"When Will I Be Famous?" | ||||
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Single by Bros | ||||
from the album Push | ||||
Released | 16 November 1987 | |||
Format | 7" single, 12" vinyl, Cassette, Mini CD | |||
Recorded | 1987 | |||
Genre | Dance-pop | |||
Length |
5:02 (album version) 4:00 (single edit) |
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Label | CBS | |||
Songwriter(s) | The Brothers | |||
Producer(s) | Nicky Graham | |||
Bros singles chronology | ||||
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Push track listing | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"When Will I Be Famous?" on YouTube |
"When Will I Be Famous?" is a song by British boy band Bros, released as a single on 16 November 1987 and later appearing on their 1988 album Push. Lyrically, the protagonist is either an agent/talent scout or closer friend of a rising star. As such, the well-known title and chorus is a case of the protagonist quoting his interlocutor rather than uttering those words in self-reference. The song originally peaked at number 62, but later entered the UK charts at number two when reissued. It reached number one in Ireland. The song was later used in a Hyundai commercial in 2000, leading to the eventual re-release of Push.
The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan.
In 2007, the song was performed by Westlife on their The Love Tour.