I've already heard this about a million times on the LP and I'm still not sick of it. If anyone is, though, try substituting "It's American" for "It's a miracle" in the chorus. That's how George originally wrote it and the words make a lot more sense that way. The B-side is a live version of "Love Twist" (recorded during last year's UK tour) and there's a really funny pic of Roy in braids on the sleeve. Meanwhile, the 12" brings us: a great picture of George in some kind of glitter get-up; a slightly disappointing "multimix" of "It's Miracle" and "Miss Me Blind"; and "Love Twist" (again) plus a live version of Blue Mink's daft hymn to multiracialism, "Melting Pot", with a really rock 'n' roll ending. Good stuff. (Dave Rimmer, Smash Hits, March 1, 1984)
Of late, Culture Club's singles seem to have been somewhat less sharp than George's tongue. But where 'Victims' was laboured and 'Karma' just plain silly, 'It's A Miracle' is sprightly and charming. Helen Terry scats, the horns toot and everyone sounds full of the joys of spring. And George's recent revelation that the band are moving towards a harder, more raunchy sound is refreshing for all us ABC fans. (Paul Simper, No 1, March 17, 1984)
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