To France
Maggie Reilly
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Taking on water, Sailing a restless sea From a memory, A fantasy. The wind carries Into white water, Far from the islands. Don't you know you're Never going to get to France. Mary, Queen of Chance, will they find you? Never going to get to France. Could a new romance ever bind you? Walking on foreign ground, Like a shadow, Roaming in far off Territory. Over your shoulder, Stories unfold, you're Searching for sanctuary. You know you're Walking on foreign ground, Like a shadow, Roaming in far off Territory. Over your shoulder, Stories unfold, you're Searching for sanctuary. You know you're I see a picture By the lamp's flicker. Isn't it strange how Dreams fade and shimmer? Walking on foreign ground, Like a shadow, Roaming in far off Territory. Over your shoulder, Stories unfold, you're Searching for sanctuary. Y know you're I see a picture By the lamp's flicker. Isn't it strange how Dreams fade and shimmer? Walking on foreign ground, Like a shadow, Roaming in far off Territory. Over your shoulder, Stories unfold, you're Searching for sanctuary. You know you're Never going to get to France. Never going to.... Never going to get to France. Never going to.... Never going to get to France. Never going to....
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Written by: Michael Gordon Oldfield
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17 facts about this song
Genre Classification"To France" falls under the genre of progressive rock, pop rock, and folk rock.
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CollaborationThe song was a collaborative effort between the English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield and Scottish singer Maggie Reilly.
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Album Identity"To France" was a single off the album "Discovery" which was released by Mike Oldfield in 1984.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed significant chart success across Europe, peaking at number 2 in Norway, number 6 in Switzerland, and gaining top 10 positions in several other countries.
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CompositionThe song features an unmistakable melody played on electric guitar, exhibiting Oldfield's signature style.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of the song were inspired by historical figures: Queen Mary, Queen of Scots, and Francis II of France.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by multiple artists over the years, including Blind Guardian, Leaves' Eyes, and Dark Moor.
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Re-releaseIn 2012, Mike Oldfield re-recorded the song for his album "Two Sides: The Very Best of Mike Oldfield".
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Music VideoAn official video was made for the song, featuring Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly walking through different landscapes.
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LegacyDespite only having moderate chart success in the UK, "To France" remains one of Mike Oldfield's most memorable and well-regarded songs.
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Chart Success in Germany"To France" spent 17 weeks on the German Singles Chart in 1984 and reached no. 11, being one of his most successful singles in this country.
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VocalsMaggie Reilly's haunting harmonies in the chorus are a significant element in the song, showcasing her vocal ability.
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RemixesThe song has had various remixes created by different artists in the EDM genre.
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Live PerformancesMike Oldfield often included "To France" in his live setlists, further enhancing its popularity.
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Running TimeThe track has a running time of 4 minutes and 37 seconds. The extended version runs about 5 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Other RolesMike Oldfield played most of the instruments in the song, showcasing his versatility and skill as an artist.
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Noteworthy AssociationThe song is often associated with the popularity of the album "Discovery," which is classified as one of Oldfield's most important works.
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