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| "Is This the Life" | ||||
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| Single by Cardiacs | ||||
| from the album A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Studio | The Workhouse (London) | |||
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| Length | 5:39 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Tim Smith | |||
| Producer(s) | Tim Smith | |||
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"Is This the Life" (also written "Is This the Life?") is a song by English rock band Cardiacs from their debut studio album A Little Man and a House and the Whole World Window (1988). The song was released on vinyl by the Alphabet Business Concern and Torso as the only single from the album. The song was previously recorded for the demo albums Toy World (1981) and The Seaside (1984). It also briefly attained chart success (peaking at number 80) after being played on various Radio 1 shows thanks to DJ Liz Kershaw.[2][3] The Torso version of the 7" is exactly the same as the Alphabet release although it comes in a paper sleeve instead of a cardboard one. Only the Torso 12" differs in both track listing and cover design.
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