Vapour Trail
Ride
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First you look so strong Then you fade away The sun will blind my eyes I love you anyway Thirsty for your smile I watch you for a while You are a vapour trail In a deep blue sky Tremble with a sigh Glitter in your eye You seem to come and go I never seem to know And all my time Is yours as much as mine We never have enough Time to show our love
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Written by: Andrew Bell, Laurence John Colbert, Stephen Paul Queralt, Mark Stephen Gardener
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15 facts about this song
Genre"Vapour Trail" is a track from the shoe-gazing genre, a sub-genic of indie and alternative rock that emerged in the UK in the late 1980s.
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AlbumThe song was from Ride's debut album "Nowhere" which was released in 1990.
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Band MembersRide consisted of four members - Andy Bell, Mark Gardener, Steve Queralt and Laurence 'Loz' Colbert.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Vapour Trail" were composed by Ride's guitarist and vocalist, Andy Bell.
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Noteworthy ListIt gained recognition when popular American television network, Pitchfork, ranked "Vapour Trail" at number 145 on their list of the "Top 200 Tracks of the Nineties".
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Original FormatInitially, the song was released on vinyl and cassette and eventually made its way to digital platforms like Spotify and iTunes.
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ImpactSince its release, "Vapour Trail" has greatly influenced a number of other genres, especially ambient and dream-pop music.
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Critical AcclaimDespite not charting high initially, it has been praised critically. The Guardian, in 2016, listed it among the "greatest tracks" listing its nostalgia and jangling guitar as highlights.
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Live PerformancesRide often performed "Vapour Trail" as part of their live set, usually as an encore number.
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Re-ReleasesTo mark its 20th anniversary, "Nowhere" was re-released in 2010, which included a live DVD of the band’s performances at Brixton Academy in 1991.
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Band BreakupRide disbanded in 1996 but reunited on a few occasions for concerts and festivals before officially reforming in 2014. Despite the hiatus, "Vapour Trail" has remained a favorite amongst fans.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Vapour Trail" combines concert footage, candid behind-the-scenes clips, and conceptual visuals of a model airplane and a spinning globe.
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Sound CharacteristicsKnown for its rich layered guitars and strong melodic line, the song is a perfect example of Ride's sound which combines elements of noise, psychedelia and indie rock.
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Andy Bell's later workAfter Ride, Andy Bell formed the band Hurricane #1 and later became the bassist for popular British band, Oasis. He is currently part of the band Beady Eye, along with former Oasis members.
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Cover versionsA number of bands and artists have covered "Vapour Trail," including American alt-rock band Trespassers William and English indie rock band, The Wedding Present.
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