Blind Eye
Uriah Heep
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Stranger than the sunrise Darker than the night Fiercer than a rainstorm This is man's delight This is man's delight Weaker than a moment And hot as any fire Blinder than the blind eye This is man's desire This is man's desire I ran to a place in the open sea Where I pledged My life to the sun It was good for a while I could laugh, I could smile But when I woke up one day The sun had gone So what of my meaning What am I trying to say What of my caution I'm a man anyway I'm a man anyway
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Written by: KEN HENSLEY
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Blind Eye" is a song by British rock band Uriah Heep. It was released as a single in Australia in November 1972.
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Album InclusionThe song is featured in the band's fourth studio album, "Demons and Wizards", which was released on 19th May 1972.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song didn't chart in the UK or US, it performed well in Germany where it reached the Top 20.
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Song LineupThe band members when "Blind Eye" was recorded include Mick Box, David Byron, Lee Kerslake, Gary Thain, and Ken Hensley.
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Songwriter"Blind Eye" was written by the band's primary songwriter, Ken Hensley.
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Genre and StyleThe song fits into the rock genre, more specifically, progressive rock and hard rock. It is known for its rich keyboard sounds and powerful vocals.
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Unique Fact"Blind Eye" was the first single ever released by Uriah Heep in Australia.
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Reputation and InfluenceThe song is often cited as an example of Uriah Heep's unique sound that somewhat diverged from the typical hard rock of the early 70s, blending progressive and fantasy elements.
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Duration and Song StructureThe original release of "Blind Eye" is 3:33 minutes long. The song boasts a creative arrangement and a complex song structure, characteristic of the progressive rock genre.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being one of Uriah Heep's biggest hits, "Blind Eye" has been performed live by the band on numerous occasions and features in several of their live concert albums.
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Later versionsThe song was re-recorded by the band for their 25th anniversary album "Sea of Light" in 1995.
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LegacyWhile "Blind Eye" may not be among Uriah Heep's most well-known songs, it remains popular among fans and has contributed to the band's continuous influence in the rock genre.
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