Released 16 November 1987 Genre Dance-pop | Recorded 1987 Label CBS | |
Format 7" single, 12" vinyl, Cassette, Mini CD Length 5:02 (album version)
4:00 (single edit) | ||
"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.
Contents
Music video
The official music video for the song was directed by Andy Morahan.
Other cover versions
In 2007, the song was performed by Westlife on their The Love Tour.
- "When Will I Be Famous?" - 5:40
- "When Will I Be Famous?" (the contender dub mix) - 8:16
- "Love To Hate You" - 4:40
- "When Will I Be Famous?" - 3:59
- "Love To Hate You" - 4:40
- "When Will I Be Famous?" - 3:59
- "Love To Hate You" - 4:40
- When Will I Be Famous? - 5:48
- When Will I Be Famous? (Infamous Mix) - 5:41
- When Will I Be Famous? (The Contender Dub Mix) - 8:19