Break Away
Art Garfunkel
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I watch the distant lights on the runway Disappear into the evening sky Oh you know I'm with you on your journey Never could say goodbye It's not the sun you're trying to find Something else is on your mind You need a little space and time To break away It's not the place you're going to It's just a phase you're going through Though I won't stop you I don't want you to Break away Fly across your ocean Break away Time has come for you Break away Fly across your ocean Break away Time has come For you to awaken in another country Greet the morning under foreign skies Leaving me to face another Monday It's not easy to get by It's not the sun you're trying to find Something else is on your mind You need a little space and time To break away It's not the place you're going to It's just a phase you're going through Though I won't stop you I don't want you to Break away Fly across your ocean Break away (breakaway) Time has come for you Break away (breakaway) Fly across your ocean Break away (breakaway) Time has come for you
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Written by: BENNY GALLAGHER, GRAHAM LYLE
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12 facts about this song
Artists behind the song"Break Away" was sung by Art Garfunkel, who is better known as one half of the powerhouse folk duo, Simon & Garfunkel.
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Release dateThe song was released in October 1975, following the peak of the singer's commercial solo success.
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Album Association"Break Away" is the second single and title track from Art Garfunkel’s third studio album of the same name.
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Billboard Performance"Break Away" reached #39 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Garfunkel's ability to chart even as a solo artist.
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Writers of the SongThe song was written by Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle, a British singer-songwriter duo known as Gallagher and Lyle.
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Producer of the SongRichard Perry, a well-renowned producer who worked with artists like Ringo Starr and Carly Simon, produced the "Break Away" track.
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Backup VocalsInterestingly, both members of Simon & Garfunkel contributed to the song – Paul Simon provided backup vocals, even though the duo had officially split at the time.
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Not the OriginalThe original version of "Break Away" was recorded by Gallagher and Lyle on their 1974 album, "The Last Cowboy." The Art Garfunkel version, released a year later, is the most widely recognized.
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Soft Rock GenreThe song falls under the genre of 'soft rock', a subgenre that combines rock music with elements from folk rock and singer-songwriter pop.
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Cover Versions"Break Away" has been covered by several artists, including Frankie Valli and Bonnie St. Claire among others, showcasing its popularity and enduring appeal in the music industry.
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ReceptionEven though it was not one of Garfunkel's highest-charting singles, "Break Away" is described as classic Garfunkel and is well-loved by fans, further enhancing his reputation as an impressive solo artist.
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UK Chart PerformanceApart from its performance on the US charts, "Break Away" also did well in the UK and peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.
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