Pyjamarama
Roxy Music
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Couldn't sleep a wink last night Oh how I'd love to hold you tight They say you have a secret life Made sacrifice your key to paradise Never mind, take the world by storm Just boogaloo a rhapsody divine Take a sweet girl just like you How nice if only we could bill and coo I may seem a fool to you for everything I say or think or do How could I apologies for all those lies The world may keeps us far apart but up in heaven, angel You can have my heart Diamonds may be your best friend But like laughter after tears I'll follow you to the end
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10 facts about this song
About the Song"Pyjamarama" is a song by the British rock band Roxy Music. It was released as a single in 1973.
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About the SingerBryan Ferry was the lead vocalist and original member of Roxy Music, he is considered the soul of the band due to his distinctive voice and songwriting ability.
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About the TitleThe title "Pyjamarama" is a portmanteau of the words 'Pyjama' and 'Panorama', suggesting a dreamlike, surreal scene.
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Band's SoundThe song features the experimental public school glamour of glam rock which is characteristic of Roxy Music's unique sound. This means that there's both a classical touch of elements like strings and the pounding, glittering of glam rock.
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Chart Success"Pyjamarama" reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, showing the song's commercial success at the time.
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Album PresenceContrary to its popularly, “Pyjamarama” does not appear on any of the band's studio albums. Instead, it can be found on various compilation albums.
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Art DirectionThe band's standout visual sensibilities are also evident in “Pyjamarama”'s cover art. The song's accompanying sleeve was designed by Antony Price, who had long-time collaboration with the band.
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Song Meaning"Pyjamarama" carries a dreamy and stylized lyrical content, typical of the romanticism and surrealism that Ferry's lyrics are known for.
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Original Band MembersAlong with Bryan Ferry, other original Roxy Music members who performed on "Pyjamarama" include Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, and Paul Thompson.
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Significance in Ferry's CareerSongs like "Pyjamarama" helped establish Bryan Ferry as not just a member of Roxy Music, but a solo artist with a distinctive style and influential voice in music.
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