Old and Wise
Alan Parsons
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10 facts about this song
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.
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Album ClassificationThe song is featured on the album "Eye in the Sky", which is the sixth album by The Alan Parsons Project, released in 1982.
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Band ClassificationWhile 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.
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Vocalist ClassificationThe vocals for "Old and Wise" were performed by Colin Blunstone, who is best known as the lead singer of the rock band The Zombies.
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Lyrics ClassificationThe song's lyrics were written by Eric Woolfson, Alan Parsons' main collaborator in the project.
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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.
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Instrumental ClassificationThe 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.
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Theme ClassificationThe 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.
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Cover ClassificationThere have been several cover versions of "Old and Wise". One notable version is by the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica.
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Review ClassificationCritics 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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