The Nile Song
Pink Floyd
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I was standing by the Nile When I saw the lady smile I would take her out for a while For a while Oh, my tears wept like a child How her golden hair was blowing wild Then she spread her wings to fly For to fly Soaring high above the breezes Going always where she pleases She will make it to the islands in the sun I will follow in her shadow As I watch her from my window One day I will catch her eye She is calling from the deep Summoning my soul to endless sleep She is bound to drag me down Drag me down
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Album Classification"The Nile Song" is one of the tracks from Pink Floyd's second album, 'More'. The album was released in 1969.
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Genre ClassificationPink Floyd is typically recognized for their progressive and psychedelic rock. However, "The Nile Song" is noted for its heavy metal undertones – a departure from the band's usual style.
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Historical ClassificationThe song is one of the earliest compositions that can be classified as a heavy metal song, showcasing Pink Floyd's diverse range of musical abilities.
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Film Connection"The Nile Song" was written for the 1969 film ‘More’, directed by Barbet Schroeder. It is one of the only songs not used in the film's soundtrack.
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Rarity in PerformancesSurprisingly, "The Nile Song" was only played live by Pink Floyd a handful of times in 1969 and it was not performed by full band members beyond that year.
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Cover VersionsPink Floyd's "The Nile Song" has been covered by several artists over the years, including the band Voivod in 1993, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance.
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Song Writing ClassificationThe song was penned by Roger Waters, the primary lyricist of Pink Floyd. It exhibits his knack for expressive and evocative words.
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Record LabelThe album containing "The Nile Song" was released under the record label of EMI in the United Kingdom and Tower in the United States.
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Contribution to the Album's Success"The Nile Song," with its distinct, heavier sound, contributed to the success of the 'More' album, which reached number nine on the UK Albums Chart.
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Limited Single Release"The Nile Song" was released as a single in only a select few countries, including Japan and New Zealand. Despite its limited release, it achieved commercial success in these regions.
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