Calypso
John Denver
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To sail on a dream on a crystal clear ocean To ride on the crest of a wild raging storm To work in the service of life and living In search of the answers to the questions unknown To be part of the movement and part of the growing Part of beginning to understand Aye Calypso the places you've been to The things that you've shown us The stories you tell Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit The men who have served you so long and so well Like the dolphin who guides you, you bring us beside you To light up the darkness and show us the way For though we are strangers in your silent world To live on the land we must learn from the sea To be true as the tide and free as a wind swell Joyful and loving in letting it be Aye Calypso the places you've been to The things that you've shown us The stories you tell Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit The men who have served you so long and so well Aye Calypso the places you've been to The things that you've shown us The stories you tell Aye Calypso, I sing to your spirit The men who have served you so long and so well
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Written by: John Denver
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11 facts about this song
Writing Inspiration"Calypso" by John Denver was inspired by Jacques Cousteau's marine conservation research ship, the Calypso. Denver's fascination with underwater exploration and conservation led to such a sentimental composition.
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Album FeatureThe song appears on John Denver's fifteenth studio album, "Windsong", released in 1975. The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the USA for multiple weeks.
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Musical Style"Calypso" is a folk music style ballad that incorporates orchestra elements and a choir, marrying Denver's folk roots with more intricate musical arrangements.
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InstrumentationThe song's lighting-quick strumming pattern on the 12-string acoustic guitar is one of the significant highlights of its instrumentation, creating a vibrant and energetic momentum.
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Chart SuccessDespite not being the first single released off the "Windsong" album, "Calypso" climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 1975.
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Double-sided Single"Calypso" was released as a 'B-side' to the single "I'm Sorry." Despite being a B-side, it still managed to achieve commercial success.
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Tribute ElementThe lyrics of the song reflect Denver's admiration for Cousteau's work, singing about the freedom of the ocean and honoring Cousteau's dedication to marine preservation.
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Shared PassionJohn Denver was an environmental activist. His passion for nature preservation mirrored Jacques Cousteau's, thereby making "Calypso" a heartfelt homage to a shared commitment.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Calypso" has been covered by several other artists, demonstrating its enduring appeal and influence in music.
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Live Performances"Calypso" was regularly featured in Denver's live performances and was a favorite among audiences at concerts.
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Posthumous RecognitionAfter John Denver's untimely death in a private plane crash, the song grew in popularity and is often used to memorialize and honor him.
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