Satellite

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About Satellite

"Satellite" is a song by American rock group Dave Matthews Band. It was released in 1995 as the fifth and final single from their LP Under the Table and Dreaming. It reached #18 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. The song originally debuted on their album Remember Two Things. The guitar part for this song evolved from a finger exercise that Dave Matthews used to do.


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1993
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Satellite in my eyes
Like a diamond in the sky
How I wonder
Satellite strung from the moon
And the world your balloon
Peeping Tom for the mother station

Winter's cold spring erases
And the calm away by the storm is chasing
Everything good needs replacing
Look up, look down all around, hey satellite

Satellite headlines read
Someone's secrets you've seen
Eyes and ears have been
Satellite dish in my yard
Tell me more, tell me more
Who's the king of your satellite castle?

Winter's cold spring erases
And the calm away by the storm is chasing
Everything good needs replacing
Look up, look down all around, hey satellite
Rest high above the clouds; no restriction
Television we bounce 'round the world
And while I spend these hours
Five senses reeling
I laugh about this weatherman's satellite eyes

Satellite in my eyes
Like a diamond in the sky
How I wonder
Satellite strung from the moon
And the world your balloon
Peeping Tom for the mother station

Winter's cold spring erases
And the calm away the storm is chasing
Everything good needs replacing
Look up, look down all around, hey satellite

Rest high above the clouds, no restriction
Television, we bounce 'round this world
And while I spend these hours
Five senses reeling
I laugh about this weatherman's satellite eyes

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Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band, abbreviated DMB, is an American rock band that was formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. in 1991. The group's lyrical themes focus on topics ranging from God, love, sex, the enjoyment and appreciation of life, to ending racism, and political and anti-war statements. The founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, drummer/backing vocalist Carter Beauford and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. Boyd Tinsley was added to the band as a violinist soon after the band was formed. Moore died suddenly in August 2008 due to complications from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Grammy Award-winner Jeff Coffin, of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, has since filled Moore's spot as the band's saxophonist. Rasha… more »

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Written by: DAVID JOHN MATTHEWS

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15 facts about this song

Release Year
"Satellite" is a song released in 1994 on the Dave Matthews Band's album titled "Under the Table and Dreaming."
Song Composition
The unique, arpeggiated guitar pattern in the song "Satellite" is composed by Dave Matthews.
Album Success
The album "Under the Table and Dreaming," which includes the hit "Satellite," brought the Dave Matthews Band significant popularity and was certified six times platinum.
Song's Initial Appearance
"Satellite" first appeared as a demo on Dave Matthews Band's album "Remember Two Things" in 1993, before being fully produced in 1994.
Radio Play
"Satellite" is one of the band's most widely recognized songs and is frequently played on the radio.
Chart Performance
"Satellite" peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1995.
Music Video
The music video for "Satellite" features various shots of space and aerial footage, aligning with the song's title.
Inspiration for Lyrics
The lyrics of "Satellite" were inspired by Dave Matthews' observation of a couple from an apartment window.
Grammy Nomination
Dave Matthews Band received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance for their album "Under the Table and Dreaming," which features "Satellite."
Live Performances
"Satellite" remains a fan favorite and is regularly performed at Dave Matthews Band concerts.
Song's Evolution
The song evolved from its originally entitled version "Dancing Nancies" in its early stages of development.
Signature Sound
The combination of vocals, violin, saxophone, and pennywhistle in "Satellite" is characteristic of the eclectic sound in the Dave Matthews Band's music.
International Success
"Satellite" also charted in Canada, reaching number 19 on the country's RPM chart in 1996.
Guitar Tuning
Dave Matthews uses a unique guitar tuning for this song - DADGAD.
Cover Versions
"Satellite" has been performed live by numerous artists including Jason Mraz, and it has been covered on TV shows like American Idol.

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