Big Sky
The Kinks
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People take pictures of the Summer, Just in case someone thought they had missed it, And to proved that it really existed. Fathers take pictures of the mothers, And the sisters take pictures of brothers, Just to show that they love one another. You can't picture love that you took from me, When we were young and the world was free. Pictures of things as they used to be, Don't show me no more, please. People take pictures of each other, Just to prove that they really existed, Just to prove that they really existed. People take pictures of each other, And the moment to last them for ever, Of the time when they mattered to someone. People take pictures of the Summer, Just in case someone thought they had missed it, Just to proved that it really existed. People take pictures of each other, And the moment to last them for ever, Of the time when they mattered to someone. Picture of me when I was just three, Sucking my thumb by the old oak tree. Oh how I love things as they used to be, Don't show me no more, please.
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Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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11 facts about this song
Songwriters"Big Sky" was written by Ray Davies, the lead vocalist for The Kinks. He is known for his thought-provoking lyrics and music.
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Album Release InformationThe song was featured in The Kinks' sixth studio album, "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society," which was released in November of 1968.
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Genre"Big Sky" is a part of the rock genre, leaning towards British beat and baroque pop, showcasing The Kinks' signature sound.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Pyramid Records label initially in the United Kingdom and followed later on Reprise Records in the United States.
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InspirationRay Davies, inspired by the English countryside, wrote "Big Sky" as a critique of the system and society's apathy. The song observes life from a high point of view, the "big sky," which is an indifferent observer of the mundane problems of human beings.
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Unique StyleRay Davies famously used his spoken-word style during the verses of "Big Sky," which was different from other songs of that era.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received praise from critics for its complex structure and philosophical lyrics. Many Kinks' fans and music historians consider "Big Sky" one of the most underrated songs of the band.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity among the fans, "Big Sky" was infrequently performed live by The Kinks during their concerts.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is referenced in the popular fantasy-fiction book "Good Omens" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Big Sky" over the years, such as Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs in their "Under the Covers, Vol. 2" album, reflecting the enduring popularity and influence of the song.
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ReissuesThe song was reissued in remastered versions of the album in 1998, 2004, and 2018. The 2018 reissue featured an exclusive single mix of "Big Sky" on the bonus track.
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