Caribbean Blue
Enya
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Eurus Afer Ventus So the world goes round and round With all you ever knew They say the sky high above Is Caribbean blue If every man says all he can If every man is true Do I believe the sky above Is Caribbean blue Boreas Zephryus If all you told was turned to gold If all you dreamed was new Imagine sky high above In Caribbean blue
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Written by: EITHNE NI BHRAONAIN, NICKY RYAN, ROMA RYAN
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15 facts about this song
Release Year"Caribbean Blue" by Enya was released in the year 1991 as a part of her third studio album 'Shepherd Moons.'
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Music GenreIt falls under the genre of New Age music, with elements of Celtic and classical styles interwoven within the melody.
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Peak Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and reached third on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Billboard RecognitionOn the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, "Caribbean Blue" reached the 10th position.
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Inspiration Behind The SongEnya drew inspiration for "Caribbean Blue" from her childhood experiences in Ireland where she would imagine faraway, exotic places while looking out at the sea.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song that was heavily inspired by the artwork of Austrian artist, Maxfield Parrish.
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Album SuccessThe album 'Shepherd Moons' that features "Caribbean Blue" won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 1993.
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InstrumentationThe haunting sound of "Caribbean Blue" is achieved with a range of instruments including synthesizers and samplers, along with Enya's distinctive layered vocals.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song was written by Enya along with Roma Ryan, and it was produced by Nicky Ryan.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Caribbean Blue" is approximately three minutes and 58 seconds, making it an average length for a pop song.
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Worldwide AppreciationThe song was particularly popular in Poland, where it reached number one on the singles chart.
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Compilation Album"Caribbean Blue" has been included in several of Enya's official compilation albums such as 'Paint the Sky with Stars' and 'The Very Best of Enya.'
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Meditative QualitiesThe peaceful and calming qualities of "Caribbean Blue" have made it popular for use in relaxation and meditation playlists.
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Iconic LyricsThe song's lyrics, particularly the lines "If every man says all he can, If every man is true, Do I believe the sky above Is Caribbean blue..." are widely recognised by fans worldwide.
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InfluenceDespite being more than 30 years old, "Caribbean Blue" continues to influence artists in the New Age and Celtic music genres.
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