Airport
Motors
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So many destination faces going to so many places Where the weather is much better And the food is so much cheaper. Well I help her with her baggage for her baggage is so heavy I hear the plane is ready by the gateway to take my love away. And I can't believe that she really wants to leave me and it's getting me so, It's getting me so. Airport - Airport, you've got a smiling face, you took the one I love so far away Fly her away - fly her away - airport. Airport, you've got a smiling face You took my lady to another place Fly her away - fly her away. The plane is on the move, And the traces of the love we had in places Are turning in my mind - how I wish I'd been much stronger For the wheels are turning faster as I hear the winds are blowing and I know that she is leaving On the jet plane way down the runaway. And I can't believe that she really wants to leave me - and it's getting me so, It's getting me so. Airport
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Written by: ANDREW MCMASTER
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20 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Airport" is classified under the genre of Power Pop and New Wave.
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Chart PerformanceThe track was a major hit for Motors, reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978.
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Album Inclusion"Airport" is included in their second studio album, "Approved by the Motors," released in 1978.
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Song DurationThe duration of the song "Airport" is approximately four minutes.
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Band LineupAt the time of recording "Airport," the Motors consisted of Nick Garvey, Andy McMaster, Ricky Slaughter, and Bram Tchaikovsky.
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Song ThemeThe song's subject matter pertains to an individual bidding goodbye to their love interest at the airport, expressing the melancholy and despair inherent to partings.
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Song RecognitionAirplay of "Airport" is often joked about due to its subject matter of saying goodbye, and it has been noted as inappropriate to be played at airports.
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Song CompositionAndy McMaster, the band's bassist, and keyboardist, wrote “Airport".
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Television AppearanceThe Motors performed "Airport" on an episode of the popular UK musical TV show, "Top of the Pops" when it was a hit.
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Band's Hit SongDespite the band releasing other songs, "Airport" is often recognized as Motors’ most memorable track.
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Live PerformancesEven after Motors disbanded, the song "Airport" remained a favorite in live sets when band members embarked on solo careers.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists showing its popularity and influence in rock music.
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Track Listing"Airport" is the first track on the "Approved By The Motors" album.
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Song's LegacyDespite being over four decades old, “Airport” remains a favorite on classic rock and oldies radio stations.
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Reissue"Airport" was also released in 1995 as a part of a greatest hits collection.
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Band BreakupJust a year later after "Airport" hit the charts, band member Bram Tchaikovsky left the band, leading to the Motors eventually disbanding.
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Signature SongDespite the Motors' other hits, "Airport" is often recognized as their signature song due it's popular success.
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Music VideoAn official music video was also released for "Airport" which includes the band's performance interspersed with airport footage.
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B-Side TrackThe B-side of "Airport" was a song titled, "Cold Love" also composed by McMaster.
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Pop Culture Appearance"Airport" also appeared in the 1997 film 'The Full Monty' showing its continued relevance in pop culture.
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