July Morning
Uriah Heep
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There I was on a July morning Looking for love With the strength Of a new day dawning And the beautiful sun At the sound Of the first bird singing I was leaving for home With the storm And the night behind me And a road of my own With the day came the resolution I'll be looking for you La la la la, la la la la, la la la I was looking for love In the strangest places Wasn't a stone That I left unturned Must have tried more Than a thousand faces But not one was aware Of the fire that burned In my heart, in my mind, in my soul La la la la, la la la la, la la la In my heart, in my mind, in my soul La la la la, la la la la La la la la, la la la la, la la la la La la la la, (la la la la) There I was on a July morning I was looking for love With the strength Of a new day dawning And the beautiful sun And at the sound Of the first bird singing I was leaving for home With the storm And the night behind me Yeah, and a road of my own With the day came the resolution I'll be looking for you La la la la, la la la la, la la la
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Written by: DAVID GARRICK, KEN HENSLEY
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"July Morning" is a song by the English rock band Uriah Heep. It is considered one of their most famous compositions. Ken Hensley, the keyboardist and vocalist of the band, is credited as the song's principal writer.
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Song LengthWith a length of 10:36 minutes in its original album version, "July Morning" is one of Uriah Heep's longest songs.
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Album DebutIt was first released in 1971 on their album "Look at Yourself".
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Song ThemeThe song is known for its theme of personal awakening and self-discovery, represented by the imagery of a new July morning.
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Notable CoverA notable cover of "July Morning" was done by Finnish singer Jarkko Ahola.
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Bulgarian TraditionIn Bulgaria, "July Morning" has turned into an anthem for an unofficial holiday celebrating freedom and non-conformity. Each year on the morning of July 1st, people gather to watch the sunrise, with "July Morning" often being played.
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Contribution by David ByronAlthough Ken Hensley wrote the majority of the song, the final verse was contributed by lead vocalist David Byron.
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Spectacular EndingThe song is recognized for its dramatic ending with a Moog synthesizer solo that was played by Manfred Mann.
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Mysterious ChantThe chant in the middle of the song is often speculated upon. Some fans believe it's a reversed recording of someone reading from the Book of Revelation, giving the song somewhat of a mystical aura.
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Live Performances Significance"July Morning" is one of the highlights of Uriah Heep’s live shows, often featuring an extended organ introduction by Hensley.
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Ken Hensley DeathAfter the death of Ken Hensley in 2020, the song received increased attention, being regarded as one of his most iconic creations.
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Iconic LineOne of the most iconic lines of the songs is: “There I was on a July morning, looking for love, with the strength of a new day dawning and the beautiful sun." This is often cited to encapsulate the entire essence of the song.
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