January
Pilot
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January sick and tired you've been hanging on me You make me sad with your eyes you're telling me lies Don't go don't go January don't be cold Don't be angry to me. You make me sad come and see. Oh January don't go don't go. Life gets me higher I can show I can go I can wake up the world. Little world gotta know you gotta show you. Sun like a fire Carry on don't be gone Bring me out of my home sweet home Gotta know me gotta show me You've been facing the world You've been chasing the world. January sick and tired you've been hanging on me . . . Time it's a flyer Sunny days fly away English summers are gone. So long gotta go up gotta grow up.
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Written by: David Paton
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26 facts about this song
Genre Classification"January" by Pilot is prominently classified in the pop-rock genre, combining catchy hooks with solid instrumentation.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart in January 1975, making it the band's biggest hit.
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Album Association"January" is included in the band's second album, "Second Flight," released in 1974.
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Band MembersAt the time of recording "January," Pilot consisted of David Paton, Billy Lyall, Ian Bairnson, and Stuart Tosh.
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Impact of "JanuaryThe success of "January" helped to cement Pilot's place in 70s pop culture, despite their relatively short discography.
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Unique InstrumentationThe distinctive Morse code-like intro of the song was performed on a Minimoog synthesizer, as was the solo in the middle of the song.
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Songwriter CreditsDavid Paton, the band's lead singer and bassist, is credited with writing "January."
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International SuccessApart from charting in the UK, "January" also found success on the Australian Singles Chart, peaking at second place in 1975.
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In Popular CultureDespite its age, "January" has been featured in various films and TV shows, further testament to its timeless appeal.
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DurationThe length of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
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Re-Release"January" was re-released in 1989, achieving a respectable performance by charting at number 87 in the UK.
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Record LabelThe song was originally released under the EMI Records label.
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Genre Classification"January" by Pilot is a song that falls under the category of pop-rock music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song made a remarkable performance in the UK charts, where it hit number one in January 1975.
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Album Appearance"January" is also the opening track on their second album "Second Flight" which was released in 1975.
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Song DurationThe official track of "January" by Pilot is 3 minutes and 31 seconds long.
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Band OriginsPilot is a Scottish rock group, formed in 1973 in Edinburgh.
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Band MembersIncredibly, two of the band members, David Paton and Billy Lyall, were former members of the Bay City Rollers.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Pilot's David Paton for his wife's birthday which is in January.
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Ascending Charts WorldwideApart from topping the UK music charts, "January" was also a top 20 hit in the United States.
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RecognitionMusic critics praised the song "January", often citing its catchy chorus and strong musical composition as among the best of the pop-rock genre.
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StreamingCurrently, the song 'January' by Pilot is available on various streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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Cover Versions"January" has also been covered by numerous other artists, clear evidence of its continued popularity and influence in pop music.
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Band’s SuccessThe success of "January" marked the pinnacle of Pilot's commercial success. Following this, none of their subsequent singles achieved the same level of chart success.
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Re-releaseIn 2008, 'January' was re-released as a digital download, making it accessible to a new generation of music lovers.
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Diverse Musical InstrumentsThe song also featured various instruments including keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums, creating a unique and appealing sound that was distinctive of Pilot.
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