On the Way to the Sky

Neil Diamond

About On the Way to the Sky

"On The Way To The Sky" is a song by Neil Diamond. It is the title track from his fourteenth studio album. It was written by Diamond and Carole Bayer Sager. The song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at #27 in March 1982.


Year:
1981
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We are two and two of us are one
I'm back on my feet again
Out on the street again
Looking for love
On the way to the sky

Some people moving up
Some people standing still
Some hold their hand out
And some people never will

Lover and liers
Consumed by the fires
Of too many dances
But not enough songs
Hear my song

We pity the poor one
The shy and unsure one
Who wanted it perfect
But waited too long

There's no way to count
Or to measure the cost
Of the innocence lost
On the way to the sky
You and I

And we are two and two of us are one
But maybe two of us can be enough
To get it done

Lover and liers
Consumed by the fires
Of too many dances
But not enough songs

We pity the poor one
The shy, the unsure one
Who wanted it perfect
But waited too long
Much too long

I'm back on my feet again
I'm out on the street again
Looking for love
On the way to the sky
You and I

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Neil Diamond

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present. As of 2001, Diamond had sold over 115 million records worldwide including 48 million in the United States alone. He is considered to be the third most successful adult contemporary artist ever on the Billboard chart behind Barbra Streisand and Elton John. His songs have been covered internationally by many performers from various musical genres. more »

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Written by: BAYER SAGER, DIAMOND

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"On the Way to the Sky" is a song created by the renowned American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond. The track is from his fourteenth studio album with the same title.
Release Date
The single and the album were both released in November 1981, with the album peaking at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Commercial Success
This album was a commercial success, receiving a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Record Label
The album "On the Way to the Sky" was released under the label, "Columbia," a major global music conglomerate.
Track List
The album contained twelve songs, and "On the Way to the Sky" is the opening track of the LP.
Other Popular Singles
Some other popular singles from the album were "Yesterday's Songs", which topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and "Love Burns," which was widely appreciated by fans and critics alike.
Diamond's Musical Change
"On the Way to the Sky" marked a notable shift in Diamond's music as he started to transition from pop to more adult contemporary and easy listening styles.
Co-Writers
Like most of his songs, Neil Diamond co-wrote "On the Way to the Sky" with his regular collaborator Carole Bayer Sager.
Repetitive Theme
The song, "On The Way To The Sky," implies the recurring theme of resilience and hope found in many of Neil Diamond's songs, a feature which greatly endeared him to fans.
Live Performances
"On the Way to the Sky" has been performed several times by Neil Diamond during live shows and was frequently received with great audience enthusiasm.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1982

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