Red Skies
The Fixx
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Written by: ADAM WOODS, CHARLES H BARRETT, CYRIL CURNIN, JAMES WEST-ORAM, PETER GREENALL
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6 facts about this song
Release & Chart Success"Red Skies" was officially released by the British rock and new wave band, The Fixx, on their debut album "Shuttered Room" in 1982.
- The song made its international mark by reaching the 101 spot on the Billboard chart in the United States, while breaching the top 20 in Canada.
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Lyrics & InterpretationThe song's lyrics allude to the threat of a nuclear war which was a prevalent panic during the early 1980s, creating a fascinating sociopolitical context of its time.
- The significant line from the song, "Red skies at night", is a paraphrase of the old mariners' saying: "Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.", thematically referring to an impending catastrophe.
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Impact & Legacy"Red Skies" is often considered a defining song of the 1980s new wave genre, with its compelling synthesizer-line and memorable chorus.
- The song was featured in the 1983 American movie "Valley Girl's" soundtrack, giving it an enduring cultural footprint.
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Revisions and Different VersionsAn edited version of "Red Skies" was re-released in the United States in 1983 after the band found success there with "Saved by Zero" and "One Thing Leads to Another" from their second album.
- The Fixx occasionally performs an extended version of "Red Skies" at their concerts, adding more depth to the musical arrangement.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Red Skies" brought a futuristic dystopian concept to life, featuring the band members playing in a heavily industrial setting, and, matching with the song’s theme, a red-tinted sky in the backdrop.
- The video is recognized for its use of early 1980s video editing techniques, particularly the usage of double exposure.
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Band InsightThe Fixx's lineup at the time of "Red Skies": Cy Curnin on vocals, Jamie West-Oram on guitar, Rupert Greenall on keyboards, Charlie Barret on bass, and Adam Woods on drums.
- The band distinguished itself for its sonically innovative and socially aware songs which is undoubtedly evident in "Red Skies".
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