Suddenly (Angry Anderson song)
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"Suddenly" is a power ballad by Angry Anderson
from his debut solo album Beats From A Single Drum. Released in 1988,
the song became the biggest hit for Angry Anderson, reaching number 1 in the ARIA Singles Chart, and number 3 in the UK Singles Chart
.
Part of the song's chart success is due to being featured on Australian soap Neighbours
(Episode 523), during the wedding of characters Scott Robinson
and Charlene Mitchell
, which was viewed by 20 million viewers in the UK. The ballad, which is played over the ceremony, was also chosen by Kylie Minogue
, who played Charlene, as the song to be played at 'her' own future wedding.
"Suddenly" was denied the UK number 2 spot by the release of the Kylie and Jason Donovan
duet, "Especially for You
".
This song has been used in the season 3 final of the award winning UK sitcom Gavin and Stacey at the wedding of Vanessa Jenkins and Dave Coaches. It was also used in the first episode of Sirens
on Channel 4
in the UK for the opening scene and throughout the episode.
covered the song for his debut studio album, Take Me Home
. Clark's version of the song was used in the soap's 5998th episode broadcast on 25 August 2010 (13 October 2010 in the UK), as his character, Ringo Brown
, married Donna Freedman
(Margot Robbie
). Clark will release his version of "Suddenly" in the United Kingdom as a double A-side with "Devastated
".
Angry Anderson
Gary Stephen "Angry" Anderson AM is an Australian rock singer, television presenter/reporter, actor and conservative political activist. He is best known as the vocalist with the hard rock band Rose Tattoo since 1976 but he is also recognised for his acting roles and his charity work...
from his debut solo album Beats From A Single Drum. Released in 1988,
the song became the biggest hit for Angry Anderson, reaching number 1 in the ARIA Singles Chart, and number 3 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
Part of the song's chart success is due to being featured on Australian soap Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
(Episode 523), during the wedding of characters Scott Robinson
Scott Robinson (Neighbours)
Scott James Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Jason Donovan. He made his first on-screen appearance on 18 March 1985, in the show's first episode. Scott was originally played by Darius Perkins until he was recast.-Casting:Darius...
and Charlene Mitchell
Charlene Robinson
Charlene Edna Robinson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours played by Kylie Minogue. She made her first on-screen appearance on 17 April 1986 when she came to join her mother Madge in Ramsay Street. Charlene was a tomboy and later worked as a Mechanic...
, which was viewed by 20 million viewers in the UK. The ballad, which is played over the ceremony, was also chosen by Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
, who played Charlene, as the song to be played at 'her' own future wedding.
"Suddenly" was denied the UK number 2 spot by the release of the Kylie and Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan
Jason Donovan is an Australian actor and singer. He initially achieved fame in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, before beginning a career in music in 1988. In the UK he has sold over 3 million records, and his début album Ten Good Reasons was one of the highest-selling albums of 1989...
duet, "Especially for You
Especially for You
"Especially for You" was the fifth international single released from singer Kylie Minogue in time for the Christmas 1988 market and is a duet with Jason Donovan. It did not appear on her debut album but was included on Jason Donovan's 1989 debut album Ten Good Reasons. The track did appear on the...
".
This song has been used in the season 3 final of the award winning UK sitcom Gavin and Stacey at the wedding of Vanessa Jenkins and Dave Coaches. It was also used in the first episode of Sirens
Sirens (UK TV series)
Sirens is a British comedy-drama about an ambulance service team broadcast on Channel 4. It was first screened on 27 June 2011.The series is based on the book Blood, Sweat & Tea by Brian Kellett. The series is filmed predominantly in Leeds with some filmed in the surrounding areas...
on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
in the UK for the opening scene and throughout the episode.
Cover versions
Australian singer Sam ClarkSam Clark
-Studio albums:-Singles:-Music videos:-Filmography:-Awards and nominations:-External links:* on SoundCloud...
covered the song for his debut studio album, Take Me Home
Take Me Home (Sam Clark album)
Take Me Home is the debut studio album by Australian singer, Sam Clark. The album contains the lead single, "Broken", the second single "Send Me a Sign" and the third, "Devastated"...
. Clark's version of the song was used in the soap's 5998th episode broadcast on 25 August 2010 (13 October 2010 in the UK), as his character, Ringo Brown
Ringo Brown
Ringo Brown is a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera Neighbours, played by Sam Clark. Clark was given the role after he entered and won a Dolly magazine competition. He made his first on-screen appearance on 24 January 2007...
, married Donna Freedman
Donna Freedman
Donna Jane Brown is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Margot Robbie. She made her first on-screen appearance on 2 June 2008. Donna was initially a guest character, but Robbie was promoted to regular cast member shortly after she made her debut...
(Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie is an Australian actress. She is known for her role as Donna Freedman on the soap opera Neighbours, which earned her two Logie Award nominations. In 2011, Robbie began appearing as Laura Cameron in the ABC drama series Pan Am.-Early life:Robbie was born on 2 July 1990 and grew up on...
). Clark will release his version of "Suddenly" in the United Kingdom as a double A-side with "Devastated
Devastated
"Devastated" is the third single from Australian singer Sam Clark's debut studio album, Take Me Home. The single is also Clark's debut single in the UK. It was released physically in Australia on 30 July 2010 and digitally on 1 August.-Music video:...
".
Charts
| Charts 1988 | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... Singles Chart", |
1 |
| UK Singles Chart | 3 |
| US Billboard Singles Chart | 35 |
| Germany Singles Chart | - |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 11 |