Old and Wise

Alan Parsons, The Alan Parsons Project

About Old and Wise

"Old and Wise" is a 1982 song by the Alan Parsons Project from the album Eye in the Sky. The song reached number 21 on the U. S. Billboard AC chart in early 1983 and number 74 in the United Kingdom; the first of the band's singles to chart in that country.


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1982
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The Alan Parsons Project

The Alan Parsons Project was an English progressive rock band, active between 1975 and 1990, consisting of singer Eric Woolfson and keyboardist Alan Parsons surrounded by a varying number of session musicians. more »

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Genre Classification
"Old and Wise" is categorized under the genre of 'Progressive Rock', which is a broad genre of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom and United States throughout the mid to late 1960s.
Album Classification
The song is featured on the album "Eye in the Sky", which is the sixth album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1982.
Band Classification
While Alan Parsons is often the name associated with the song, it's actually a track by The Alan Parsons Project, a British rock band that actively performed from 1975 until 1990. Alan Parsons was the group's lead engineer and producer.
Vocalist Classification
The vocals for "Old and Wise" were performed by Colin Blunstone, who is best known as the lead singer of the rock band The Zombies.
Lyrics Classification
The song's lyrics were written by Eric Woolfson, Alan Parsons' main collaborator in the project.
Chart Performance Classification
"Old and Wise" didn't have a significant chart performance in the U.S., but it peaked at number 21 in the Netherlands.
Instrumental Classification
The sax solo in "Old and Wise" is performed by Mel Collins, a highly respected session musician who has played with several noteworthy artists, including Eric Clapton and Dire Straits.
Theme Classification
The song relates the thoughts and feelings of an elderly man towards the end of his life, as he reflects on his past and of those who have passed before him. Its theme is often interpreted as a contemplation on aging and mortality.
Cover Classification
There have been several cover versions of "Old and Wise". One notable version is by the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica.
Review Classification
Critics often note "Old and Wise" for its poignant lyrics, strong vocal performance, and the interplay between the saxophone and orchestral accompaniment. It is considered one of The Alan Parsons Project's more emotionally resonant songs.

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