Mistake
Mike Oldfield
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There was a mistake under the weather One shout's gonna turn into another It's a heartbreak under the weather Standing out in the cold Highway is frightening Rain hammering on your window I hate sheet lightning You reach for the telephone [Chorus] Mistake under the weather One shout's gonna turn into another It's a heartbreak under the weather Standing out in the cold I pray for blue skies Rain hammering on your window On your way, you wonder why You're spending on your own [Chorus] And talking on the radio You never know how to say Anything's a plan that could be on your mind It could vanish in a tragical way Get lost in dreaming Rain hammering on your window Try to catch the meaning You're dancing on your own [Chorus] And talking on the radio You never know how to say Anything's a plan that could be on your mind It could vanish in a tragical way There was a mistake under the weather One shout's gonna turn into another It's a heartbreak under the weather Standing out in the cold It was a mistake under the weather One shout's gonna turn into another It's a heartbreak under the weather Standing out in the cold There was a mistake under the weather One shout's gonna turn into another It's a heartbreak under the weather Standing out in the cold It was a mistake!
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12 facts about this song
Album"Mistake" was part of Mike Oldfield's "Crisis" album, which was released in 1983.
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UK SinglesThe song was released as the second single from the album for the UK market.
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Non-Album TrackThis piece is a non-album single because it only appears on the North American version of the album and on the compilation "The Complete Mike Oldfield."
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Music Genre"Mistake" is a pop-rock song, which is a fusion of the pop and rock genres.
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Mike’s RoleApart from composing the song, Oldfield also played various instruments and provided background vocals.
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Lead VocalistBarry Palmer, whose career launched with this album, was the lead vocalist for "Mistake."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Mistake" features Oldfield, Palmer, and all other performers in a studio setting, playing their parts of the composition.
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ProductionMike Oldfield produced the song himself, demonstrating his versatile talents not just as a songwriter and musician, but also as a music producer.
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Chart RankingDespite its distinctive sound, "Mistake" did not chart in the UK.
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B-Side"Mistake" came with "Waldberg (The Peak)" on the B side, a typical practice for singles in the vinyl era.
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Unusual SoundThe song signifies a continuation of Oldfield's move towards more mainstream, pop-oriented music. It capitalized on synthesized instruments and heavy drumming, which were not common in his earlier works.
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ControversySome critics and fans view "Mistake" as an anomaly in Mike Oldfield's discography due to its pop-rock genre, which contrasts with his typical progressive-rock style. This has caused some controversy among fans and critics about its artistic merit and significance.
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