Nile Song
Pink Floyd
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I was standing by the Nile When I saw the lady smile I would take her out for a while For a while Oh, my tears wept like a child How her golden hair was blowing wild Then she spread her wings to fly For to fly Soaring high above the breezes Going always where she pleases She will make it to the islands in the sun I will follow in her shadow As I watch her from my window One day I will catch her eye She is calling from the deep Summoning my soul to endless sleep She is bound to drag me down Drag me down
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Nile Song" is characterized as hard rock and heavy metal, which is a slight departure from Pink Floyd's typical progressive and psychedelic rock sound.
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Album PlacementThe song is the second track on the band's 1969 album "More," which served as the soundtrack to the film of the same name.
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Song AuthorshipUnlike many Pink Floyd songs that were written by the entire band, "The Nile Song" was solely written by the band's bassist and co-lead vocalist, Roger Waters.
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Singing DutiesThe vocals for "The Nile Song" were solely performed by the band's guitarist David Gilmour, who was known for his unique and immensely influential vocal style.
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Award NominationInterestingly, in 1970, the song was nominated in the category of "Best Original Song" in the 13th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Limited Live PerformancesNotably, "The Nile Song" was only played live by Pink Floyd a handful of times in 1969 and 1970. However, it has been covered by many other artists.
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Non-UK SingleWhile not released as a single in the UK, "The Nile Song" was released as a single in several other countries including Japan, Canada, and Greece.
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Mid-Level Chart SuccessDespite its somewhat limited distribution as a single, the song managed to reach No. 17 on the Canadian singles charts.
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Echoes of Future WorkSome fans and music critics have noted that the heavy guitar work and vocal style in "The Nile Song" can be seen as a precursor to the band's later work on albums like "The Wall."
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Cover VersionsOver the years, a number of artists have covered "The Nile Song," including the grunge band "Nirvana" and the British rock band "Voivod," demonstrating the song's lasting influence on rock music.
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