Sympathy

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About Sympathy

"Sympathy" is a song by the English progressive rock band Rare Bird. It became the band's only UK chart entry when it peaked at number 27 in the UK Singles Chart in 1970. The song reached No. 1 in Italy and in France, selling 500,000 copies in France and over one million globally. A 1970 cover version of the track by The Family Dogg reached number two in the Netherlands. In 1992, a version by Marillion reached number 17 in the UK, becoming their 17th Top 40 hit. The song has also been covered by Toyah in 1985, and sampled by Faithless in 2002. The cover art features a painting by Marc Harrison titled The Birdwoman Of Zartacla (later also used for the cover of the June 1981 issue of the Heavy Metal magazine). 


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1969
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Rare Bird

Rare Bird was a progressive rock band founded in 1969. They were formed in England, but had more success in other European countries than they did at home. They are mostly remembered for the haunting, organ-based track "Sympathy". It sold one million copies globally. more »

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Band Formation
"Rare Bird" was an English rock band that formed in 1969, noted for having two keyboard players and no guitarist.
Song Popularity
The song "Sympathy" became the band's most recognized and successful track.
Chart Position
Upon its release in 1970, "Sympathy" reached the 1st chart position in France, and number 27 in the United Kingdom.
Unique Instrumentation
"Sympathy" stands out for its unique use of dual keyboards rather than a leading guitar.
Album Release
"Sympathy" was from the band's debut self-titled album, "Rare Bird", which was released in November 1969.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Sympathy" has been covered by numerous artists across multiple genres, showcasing the song's versatility and enduring appeal.
Toyah's Version
English musician and actress "Toyah" released a cover of "Sympathy" in August 2003.
Toyah's Single Online Availability
Toyah's version of the song was made exclusively available online and could be downloaded from Toyah's official website.
Cover Style Difference
Toyah's cover of "Sympathy" demonstrates a drastic stylistic change from the original, featuring Toyah's distinctive vocal style and alternative rock influences.
Rare Bird's Influence
Though the band disbanded in 1975, "Sympathy" and other Rare Bird's songs remain an influence for contemporary artists due to their innovative keyboard-driven sound.

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