While You See a Chance
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"While You See a Chance" is a 1980 synth-driven pop-rock song by Steve Winwood that became one of his early solo hits.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
single
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song ⓘ |
| albumArtist | Steve Winwood NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| artist | Steve Winwood NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chartPositionUSBillboardHot100 | top 10 ⓘ |
| chartSuccess | early solo hit for Steve Winwood ⓘ |
| composer |
Steve Winwood
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Will Jennings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticalReception |
praised for its uplifting melody
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recognized as a key track in Steve Winwood’s solo career ⓘ |
| decade | 1980s ⓘ |
| eraInCareer | early solo career of Steve Winwood ⓘ |
| format |
7-inch single
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album track ⓘ |
| genre |
pop rock
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soft rock ⓘ synth-pop ⓘ |
| hasBside | Vacant Chair NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasHook | memorable synthesizer-based intro ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | 1980s adult contemporary pop sound ⓘ |
| hasMusicalFeature |
prominent synthesizer intro
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upbeat pop-rock rhythm ⓘ |
| hasNotableUseOfTechnology | use of synthesizers and drum machines ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
optimism
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personal renewal ⓘ seizing opportunities ⓘ |
| hasType | synth-driven pop-rock song ⓘ |
| includedInAlbum | Arc of a Diver NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| instrumentation | synthesizer-driven arrangement ⓘ |
| isPartOf |
1980s pop-rock canon
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Steve Winwood discography ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lyricist | Will Jennings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performer | Steve Winwood NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performerNationality | British ⓘ |
| previousBandAssociationsOfArtist |
Blind Faith
NERFINISHED
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Spencer Davis Group NERFINISHED ⓘ Traffic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| producer | Steve Winwood NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordingLocation | Netherturkdonic Studios NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Island Records
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Island Records (UK) NERFINISHED ⓘ Island Records (US) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseType | single from the album Arc of a Diver ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1980 ⓘ |
| tempo | medium tempo ⓘ |
| vocalist | Steve Winwood NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| vocalStyle | soul-influenced rock vocal ⓘ |
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