Take Me Away

Blue Öyster Cult

About Take Me Away

"Take Me Away" is a song by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult, from the band's 1983 album, The Revölution by Night. The song was released as the band's 22nd single the same year, and reached #11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. A music video was created for the song and was featured on MTV.


Year:
1983
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Strange shapes light up the night
I've never seen 'em though I hope I might
Don't ask if they are real
The men in black, their lips are sealed

Fantasy fills my mind
To leave this place before my time
Release myself from earthly care
My dream may be your nightmare

[Chorus]
I turn my hopes up to the sky
I'd like to know before I die
Memories will slowly fade
I lift my eyes and say
Come on take me away
Come on take me away

Come here girl close to me
A thousand stars your eyes can see
First one we see tonight
I wish I may I wish I might

[Chorus]

Jam

[Chorus]

I lift my eyes and say
Come on take me away

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Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult (often abbreviated BÖC) are an American rock band from Long Island, New York, United States, best known for such hard rock songs as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", "Burnin' for You", and "Godzilla". Since the release of their self-titled debut album in 1972, the band has sold over 24 million albums worldwide, including 7 million in the United States alone.[citation needed] The band's music videos, especially "Burnin' for You", received heavy rotation on MTV when the music television network premiered in 1981, cementing the band's contribution to the development and success of the music video in modern pop culture. Today, BÖC's music continues to be played on AOR-friendly radio stations as well as in movies, … more »

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Written by: ALDO NOVA, ERIC BLOOM

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
The song "Take Me Away" was composed by Eric Bloom, the lead vocalist of Blue Öyster Cult, and Aldo Nova.
Album Details
The song is a part of the album "The Revölution By Night" which was released in 1983.
Genre
True to Blue Öyster Cult's trademark music style, "Take Me Away" is classified as a rock song, more specifically, hard rock.
Theme
The song talks about themes of alienation, escape, and yearning for a different reality.
Chart Performance
"Take Me Away" reached number 11 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it one of the most successful songs from the album.
Pop Culture Appearance
The song is featured in the 1989 Sci-fi movie “Arena”.
Music Video
The music video for "Take Me Away" was one of the first ones to be made by Blue Öyster Cult and features performance shots of the band.
Unique Sound Elements
The song showcases the band's use of synthesizers and heavy guitar playing, a departure from their earlier, more psychedelic sound.
Live Performances
"Take Me Away" became a staple in many of Blue Öyster Cult's live performances since its release.
Collaboration
The collaboration with Aldo Nova, a noted Canadian rock musician, was a unique aspect of the composition process of the song.
Fan-Favorite
Even though the song never made it to the top of the Billboard charts, it has evolved as a fan-favorite among the band's enthusiasts.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by other artists as well, with each interpretation offering a different take on the classic.

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