Sunset (Bird of Prey)
Fatboy Slim
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Bird of prey, Bird of prey, Flying high, Flying high. In the summer sky, Flying high. Gently passing by, Flying high. Take me on your flight. Flying high.
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Written by: Quentin Leo Cook, John Paul Densmore, Robert A. Krieger, Raymond D. Manzarek, Jim Morrison
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Doors Music Company
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Sunset (Bird of Prey)" was released on October 16, 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThe song is classified under the genre 'big beat', an electronic music genre that usually contains elements of funk, techno and hip hop.
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Album Information"Sunset (Bird of Prey)" is from Fatboy Slim's third studio album, "Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars."
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Unique SampleThe track features a sample from Jim Morrison's spoken word recording, "Bird of Prey".
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Music VideoIts music video, directed by British director Ulf Buddensieck, features an air battle interspersed with Fatboy Slim DJing.
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DedicationThis song is dedicated to the memory of Jim Morrison and was given the full blessing of The Doors and their estates.
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Steve Osborne MixA notable remix of "Sunset (Bird of Prey)" was done by Steve Osborne which deviates significantly from the original.
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Japanese InspirationThe "Bird of Prey" is likely a reference to Hayao Miyazaki's film "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" where the song's sample from a piece by Jim Morrison, "Bird of Prey" plays during a scene.
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LengthThe song has a duration of 6:51 minutes in its extended version and 3:59 minutes in its radio edit version.
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RecognitionIt was recognized as a standout track in the album by multiple music reviewers and even after years of its release, it is still often played by DJs worldwide.
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