Northern Sky
Nick Drake
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I never felt magic crazy as this I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea I never held emotion in the palm of my hand Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree But now you're here Brighten my northern sky. I've been a long time that I'm waiting Been a long that I'm blown I've been a long time that I've wandered Through the people I have known Oh, if you would and you could Straighten my new mind's eye. Would you love me for my money Would you love me for my head Would you love me through the winter Would you love me 'til I'm dead Oh, if you would and you could Come blow your horn on high. I never felt magic crazy as this I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea I never held emotion in the palm of my hand Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree But now you're here Brighten my northern sky.
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Written by: Nick Drake
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Northern Sky" is a song by English singer-songwriter and musician Nick Drake. He is an influential artist in folk music and beyond, despite being commercially unsuccessful in his short career during the late 1960s to early 70s.
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Album InformationThe song "Northern Sky" is one of the prime highlights of Drake's second album "Bryter Layter". The album was released in 1970 and is considered one of the most acclaimed albums of his career.
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Music Composition"Northern Sky" includes use of celesta and Mellotron, an early synth-type keyboard that adds a striking musical backdrop. This was unusual for Nick Drake's typical acoustic work and shows a sense of experimentalism in his music composition.
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ReceptionDespite Drake's overall lack of commercial success during his lifetime, "Northern Sky" has since been highly praised by music critics. In 2004, it was ranked at 377 in NME magazine's list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Guests AppearanceThe song features former Velvet Underground member John Cale playing harpsichord and celesta.
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Lyrics InsightThe song lyrics convey a longing and appreciation for the change brought by a loved one, depicted through the imageries of nature and changing seasons.
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Posthumous RecognitionThough undervalued during his life, Nick Drake's work - and "Northern Sky" in particular - has grown in esteem over time. The song is often considered one of the greatest songs in English folk music.
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Interesting Covers"Northern Sky" has been covered by various artists, most notably by English indie rock act I Am Kloot for their 2001 debut album.
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Inspired MusicThe song has been recognized as a major influence for several musicians, including Robert Smith of The Cure. He has cited "Northern Sky" as one of his favorite love songs.
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Personal ConnectionDrake's close friend, Brian Wells, stated that "Northern Sky" was written about ballet dancer Geneviève Waïte, with whom Drake was infatuated at the time.
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