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Life in Detail
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Wikipedia article
"'Life in Detail'" is a song by the English vocalist Robert Palmer, which was released in 1990 as a promotional single from the soundtrack of the American romantic comedy film 'Pretty Woman'. The song was written by Palmer and Allen Powell, and produced by Palmer. It reached No. 7 on the US 'Billboard' Album Rock Tracks, and No. 34 on the Canadian 'RPM' Top Singles Chart.
"Life in Detail" had been written exclusively for the film.Nanaimo Daily News - April 27, 1990 - page 36 Powell had previously been the drummer in Vinegar Joe, which Palmer fronted, in the early 1970s. Following the band's split, Palmer and Powell continued their friendship and would write a number of songs together which Palmer recorded. According to 'Manchester Evening News', "Life in Detail" allowed him to buy a 40-foot sail boat to live on, which he had moored at Sausalito, California.
Critical reception
Upon release, the 'Nanaimo Daily News' described the song as a "thumping jumper". 'The Clarion-Ledger' noted: "The driving "Life in Detail" is only slightly less irresistible than Palmer's previous chartbusters".The Clarion-Ledger - April 5, 1990 - page 61 Paul Sinclair of 'Super Deluxe Edition' described the song as a "relative obscurity from the soundtrack of the film 'Pretty Woman'".
Track listing
'CD single (promo only)'
#"Life in Detail" - 4:07
Chart performance
Personnel
* Robert Palmer - vocals, producer
* Humberto Gatica - mixing
References
Category:1990 songs
Category:1990 singles
Category:Robert Palmer (singer) songs
Category:Songs written by Robert Palmer (singer)
Category:EMI Records singles
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