Sign of the Times

Bryan Ferry

About Sign of the Times

"Sign of the Times" is a song by Bryan Ferry, the former lead vocalist for Roxy Music. It was released as the second single from his fifth solo album "The Bride Stripped Bare" in 1978, being Ferry's thirteenth single. The single peaked at number 37 in the UK singles chart, but failed to chart elsewhere. The single also features the non-album track, "Four Letter Love" as the B-side. The promotional music video performance, was shot on the first episode of The Kenny Everett Video Show in 1978.  


Year:
1986
2:27
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Here is a rainbow for your hair
Here is another sign of the times
We live we die
We laugh we cry
We know not why

Lipstick 'n leather wear 'n tear
Off another sign of the times
We're chained and bound
Hard lines crack down
On stony ground

Here is a taste of here and now
Red is the bloody sign of the times
The bride stripped bare
Of all despair

We're cut but we don't care
Here is a rainbow for your hair
Here is another sign of the times
Light up in anger I'll be there
Fight for a sign of the times

We live we die
We laugh and we cry
We know not why
Bent on a life between the lines
End on a sign of the times

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Bryan Ferry

Bryan Ferry, CBE (born 26 September 1945) is an English singer, musician, and songwriter. Ferry came to prominence in the early 1970s as lead vocalist and principal songwriter with the band Roxy Music, who enjoyed a highly successful career with three number one albums and ten singles entering the top ten charts in the United Kingdom. Ferry began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of Roxy Music, which continues to the present day. more »

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Written by: BRYAN FERRY

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Sign of the Times" is a song by British rock band Roxy Music, which was co-founded by Bryan Ferry.
Album Info
The song is from their fifth studio album, "Siren" which was released in 1975.
Lead Singer
Bryan Ferry, the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter, sang the lead vocals on the track.
Genre Classification
"Sign of the Times" is typically classified as art rock and glam rock, two genres that Roxy Music played an influential role in developing.
Chart Performance
The album "Siren" reached #4 on UK Albums Chart, consolidating Roxy Music's success in their home country.
Band Line-up
Other than Bryan Ferry, the band line-up for the "Siren" album included Andy Mackay, Paul Thompson, Eddie Jobson, and John Gustafson.
Popular Song
"Sign of the Times" was one of the popular songs off "Siren", although it was not released as a single.
Album Concept
The album "Siren", including "Sign of the Times", is often considered Roxy Music's most overt attempt at writing more streamlined, 'radio friendly' songs.
Artistic Vision
Despite its more accessible sound, "Sign of the Times" retains the distinctive artistic vision of Roxy Music, with its inventive song structure and Bryan Ferry's unmistakable vocals.
Bryan Ferry's Career
Apart from his work with Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry has had a successful solo career, but "Sign of the Times" remains one of his memorable songs with the band.
Song Content
"Sign of the Times" lyrics show the band's ability to mix romantic yearning with a sense of melancholy, a signature of many Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry songs.
Live Performances
The band often performed "Sign of the Times" during their live shows, and the song appears on several of their live albums.
Legacy
Just like the rest of "Siren", "Sign of the Times" helped to cement Roxy Music's place as one of the leading British rock bands of the 1970s.

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