Scandinavian Skies
Billy Joel
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The sins of Amsterdam Were still a recent surprise And we were flying over Scandinavian Skies We climbed towards the sun We turned and cursed as one We pulled the shades And closed our eyes The Stockholm city lights Were slowly starting to rise And we were strapped against Those Scandinavian skies The landing gear came down And touched the Swedish ground And we were all so paralyzed On the plane We were mainly sound and lights In the veins We could play the blues all night The tour of Germany Was bleeding into our eyes And we were sailing over Scandinavian skies We had the Midas touch Until we met the Dutch And they exhausted our supplies Who's to pay? For this international flight Who could stay We were only there for the night We watched the power fall Inside the Olso hall While all the cold Norweigians cried Who could say What was left and where was right? By the way I could play the blues all night
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Scandinavian Skies" is a song off Billy Joel's album, "The Nylon Curtain", which was released in 1982.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song describes a hallucinogenic trip that Billy Joel had while on tour in Scandinavia.
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Music Genre and Style"Scandinavian Skies" is known for its distinct departure from Joel’s usual pop-rock style, featuring elements of psychedelic rock and electronic music.
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Length and PositionThe track is one of the longest songs Billy Joel has ever written, lasting over 5 minutes and 57 seconds, and it is the seventh track on "The Nylon Curtain" album.
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Phil Ramone InfluencePhil Ramone, who was Joel's producer at the time, significantly influenced the atmospheric sound of "Scandinavian Skies".
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Inspiration PointThe song is said to be inspired by Billy Joel's real-life experiences during his visit to Scandinavian countries.
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Song's ReceptionMany fans and critics have viewed "Scandinavian Skies" as one of the more unique tracks amidst Billy Joel's vast discography due to its experimental style and mysterious lyricism.
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Beatles InspirationSome attributes in the song reflect the influence of the Beatles, which Billy Joel has cited as an inspiration when creating this album. The Beatles' song, "I Am the Walrus" is said to have been a particular influence on "Scandinavian Skies."
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Multiple InstrumentsThe song features a wide array of instruments including piano, synthesizers, drums, bass, and other percussion instruments, demonstrating Billy Joel's musical versatility.
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Live Performance Rarities"Scandinavian Skies" has rarely been performed live by Billy Joel throughout his career, making its live renditions quite special for fans.
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