Wonder (Natalie Merchant song)
"Wonder" is a song by Natalie Merchant, released in 1995 as the second single from her solo album Tigerlily. The single reached number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart, outperforming her previous single "Carnival" in the latter country. The covers for the US and Europe singles were different. The single also included live cuts from Merchant's tour.
| "Wonder" | ||||
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| Single by Natalie Merchant | ||||
| from the album Tigerlily | ||||
| Released | 1995 | |||
| Length | 4:26 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Natalie Merchant | |||
| Producer(s) | Natalie Merchant | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Wonder” on YouTube | ||||
Inspiration
In a BBC Mastertapes interview, Natalie said the song "... was about a child born with a congenital disease," twins she had known personally. It was later found out that the set of twins had epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a rare genetic condition that results in easy blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.[1]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | 71 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[3] | 10 |
| Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[4] | 21 |
| Canada Rock/Alternative (RPM)[5] | 19 |
| Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)[6] | 30 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7] | 84 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 20 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] | 8 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] | 18 |
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 2 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 16 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[13] | 7 |
In popular culture
- The song inspired R. J. Palacio's book of the same name, which was turned into a 2017 film starring Julia Roberts. The song was included in the film's soundtrack.
- The song is sung by Bob's Burgers character Teddy over the end credits of the episode "The Millie-churian Candidate", Season 5, episode 12.
References
- John Wilson. "Mastertapes, Series 3, Natalie Merchant (The A-Side)". website (Podcast). BBC Radio 4. Event occurs at 24:00. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
- "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart - Week Ending 21 Apr 1996". The Australian Record Industry Association Ltd. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- "Top RPM Singles: Issue 2950." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 2927." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "Top RPM Rock/Alternative Tracks: Issue 2856." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- "Íslenski Listinn Topp 40 (13.1. '96 – 19.1. '96)". Dagblaðið Vísir (in Icelandic). January 13, 1996. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "Natalie Merchant Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- "RPM Year End Top 100 Hit Tracks". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- "Billboard Top 100 - 1996". Event occurs at 24:00. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
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