Inner City - Good Life -

: It peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1989.

: It is famous for its iconic "hooky" keyboard riff and Grey's soaring, optimistic lyrics about "no more bad times, only glad times". Cultural Legacy and Sampling Inner City - Good Life

: The track's synth and vocal elements have been sampled or referenced by numerous artists, including: Britney Spears in "Up n' Down". Rihanna in "Bubble Pop". Hercules and Love Affair in "You Belong". : It peaked at number 4 on the

: Saunderson, along with Juan Atkins and Derrick May, are credited with inventing Detroit techno. While his peers focused on futuristic sounds, Saunderson used Inner City to blend that techno foundation with a "disco feel". Global Chart Success Rihanna in "Bubble Pop"

: In 2025, Billboard ranked it #56 on their list of "The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time".

: Saunderson composed the instrumental in his apartment using basic equipment: a Casio CZ-5000 synthesizer and a Roland TR-909 drum machine.