: 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 UK Singles Chart in January 1989.
: The song is written in B Minor and typically plays at a tempo of 123 BPM .
: It reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart.
"Good Life" was a massive international hit, particularly in Europe and the UK.
: In 2025, Billboard ranked it #56 on their list of "The 100 Best Dance Songs of All Time".
: 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
: Saunderson composed the instrumental in his apartment using basic equipment: a Casio CZ-5000 synthesizer and a Roland TR-909 drum machine.