Elusive Butterfly
Bob Lind
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You might wake up some mornin' To the sound of something moving past your window in the wind And if you're quick enough to rise You'll catch a fleeting glimpse of someone's fading shadow Out on the new horizon You may see the floating motion of a distant pair of wings And if the sleep has left your ears You might hear footsteps running through an open meadow Don't be concerned, it will not harm you It's only me pursuing somethin' I'm not sure of Across my dreams with nets of wonder I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love You might have heard my footsteps Echo softly in the distance through the canyons of your mind I might have even called your name As I ran searching after something to believe in You might have seen me runnin' Through the long-abandoned ruins of the dreams you left behind If you remember something there That glided past you followed close by heavy breathin' Don't be concerned, it will not harm you It's only me pursuing somethin' I'm not sure of Across my dreams with nets of wonder I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love Across my dreams with nets of wonder I chase the bright elusive butterfly of love
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12 facts about this song
Song creation and release"Elusive Butterfly" is a well-known song, both written and performed by American folk singer-songwriter Bob Lind. It was first released in 1966, under the World Pacific record label, and eventually became one of the biggest hits of that year.
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Chart performanceThe song reached number 5 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the US. It also topped the charts in the United Kingdom and Australia, making it Lind’s only international hit.
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Unique ThemeThe lyrics use the metaphor of a butterfly for the pursuit of love. This elusive butterfly symbolizes the elusive nature of love that is so often out of people's grasp.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song shows Lind venturing into the wilderness, through an expansive grassland, to chase a butterfly, beautifully capturing the essence of the song.
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Multiple VersionsOver the years, many musicians from various countries have covered "Elusive Butterfly." Some of the popular versions include those by Val Doonican, Cher, Petula Clark, Aretha Franklin, and Glen Campbell.
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Song StructureThe song is composed in a conventional verse-chorus format. The lyrics, accompanied by a folk-style mix of guitar, recorder, and strings, paint a vivid picture of the elusive chase of fleeting feelings.
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Awards and RecognitionFor the song "Elusive Butterfly," Bob Lind earned a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Folk Recording.
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Testimony to TimeEven though it was released over five decades ago, "Elusive Butterfly" continues to resonate with listeners worldwide, a testament to Lind's timeless songwriting.
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Inspired CreationBob Lind penned "Elusive Butterfly" after a romantic disappointment, using this song as a form of catharsis.
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Playing TechniqueLind's unique way of alternate tuning enhances the resonance and harmonic possibilities of the guitar in the song.
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Music Industry InfluenceIn recognition of the song’s lasting impact, Rolling Stone magazine named “Elusive Butterfly” one of the top 500 pop songs of all time in 2011.
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Live PerformancesDespite retiring from the music industry in 1971, Lind has occasionally performed "Elusive Butterfly" live, even into the 21st century.
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