Cello Song
Nick Drake
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Strange face, with your eyes So pale and sincere Underneath you know well You have nothing to fear For the dreams that came to you when so young Told of a life Where spring is sprung You would seem so frail In the cold of the night When the armies of emotion Go out to fight But while the earth sinks to its grave You sail to the sky On the crest of a wave So forget this cruel world Where I belong I'll just sit and wait And sing my song And if one day you should see me in the crowd Lend a hand and lift me To your place in the cloud
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Written by: NICK DRAKE
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13 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Cello Song" is by the British singer-songwriter Nick Drake.
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Album FeatureThis track is on the album "Five Leaves Left," which was released in 1969. It is the second track on this album.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song features a cello, which is unusual for folk songs of this era. This reflects Drake's innovative and groundbreaking approach to music.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song captures Drake's struggles with depression and loneliness, which were key themes throughout his catalogue.
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Production TeamJoe Boyd produced "Cello Song," while engineer John Wood worked in tandem with Drake to achieve the track’s distinct sound.
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CollaborationRenowned cellist Clare Lowther played the cello for this particular song.
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Posthumous RecognitionWhile Drake did not receive significant success during his lifetime, "Cello Song," like much of his work, has found acclaim after his death in 1974.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song since its release, including the American band "The Books," who collaborated with Jose Gonzalez for their rendition in 2009.
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Song TitleDespite the unique use of the cello in the track, it is interestingly not the primary instrument. The guitar still holds a central position in the song.
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Meaningful LyricsThe song includes the lyric: "For the time is truth." This seems to reflect Drake's philosophical musing on the passage of time, a recurring motif in his songs.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its intricate finger-picked guitar and delicate vocal delivery, signature touches of Drake's music.
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Posthumous ReleaseAlthough popular now, many listeners discovered "Cello Song" through a posthumous compilation called "Way to Blue: An Introduction to Nick Drake," which was released in 1994.
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Legacy"Cello Song" has often been highlighted as a prime example of Drake's melancholic and introspective style, which has influenced future generations of folk artists.
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