his fans. The song reached number-one in Belgium and was a top 3 hit in many countries, including UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and Germany. In the UK, it was the 11th best-selling single of 1989. On the Eurochart Hot 100, "If Only I Could" reached number 4. Outside Europe, it peaked at number 28 in New Zealand and number 122 in Australia. In the song, Youngblood evokes "the world of brotherhood and love that he would like to create 'if only he could'". This utopian humanism is "very uncommon in the songs devoted to nightclubs". "If Only I Could" used the bassline and drumbeat from the Raze house track "Break 4 Love". The music video for the single features Youngblood bouncing around a ball that resembled the earth, while donning urban clothing and traditional African clothing.more »
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Sydney Youngblood
Sydney Youngblood (born Sydney Ford, 2 December 1960, San Antonio, Texas) is an American-born German singer, who had several successful dance/funk hits during the late 1980s and early 1990s. more »
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Written by: Ralf Hamm, Mike Staab, Sydney Youngblood, Claus Zundel
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10 facts about this song
Popularity and Chart Success"If Only I Could" is the most successful single of Sydney Youngblood. The song reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1989, number 6 on the US Dance Club Songs chart, and peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand Chart. |
InspirationThe song lyrically draws inspiration from the African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," and effectively blends this theme with upbeat dance rhythms. |
Genre"If Only I Could" is a blend of genres, including pop, soul, and house music. This fusion was a defining feature of Sydney Youngblood's style. |
Unique SoundThe song features a memorable piano riff that stands out and is often recognized by its listeners, even today. |
German Connection"If Only I Could" was a huge success in Germany as well, where Sydney Youngblood is originally from. It spent a total of 23 weeks in the German Singles Chart, peaking at number 2. |
Musical and Video ProductionKlaus Genuit is credited for mixing the song, and the music video was produced by Bernard Rose who's a reputed English filmmaker and screenwriter. |
LegacyDespite being released over 30 years ago, "If Only I Could" remains popular and is often played on retro music channels and radio stations. |
AlbumsThe song is included in Sydney Youngblood's debut album, "Feeling Free", released in 1989. It also appears on several 80's compilation albums, demonstrating its lasting impact on the era's pop music. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times, most notably by German DJ, Ferry Ultra in 2002, who featured Sydney Youngblood on vocals. |
Live PerformancesSydney Youngblood has performed "If Only I Could" live on numerous occasions, including on famous TV shows such as "Top of The Pops". |
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