Erasure - Sometimes Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Sometimes' by Erasure released?

   'Sometimes' was released on October 6, 1986, as the fourth single by Erasure.

2. Who wrote the song 'Sometimes'?

   'Sometimes' was written by Erasure band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell.

3. What album features the song 'Sometimes'?

   'Sometimes' is featured on Erasure's second studio album, 'The Circus,' which was released in March 1987.

4. What instruments are prominently used in 'Sometimes'?

   'Sometimes' typifies the Erasure sound with uptempo, dance-oriented pop tunes accentuated by Vince Clarke's phase distortion and analogue synthesizers. The song also features a trumpet solo performed by Guy Barker.

5. How did 'Sometimes' perform on music charts?

   'Sometimes' became Erasure's first major hit, peaking at number one in South Africa, number two in the UK and Germany, and reaching number four on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

6. What is unique about the music video for 'Sometimes'?

   The music video for 'Sometimes,' directed by Gerard De Thame, showcases Erasure performing on a building rooftop amidst white sheets hanging from a laundry line. Near the end of the video, it starts to rain on them.