Silver

Echo & the Bunnymen

About Silver

For the song by Moist, see Silver; for the similarly titled song by Nirvana see Sliver (song) "Silver" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen which was released on 13 April 1984. It was the second single to be released from their 1984 album Ocean Rain. It stayed on the UK Singles Chart for five weeks, reaching a peak of number 30. It also reached number 14 on the Irish Singles Chart. The b-side to the 7" is "Angels and Devils". The 12" version of the single was extended by one minute and 50 seconds and called "Silver (Tidal Wave)" and the b-side is the 7" version and "Angels and Devils". The 7" and 12" versions of the title track were recorded at the Studio Des Dames in Paris and the Amazon Studio in Liverpool, while "Angels and Devils" was recorded at The Automat in San Francisco on 18 March 1984. 


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Swung from a chandelier
My planet sweet on a silver salver
Bailed out my worst fears
'cause man has to be his own savior
Blind sailors
Imprisoned jailers
God tame us
No one to blame us

The sky is blue
My hands untied
A world that's true
Through our clean eyes
Just look at you
With burning lips
You're living proof
At my fingertips

Walked on a tidal wave
Laughed in the face of a brand new day
Food for survival thought
Mapped out the place where I planned to stay

All the way
Well behaved
Just in case
It slips away

The sky is blue
My hands untied
A world that's true
Through our clean eyes
Just look at you
With burning lips
You're living proof
At my fingertips

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My hands untied
A world that's true
Through our clean eyes
Just look at you
With burning lips
You're living proof
At my fingertips
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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETE DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT

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Genre Classification
"Silver" by Echo & the Bunnymen is categorized under the genre of post-punk music, which is noted for its creative and expansive stylistic exploration.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their more successful tracks.
Album Inclusion
"Silver" was included in the band's fourth studio album, "Ocean Rain." This album is often considered their masterpiece and has been described as one of the defining releases of the post-punk era.
Year of Release
The song was released in April 1984.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson, and Pete de Freitas who are all members of the band.
Producers
"Silver" was produced by The Bunnymen themselves and David Lord, a renowned producer known for his work with other major artists such as Peter Gabriel and Icehouse.
Music Video
The music video for "Silver" was directed by Anton Corbijn, a famous Dutch photographer and director, known for his work with bands such as U2 and Nirvana.
Critical Reception
On its release, the song was met with positive critical reception, praised for its atmospheric production and melodic charm.
Band's Overall Success
Echo & the Bunnymen, including their song 'Silver', contributed significantly to the music industry during the 1980s, achieving numerous charting hits while continuously challenging and expanding the boundaries of post-punk music.
Re-releases
"Silver" was re-released in multiple formats over the years, including on CD and vinyl, illustrating its lasting impact and continued popularity.
Demo Version
A demo version of "Silver" exists and was included in several reissues of "Ocean Rain," providing an intimate look at the song's developmental process.
Song Meaning
While the song's lyrics are open to interpretation, many believe 'Silver' explores themes of longing, love, and isolation.

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