‘Perfect’ is a single by British folk and soft rock band Fairground Attraction. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
Fairground AttractionFairground Attraction was an acclaimed British acoustic pop and folk band formed in London in 1987. Fronted by Scottish vocalist Eddi Reader, the group also featured primary songwriter and guitarist Mark E. Nevin, bassist Simon Edwards, and drummer Roy Dodds. They achieved instant success with their 1988 debut single, “Perfect,” which topped the UK charts and won a Brit Award. Their multi-platinum debut album, The First of a Million Kisses, similarly earned critical praise. Despite their sudden rise and a passionate following, internal tensions led the band to abruptly split in 1990. After a 34-year hiatus, the original lineup officially reunited in 2024.
