1987 in British music the Christmas number one of 1987, with their cover of Elvis Presley's "Always on My Mind". The Pogues peaked at number 2 and has been re-issued several times since, reaching the top 10 in 2005, 2006 and 2007. In the world of classical music, Nicholas Maw's new work "Odyssey" made an impact, and veteran composer Malcolm Arnold produced his "Salute to Thomas Merritt", Op. 98, whilst Michael Nyman and Judith Weir both brought new operas to the stage. The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition was won by Italian soprano Valeria Esposito, and the Lieder prize was introduced into
Wishing You Were Here (Alison Moyet song) felt that the "plaintive singing, over brushed drums and strings" of "Wishing You Were Here" "strike deeper into the heart." Wishing You Were Here (Alison Moyet song) "Wishing You Were Here" is a song by British singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, released in 1991 as the second single from her third studio album "Hoodoo". It was written by Moyet and Pete Glenister, and produced by Glenister. Kirsty MacColl provided backing vocals on the song. Having recording her second studio album "Raindancing" while living in Los Angeles, Moyet returned to live in England after completing a world tour. Moyet's record company, CBS, wanted