Kites
Simon Dupree & the Big Sound
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I will fly a yellow paper sun in your sky When the wind is high, When the wind is high I will float a silver solid moon through your window If your night is dark, If your night is dark In letters of gold on a snow white kite I will write " I love you!" And send it soaring high above you For all to read I will scatter rice paper stars in your heaven If there are no stars, If there are no stars All of these and seven wonders more will I find When the wind is high, When the wind is high In letters of gold on a snow white kite I will write "I love you!" And send it soaring high above you For all to read No one say you need (unintelligible Asian sounding words) In letters of gold on a snow white kite I will write " I love you!" And send it soaring high above you For all to read
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Simon Dupree & The Big Sound" was a British band formed in 1966, known for their previous rock and R&B style before transitioning to a more psychedelic sound with "Kites".
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Breakthrough SongAlthough "Simon Dupree & The Big Sound" had other notable songs, "Kites" is considered their breakthrough track, which moved away from their typical rock style towards a softer and more progressive music.
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Chart Position"Kites" was released as a single in 1967 and reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique CompositionThe song distinguished itself with unconventional instruments including wind chimes, bell trees, and a spoken poem by the actress Jacqui Chan.
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Shift to Progressive RockAfter the success of "Kites", the band recorded several more psychedelic singles but they didn't replicate the success of "Kites". Eventually, they transitioned to progressive rock music, forming a band named "Gentle Giant".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by other artists including The Rooftop Singers, The Hollies and Barry Ryan.
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Recording Location"Kites" was recorded at Olympic Sound Studios in London, England.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Kites" were influenced by the 1960s counterculture and its concepts of peace, love and freedom.
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Use in Soundtracks"Kites" has been used in a number of film and television soundtracks, including the British film "Withnail and I".
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RecognitionThe song is recognized by music historians as one of the significant progressive rock tunes of the late 1960s.
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Unanimous ApprovalIt's been reported that all band members immediately liked the song when it was presented to them, believing it would be successful.
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Song LengthThe song is approximately 3 minutes and 45 seconds long.
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