White Bird

It's a Beautiful Day

About White Bird

"White Bird" is a 1969 song by San Francisco rock group It's a Beautiful Day, written by David LaFlamme and his then wife Linda LaFlamme (née Neska).


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1969
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White bird
In a golden cage
On a winter's day
In the rain

White bird
In a golden cage
Alone

The leaves blow
Across the long, black road
To the darkened skies
In it's rage

But the white bird
Just sits in her cage
Unknown

White bird must fly
Or she will die

White bird
Dreams of the aspen trees
With their dying leaves
Turning gold

But the white bird
Just sits in her cage
Growing old

White bird must fly
Or she will die
White bird must fly
Or she will die

The sunsets come
The sunsets go
The clouds roll by
And the earth turns old
And the young bird's eyes
Do always glow

She must fly
She must fly
She must fly

White bird
In a golden cage
On a winter's day
In the rain

White bird
In a golden cage
Alone

White bird must fly
Or she will die
White bird must fly
Or she will die
White bird must fly
Or she will die

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It's a Beautiful Day

It's a Beautiful Day is an American band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Matthew Katz, featuring vocalist Pattie Santos along with violinist David LaFlamme and his wife, Linda LaFlamme, on keyboards. more »

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Written by: DAVID LAFLAMME, LINDA LAFLAMME

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10 facts about this song

Formation of Band
"It's a Beautiful Day" is a band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1967, led by lead vocalist and violinist, David LaFlamme.
Song Origin
"White Bird" is one of the most famous songs by "It's a Beautiful Day" and was written by David LaFlamme and his then-wife Linda LaFlamme.
Song Inspiration
The song was conceived when the LaFlammes lived in Seattle, Washington. The couple lived in an all-white room overlooking the city's skyline, and from there they got inspiration for the song's infamous lyrics.
Lyrics Interpretation
Although many fans interpret "White Bird" as a song about freedom and the human spirit, David LaFlamme has said it's about a bird trapped in a cage, inspired by the gloomy winter they spent in Seattle.
Album Success
"White Bird" appears on the band's eponymous debut album released in 1969, which reached number 47 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "White Bird" was not released as a single and didn't chart when the album was first released.
Longevity
The song has achieved longevity, often being covered by other artists and featured in movie soundtracks. It remains the band's most recognized song.
Unique Style
David LaFlamme’s virtuosic violin playing blended with the sounds of rock, folk, and jazz distinguishes "White Bird" and the band's sound.
Band Breakup
"It's a Beautiful Day" dissolved in 1974, and the LaFlammes divorced. However, they both maintained fruitful music careers, and the band has had occasional revivals.
Late Recognition
In 2008, UK music licensing company Performing Right Society recognized "White Bird" as one of the top 50 most-played songs in public places over the last 75 years.

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