A Hazy Shade of Winter
Simon & Garfunkel
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Time, time time, see what's become of me While I looked around for my possibilities I was so hard to please Don't look around The leaves are brown And the sky is a hazy shade of winter Hear the Salvation Army band Down by the riverside's, there's bound to be a better ride Than what you've got planned Carry your cup in your hand And look around Leaves are brown, now And the sky is a hazy shade of winter Hang on to your hopes, my friend That's an easy thing to say But if your hopes should pass away Simply pretend that you can build them again Look around The grass is high The fields are ripe It's the springtime of my life Seasons change with the scenery Weaving time in a tapestry Won't you stop and remember me At any convenient time? Funny how my memory skips while looking over manuscripts Of unpublished rhyme Drinking my vodka and lime I look around Leaves are brown, now And the sky is a hazy shade of winter Look around Leaves are brown There's a patch of snow on the ground Look around Leaves are brown There's a patch of snow on the ground Look around Leaves are brown There's a patch of snow on the ground
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Written by: Paul Simon
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6 facts about this song
Song Details1. "A Hazy Shade of Winter" is a song originally written and performed by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel.
2. The song was released in 1966 as a stand-alone single that later featured on their fourth studio album, "Bookends" (1968).
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Songwriting & Production3. The song was both written and produced by Paul Simon, one half of Simon & Garfunkel.
4. Despite the melancholic lyrics, the music possesses an energetic, upbeat sound due to its electrified, hard rock sound.
5. The introduction and bridge of the song feature a 12-string guitar part played by Paul Simon.
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Charts & Acclaim6. Originally, Simon & Garfunkel's version reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966.
7. It was one of their first uses of rock instruments, pre-dating their influential "Bridge Over Troubled Water" album.
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Bangles' Version8. The female band Bangles covered "A Hazy Shade of Winter" in 1987 for the soundtrack of the film "Less Than Zero."
9. Their version uses a harder, more pronounced sound, featuring heavy use of electric guitar.
10. Produced by famed rock producer Rick Rubin, the Bangles' version gained a lot of popularity and commercial success.
11. The Bangles' cover actually outperformed the original on the U.S. Billboard charts, peaking at #2 in 1987.
12. It was released as a single and became a top-five hit in several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
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Music Video13. The music video of the song from the Bangles features the theme from the movie "Less Than Zero," illustrating the excesses of Los Angeles' wealthy, young nightlife.
14. The video received substantial airplay on MTV and helped promote both the movie and the Bangles' version of the song.
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Legacy15. "A Hazy Shade of Winter" remains one of the most popular and recognisable songs for both Simon & Garfunkel and Bangles.
16. The song's lyrics have been interpreted as a reflection on the passage of time and life's changes, making the song a poignant classic.
17. Multiple artists from various genres have covered the song, showcasing its timeless appeal and influence.
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