
In 1982, French-Tunisian singer-songwriter F.R. David turned vulnerability into a global anthem with Words (Don’t Come Easy).
Built on shimmering synths and a fragile falsetto, the track captured the universal struggle to say “I love you” at the dawn of the MTV era—long before texting made confessions easy.
The single dominated Europe’s charts (#1 in ten countries, #2 UK) and sold more than eight million copies worldwide, making it one of the decade’s best-selling soft-pop hits. Its minimalist English lyrics helped non-native speakers connect instantly, cementing the song as an early crossover success in the emerging Euro-synth-pop wave.
🎤 Vocals / Songwriter: F.R. David (Robert Fitoussi)
🎹 Style: Soft-Pop, Synth-Pop, New-Wave Ballad
📅 Era: Early 80s “second British invasion” & Euro-disco crossover
🏆 Achievements: 8 M+ sales - #1 across Europe - Enduring karaoke staple
💬 Theme: The fear and tenderness behind three little words
Fun fact: David recorded the entire demo in his Paris apartment; the original vocal take was so honest the producer kept it for the final mix—a rarity that adds to the song’s timeless intimacy.
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