Walking in the Air
Aled Jones
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We're walking in the air We're floating in the moonlit sky The people far below are sleeping as we fly I'm holding very tight I'm riding in the midnight blue I'm finding I can fly so high above with you Far across the world The villages go by like dreams The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams Children gaze open mouthed Taken by surprise Nobody down below believes their eyes We're surfing in the air We're swimming in the frozen sky We're drifting over icy mountains floating by Suddenly swooping low On an ocean deep Rousing up a mighty monster from his sleep And walking in the air We're dancing in the midnight sky And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly We're walking in the air We're walking in the air
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Written by: Howard David Blake
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11 facts about this song
Origins"Walking in the Air" is the theme song from the 1982 animated film, "The Snowman", which is based on a 1978 children's book of the same name by Raymond Briggs.
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Original PerformerAlthough closely associated with Aled Jones, the song was actually originally performed by choirboy Peter Auty in the film.
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MisattributedAled Jones' version, which was released in 1985, three years after the film's release, led to a common misconception that he was the original singer.
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ChartsPeter Auty’s original did not appear in the charts, however, Aled Jones’ cover reached number 5 in the UK Singles Charts.
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Non-Film VersionThe re-recorded version of the song by Aled Jones wasn't actually featured in the film but was released as a single and used in a TV advertising campaign for Toys "R" Us in the UK.
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No Official SoundtrackThe Snowman does not have an official soundtrack. This led Aled Jones to record a cover which then became popular.
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Performance RecordPeter Auty was 13 when he recorded the song. Aled Jones was also 13 when he performed his version.
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Aled Jones Career BoostThe song is partly responsible for boosting Aled Jones to fame as a singer and later as a TV and Radio presenter.
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Multiple CoversThe song has been covered by several artists since its initial release, including Kenny Loggins, George Winston, Nightwish, and Declan Galbraith.
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Live PerformanceThe song is performed live in the stage show adaptation of "The Snowman". The stage show has been touring for over 20 years and uses the same animation as the original film, combined with live music and theatre.
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Cultural Impact"Walking In The Air" has been a Christmas classic in the UK and other areas for many years, and has often been played during the holiday season.
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