Vanilla Sky
Paul McCartney
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The chef prepares a special menu For your delight, oh my. Tonight you fly, so high up In the Vanilla Sky Your life is fine It's sweet and sour Unbearable great You've got to learn Every hour, you must appreciate. This is your time, This is your day. You've got it all. Don't blow it away. The chef prepares a special menu For your delight, oh my. Tonight you fly, so high up In the Vanilla Sky. Melted tin beads, Cast you fortune In a glass of wine. Snail or fish, Balloon or dolphin See your silver shine. This is your time, This is your day. You've got it all, Don't blow it away. The chef prepares a special menu For your delight, oh my. Tonight you fly, so high up In the Vanilla Sky In the vanilla,uh, in the vanilla,oh, in the vanilla sky. In the vanilla,ah, in the vanilla,uh, in the vanilla sky. Mmmm in the Vanilla Sky
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Vanilla Sky" is a song written by the former Beatles band member, Paul McCartney. He created this track specifically for the Cameron Crowe film, also called "Vanilla Sky", in 2001.
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Oscar NominationThe song earned Paul McCartney an Oscar nomination for the “Best Original Song” at the 74th Academy Awards in 2002.
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Grammy Selection"Vanilla Sky" was also nominated for the “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards held in 2002.
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Song Chart RankingsDespite not making a big impact on the charts, "Vanilla Sky" reached no. 100 on the UK Singles Chart and didn’t make the US Billboard Hot 100, although it did hit no. 45 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
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Song InterpretationMany believe that the song’s lyrics relate to the unpredictability of life and the feelings of being lost in a dream, much like the premise of the movie for which it was created.
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Record Label"Vanilla Sky" was released by Parlophone and Capitol Records, known for handling McCartney's music throughout his post-Beatles and solo career.
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CollaborationIt was produced by David Kahne, as a part of his first collaboration with McCartney. The album they worked on together, "Driving Rain," also featured the song "Vanilla Sky".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Vanilla Sky" is a direct homage to the movie. In one scene, McCartney is seen waking up in Times Square. This is possibly a nod to the film’s iconic scene where Tom Cruise runs through an eerily deserted Times Square.
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Film ReferenceDirector Cameron Crowe revealed that McCartney read the script and watched an early cut of the film before writing the song.
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Lennon ConnectionMcCartney claimed that the song "Vanilla Sky" was partially influenced by his late Beatles bandmate, John Lennon. This reflects the continuation of their collaborative spirit, even after Lennon's passing.
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Personal HistoryIn a broader context, "Vanilla Sky" and the rest of the songs in "Driving Rain" album represented a turning point for McCartney as it was written after the death of his wife, Linda, and marks the start of his relationship with Heather Mills.
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