Wonder (song)

"Wonder" is a song by Natalie Merchant, released as the second single from her solo album "Tigerlily". The single was released in March of 1996, and reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The covers for the U.S. and Europe singles were different. The single also included live cuts from Merchant's tour. Robert Buck plays guitar on this track with his signature style, reminiscent of Merchant's days with her former band, 10,000 Maniacs.

Lyrics

The lyrics of "Wonder" appear to discuss the phenomenon of a gifted child from the child's point of view.

Music video

A video was made that features women of all ages in a studio, some lip synching to Merchant's vocals.

Track listing

# Wonder
# Baby I Love You/Son of A Preacher Man (Medley) (Live)

Chart Listings

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=2 width="550px"!align="left"|Year!align="left"|Single!align="left"|Chart!align="left"|Peak Position!align="left"|Weeks
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align="left"|1996
align="left"|"Wonder"
align="left"|Adult Top 40
align="left"|#1
align="left"|1
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align="left"|1996
align="left"|"Wonder"
align="left"|Adult Top 40
align="left"|#2
align="left"|1
-
align="left"|1996
align="left"|"Wonder"
align="left"|Adult Top 40
align="left"|#4
align="left"|1
-
align="left"|1996
align="left"|"Wonder"
align="left"|Adult Top 40
align="left"|#8
align="left"|1
-
align="left"|1996
align="left"|"Wonder"
align="left"|Adult Top 40
align="left"|#10
align="left"|1
-
align="left"|1996
align="left"|"Wonder"
align="left"|Adult Top 40
align="left"|#11
align="left"|2
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align="left"|1996
align="left"|"Wonder"
align="left"|Adult Top 40
align="left"|#19
align="left"|1