Armenia City in the Sky
The Who
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If you're troubled and you can't relax Close your eyes and think on this If the rumors floating in your head all turn to facts Close your eyes and think on this Armenia, city in the sky Armenia, city in the sky If you ever want to lose some time Just take off, there's no risk If you ever want to disappear Just take off and think of this Armenia, city in the sky Armenia, city in the sky The sky is glass but the sea is brown And everyone is upside down Armenia, city in the sky Armenia, city in the sky Freak out! Freak out!
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10 facts about this song
Album Release Category"Armenia City In The Sky" is the opening track on The Who’s 1967 album, the wildly ambitious "The Who Sell Out."
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Personnel CategoryThe song was not written by any member of The Who. Instead, their close friend and colleague, Speedy Keen, penned the track after a request from Pete Townshend. Speedy Keen later found fame as the drummer/vocalist for Thunderclap Newman.
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Song Composition CategoryThe song marks a significant change in The Who's sound, with its psychedelic effects and layered instrumentation that was ahead of their time. It features a surreal soundscape interspersed with radio jingles and commercial-like interludes.
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Song Title CategoryDespite its name, the song “Armenia City in the Sky” has no prominent connection to Armenia. The song’s title was reportedly derived from a painting by Mike McInnerney, a graphic artist friend of The Who, that depicted a futuristic city floating in the sky.
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Rare Performance CategoryThe band seldom performed this complex track live. Its first live performance was only in 2017, fifty years after the song's release.
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Trivia Category"Armenia City In The Sky" is the only song by The Who that doesn't have any credited input from any of the band members.
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Song Length Category"Armenia City in the Sky" is slightly over 3 minutes long, but the oddball composition makes it seem much lengthier.
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Cover Version CategoryExperimental band Laibach covered "Armenia City in The Sky" on their 1988 album "Let It Be."
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Recording Techniques CategoryThe song is notable for its use of looping and panning techniques, which were innovative for the time. These elements contribute to its sprawling, otherworldly atmosphere.
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Billboard Ranking CategoryDespite its innovative nature and notable place within the band's discography, "Armenia City in the Sky" did not chart on any major Billboard rankings. Its album, however, reached number 48 on the US Billboard 200 and number 13 on the UK albums chart.
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