Time
Alan Parsons
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10 facts about this song
Band"Time" is a song by the British progressive rock band "The Alan Parsons Project". The group was formed in 1975 and was active until 1990.
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Album"Time" is featured in the album "The Turn of a Friendly Card". This album was released in November 1980 and is the fifth studio album of the band.
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VocalsIt is one of the few songs from The Alan Parsons Project that features Eric Woolfson's lead vocals, the co-founder of the band. Usually, the band featured guest vocalists for most of their songs.
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Popularity"Time" spent two weeks at the number 15 spot on Billboard's chart of Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks in August 1981. The song also reached number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
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Thematic Elements"Time" and several other songs from the album "The Turn of a Friendly Card" deal with themes of gambling and life’s chances and changes. The song "Time" is viewed by some as a reflection on the passage of time and aging.
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Sound TechniqueUtilizing Parsons' expertise as a sound engineer, "Time" features very unique and complex sound design. This includes haunting harmonies, a touching melody and a clock-like rhythmic pattern which contributes to the theme of the song.
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Re-releaseIn 2015, a remastered anniversary edition of "The Turn of a Friendly Card" was released, featuring 16 bonus tracks and remixes, including the song "Time".
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Live PerformancesThough The Alan Parsons Project did not perform live very often, "Time" is a staple of "Alan Parsons Live Project" concerts.
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Eric's FavoriteIn an interview, Woolfson noted that of all the songs he had written, "Time" was his favorite.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Time", demonstrating its enduring popularity. Notable cover versions include Terry Draper's 1997 version, Shane Filan’s version in his 2017 album, and Italian version by Orchestra Casadei.
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