Sunrise

Uriah Heep

About Sunrise

Sunrise is a song by the British rock band Uriah Heep, originally released on their fifth studio album, The Magician's Birthday, in 1972. The song was written by Ken Hensley and sung by David Byron. The song is considered one of the band's classics, and it also became famous for its live performances in late 1972 and 1973. It was included, as the opening track, on the band's first ever live album, Uriah Heep Live, in 1973. The song was recorded and mixed at Lansdowne Studios, London, in September 1972, and released on The Magician's Birthday in November of the same year. The song is also the B-side of the single "Spider Woman". 


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2001
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Sunrise, and the new day's breaking through.
The morning of another day without you.
And as the hours roll by
no one's there to see me cry
except the sunrise,
the sunrise and you.
Tired eyes drift across the shore.
Looking for love and nothing more.
But as the sea rolls by
noone's there to see me cry
except the sunrise,
the sunrise and you.
Sunrise, bless my eyes.
Catch my soul, make me whole again.
Sunrise, new day heed my song.
I'm tired of fighting and fooling around.
But from now until who knows when?
My sword will be my friend.
And I'll love you...love ya
for all of my time.
Sunrise, bless my eyes.
Catch my soul, make me whole again.
(Repeat)
Sunrise.

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Uriah Heep

Uriah Heep is a 70s hard rock band named after a fictional character created by Charles Dickens in his novel David Copperfield. They are known for their songs Easy Livin' and The Wizard. more »

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Written by: KEN HENSLEY

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12 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Sunrise" is a song performed by British rock band called "Uriah Heep". The band was formed in London in 1969.
Album Origin
The song is from the band’s fourth studio album titled "Demons and Wizards". The album was released in May 1972.
Popularity Ranking
"Sunrise" is one of Uriah Heep's most popular songs. It is frequently played in their concerts and included on their live albums.
Successful Chart Rate
The album "Demons and Wizards" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S. and number 34 in the UK, attesting to the popularity of tracks like "Sunrise".
Song Composition
The song is known for its hard rock sound and heavy use of keyboards, a hallmark of Uriah Heep's music.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of "Sunrise" revolve around themes of despair, longing and eventual healing.
Cover Versions
The song was covered by several artists over the years, attesting to its enduring popularity and influence.
Vocal Attribution
The spine-chilling vocals of the song were given by David Byron, who was the lead vocalist of the band at that time.
Music Attribution
The music for "Sunrise" was composed by Ken Hensley, the band's keyboardist and one of its most prolific songwriters.
Legacy
In a 2018 poll by NHPR, "Sunrise" was voted as one of the top 100 hard rock songs of all time.
Live Album Inclusion
The track was included in "Uriah Heep Live" album, which was recorded on 26 January 1973, and got a rave global review.
Remastered Version
In 2003, a remastered CD of "Demons and Wizards" was released, which included an alternate version of "Sunrise".

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