I.G.Y.
Donald Fagen * Track #1 On The Nightfly
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I.G.Y. by Donald Fagen
Performed by
Donald FagenProduced by
Gary KatzWrited by
Donald FagenAbout
The song’s title refers to the International Geophysical Year, which took place between 1957-58. The song illustrates futuristic concepts that mostly seem outlandish by today’s standards, highlighting the rampant optimism of the late 1950s.
I.G.Y. Lyrics
Standing tough under stars and stripes
We can tell
This dream's in sight
You've got to admit it
At this point in time that it's clear
The future looks bright
On that train all graphite and glitter
Undersea by rail
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
Well by seventy-six we'll be A-OK
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
Get your ticket to that wheel in space
While there's time
The fix is in
You'll be a witness to that game of chance in the sky
You know we've got to win
Here at home we'll play in the city
Powered by the sun
Perfect weather for a streamlined world
There'll be spandex jackets one for everyone
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
On that train all graphite and glitter
Undersea by rail
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris
(more leisure for artists everywhere)
A just machine to make big decisions
Programmed by fellows with compassion and vision
We'll be clean when their work is done
We'll be eternally free yes and eternally young
What a beautiful world this will be
What a glorious time to be free
I.G.Y. Q&A
Who wrote I.G.Y.'s ?
I.G.Y. was written by Donald Fagen.
Who produced I.G.Y.'s ?
I.G.Y. was produced by Gary Katz.