"Clare" is a song by British band Fairground Attraction, which was released on 16 January 1989 as the final single from their debut album The First of a Million Kisses. The song peaked in the UK Singles Chart at number 49. It was the last single released by the band before they split up.
Music video A music video for the song exists filmed in New Orleans.
Critical reception On its release as a single, Steve Lamacq of New Musical Express considered "Clare" to be a "jazzier number" than "Perfect" and felt the song was released as a single "with good reason". He added, "It busks away and Eddi Reader's athletic vocals do an exotic dance with an eligible clarinet".
Track listing
Original 12" release "Clare" 3:14 "Do You Want To Know A Secret?" 2:33 "The Game of Love" 3:25 "Jock O' Hazeldean" 3:06
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1989) PeakpositionItaly Airplay (Music & Media) 1UK Singles Chart 49
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