Lady of the Island
Crosby, Stills & Nash
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Holding you close undisturbed before a fire The pressure in my chest when you breathe in my ear We both knew this would happen when you first appeared My lady of the island The brownness of your body in the fire glow Except the places where the sun refused to go Our bodies were a perfect fit in afterglow we lay My lady of the island Letting myself wander through the world inside your eyes You know I'd like to stay here until every tear runs dry Do, do, do, do, do, do, do My lady of the island Wrapped around each other in the peeping sun Beams of sunshine light the stage the red light's on I never want to finish what I've just begun with you My lady of the island Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
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Written by: GRAHAM NASH
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Lady of the Island" is a song by folk rock band Crosby, Stills & Nash, written by English singer-songwriter Graham Nash.
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Album AppearanceThe track is included in band's eponymous debut album "Crosby, Stills & Nash," released in May 1969.
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Personal InspirationGraham Nash wrote "Lady of The Island" for his then-girlfriend Joni Mitchell, who was a highly influential folk singer-songwriter herself.
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Harmonization TechniqueThe song is recognized for its excellent harmonization technique, typical of Crosby, Stills & Nash’s signature sound, with all three members - David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash - contributing.
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Musical ArrangementThe song demonstrates a simplistic musical arrangement, complementing the intimate lyrics with only two acoustic guitars and the band's vocal harmonies that create a soothing ambiance.
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Legacy"Lady of The Island" showcases Graham Nash's songwriting strength and further establishes Crosby, Stills & Nash's reputation as one of the pioneers of folk rock.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Atlantic Records label, a renowned American record label known for producing numerous hits.
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Production and EngineeringThe album, which features "Lady of The Island," was produced by Bill Halverson and Crosby, Stills & Nash, while engineering was handled by Halverson and Elliot Mazer.
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ReceptionWhile the song wasn't released as a single and thus didn't chart, it gained a positive response from fans and critics for its deep lyrics and the band’s beautiful harmonies.
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Song DurationThe track "Lady of The Island" runs for approximately 2 minutes and 39 seconds on the album.
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