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Sweet Inspiration (Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Sweet Inspiration'" is a song by American soul group Johnny Johnson and the Bandwagon, released as a single in May 1970 as the first single from their second album 'Soul Survivor'. It peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming their second top-ten hit there.
Release
Due to the group's lack of success in the US compared to the UK (where "Breakin' Down the Walls of Heartache" was a top 5 hit), the group had relocated to the UK. Therefore, "Sweet Inspiration" was released there first in May 1970, before being in the US in July. The B-side, "Pride Comes Before a Fall", was written by Jacky Arthur and Mel Kent.
Track listing
'7"'
# "Sweet Inspiration" 3:05
# "Pride Comes Before a Fool" 2:40
Charts
Cover versions
* In July 1970, Cilla Black released a version of the song on her album of the same name.
* A version by Dusty Springfield was recorded in June 1970, but was not released at the time. It has since been released on various compilation albums.
References
Category:1970 singles
Category:1970 songs
Category:Bell Records singles
Category:Cilla Black songs
Category:Songs written by John Cameron (musician)
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