Night Owl
Gerry Rafferty
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Night comes down and finds you alone In a space and time of your own Lost in dreams in a world full of shadows Down the street the neon light shines Offering refuge and hope to the blind Who stumble in with no thought of tomorrow Yes I get lonely when the sun gets low And I end up looking for some winner goal Yes I should know better but I cant say no Oh no no nono nono no The light are low when the music is loud You watch yourself as you play to the crowd One more face in a palace of mirrors One more drink your sailin away One more dream but its looking okay One more time to watch the flow of the river Yes I get lonely when the sun gets low And I end up looking for some winner goal Yes I should know better but I cant say no Oh no no nono no no no no no no Yes I get lonely when the sun gets low And I end up looking for some winner goal Yes I should know better but I cant say no Oh no no Oh no no no No no no no no no no no no no
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Night Owl" is a song by popular Scottish singer-songwriter, Gerry Rafferty. It was included in his second solo album of the same name, "Night Owl," released in 1979.
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Real-life InspirationRafferty reportedly drew inspiration for this song from his personal experiences. He was infamous for his dislike of stardom and the pressures of the music industry, and "Night Owl" reflects his experiences nursing his wounds in isolation during night times.
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Album SuccessThe album "Night Owl" was a successful endeavor, peaking at No. 29 in the UK album charts and achieved gold status for sales.
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Notable MusiciansRafferty worked with talented musicians, including his former Stealers Wheel partners Joe Egan and Paul Pilnick, as well as iconic saxophone player Raphael Ravenscroft best known for his work on "Baker Street."
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Single Release and Chart SuccessThe song "Night Owl" was released as a single in the UK and reached No. 5 in the charts, making it one of Rafferty's most successful songs.
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Soft Rock Genre"Night Owl" follows the soft rock genre, replete with Rafferty's lyrical storytelling and distinctly emotive voice.
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Song ThemeThe song's central theme revolves around solitude and reflection, possibly capturing Rafferty's love for late-night solitude as opposed to the hustle and allure of daylight.
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Jersey InfluenceDuring the recording of the "Night Owl" album, Rafferty was staying in the Channel Islands off the coast of Normandy, specifically Jersey, where it's believed his surroundings influenced the album's and the song's introspective and peaceful ambiance.
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Music VideoRafferty shot a surreal and eye-catching music video for "Night Owl", which reflects the song's theme of nocturnal solitude. The video, with its eerie, sparseness, gained a lot of attention.
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Fondly RememberedWhile Gerry Rafferty passed away in 2011, "Night Owl" remains one of his most beloved tracks and is often played as a testament to his musical legacy.
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