I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
The Proclaimers
1988
First documented/reported recording release, not the discarded later annual association. See date evidence and former appearances.
Release: 1988
Release: 1988Source checked
Original August 1988 single; 1993 North American success was a later regional release.
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I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - release / recording history
Original August 1988 single; 1993 North American success was a later regional release. Source consulted 2026-10-13; not a complete discographic audit.
Former annual assignments retained as history
These appearances were removed from the main annual lists. They are not original release dates.
- 1992: older return
- 1993: older return
- 2007: older return
Inspiration and background
Supplied note - not independently verified
This note came with the supplied collection and has not been independently verified.
A declaration of dedication and love.
Evidence scope: Source-provided note, not an established account of the songwriter's intent
Sources for this information
Owner-supplied 1992.html, song-list position 19
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Other appearances and versions
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Sources and scope
Preserved removed annual identity; date status: source_checked
Editorial artist-repertoire classification
Owner-supplied 1992.html
Original list position 19; annual selection retained from supplied material, not independently corroborated.
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