Shine

Mike Oldfield

About Shine

"Shine" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1986 (see 1986 in music). "Shine" features Jon Anderson on vocals.


Year:
1988
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Shine, shine!
She's my light,
She's my light.
Shine, shine!
I need her light.
She's my light.

All that you need and your desire.
If I'm put to the test,
I believe I couldn't get higher.
Just by being with you,
Pictures flow out of my mind.
Have we danced before
Long ago or in another time?

Because, because
She was, she was
Made in heaven.
She was, she was,
She was a maid in heaven.

All that you need and your desire.
Can we sing to the sunlight?
Play with fire.
Just by being with you
Spins me straight around the moon.
And if our rainbows could dance,
He'd dance for your desire soon.

Because, because
She was, she was,
She was a maid in heaven.
She was, she was,
She was a maid in heaven.

Shine, shine!
She's my light,
She's my light. (She's my light.)
Shine, shine!
I need her light.
She's my light
And a maid in heaven.

Shine, shine!
She's my light,
She's my light.
She was a maid in heaven.
Shine, shine!
I need her light.
She's my light.
Shine, shine!
She's my light,
She's my light. (She's my light.)
Shine, shine!
I need her light.
She's my light.
She was a maid in heaven.

Shine!

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Mike Oldfield

Michael Gordon Oldfield (born 15 May 1953) is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, New Age, and more recently, dance. His music is often elaborate and complex in nature. He is best known for his 1973 hit album Tubular Bells, which launched Virgin Records, and for his 1983 hit single "Moonlight Shadow". He is also well known for his hit rendition of the Christmas piece "In Dulci Jubilo". more »

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Written by: Jon Anderson, MIke Oldfield

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Shine" is included in Mike Oldfield's tenth studio album called "Discovery" which was released in 1984.
Music Genre
Classified under the Progressive Rock genre, this track bears Mike Oldfield's signature sound— rich instrumental composition mixed with rock influences.
Album Theme
"Shine" is part of an album composed mostly during Oldfield’s stay in Switzerland, and much of Discovery’s theme revolves around discovery and adventure in the Swiss Alps.
Vocals
This song featured the vocals of Scottish singer Maggie Reilly, who is a frequent collaborator with Oldfield. Reilly particularly marked Oldfield's music in the 1980s and especially with the hit "Moonlight Shadow."
Music Video
The music video for "Shine" features Oldfield playing various instruments along with Maggie Reilly on vocals. The video is known for its vintage 80s feel and style.
Composer
Like most of his works, "Shine" too, was composed and produced by Mike Oldfield himself.
Live Performances
"Shine" was extensively performed during Oldfield's "Discovery Tour," and it has since been a fan favorite in concerts.
Unique Harmony
The song is set in a unique tonality that's characteristic of Oldfield. It's a mix of multiple key signatures that intertwine seamlessly to create an exploratory musical landscape.
Critic Reception
Although it wasn't one of his biggest commercial hits, critics praised "Shine" for its atmospheric melodies, vocal work, and artful instrumentation.
Legacy
Even if "Shine" didn't reach the top of charts, its influence on progressive rock and instrumental music is notable. It represents a significant part of Oldfield's body of work that contributed to defining the landscape of contemporary progressive music.

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