Utah Saints - Something Good Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the members of Utah Saints?

   Utah Saints consists of Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt, who are known for their pioneering use of sampling technology in electronic music and for their successful tracks in the 1990s.

2. What sample is prominently featured in 'Something Good' by Utah Saints?

   'Something Good' prominently features a vocal sample from Kate Bush's 1985 hit 'Cloudbusting'. Bush's line 'Ooh, I just know that something good is gonna happen' is used as the song's focal point.

3. Did Kate Bush authorize the use of her sample in 'Something Good'?

   Yes, Kate Bush authorized the use of her vocal sample in 'Something Good'. She liked how Utah Saints used it and even allowed them to use footage from her original 'Cloudbusting' video in their promo clip.

4. How well did 'Something Good' perform on the charts?

   'Something Good' by Utah Saints reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and number seven on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart when it was released in 1992. A 2008 remix of the song also reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart.

5. What was unique about the music video's setting for 'Something Good '08'?

   The music video for 'Something Good '08' is set in a Cardiff bar on St David's Day 1989. It features the 'Running Man' dance and was directed by Eran Creevy, with choreography by Kate Prince of ZooNation.

6. How did Utah Saints create 'Something Good'?

   Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt of Utah Saints used old Akai samplers and Atari computers to create 'Something Good'. They completed the track by penning the tune first and then inserting Kate Bush's sample afterward, taking more than two weeks to fine-tune everything.