Northern Sky
Nick Drake * Track #4 On Nick Drake
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Northern Sky by Nick Drake
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Performed by
Nick DrakeProduced by
Joe Boyd & Robert Kirby & John CaleWrited by
Nick DrakeAbout
Described as “the most unabashedly joyful song in [Drake’s] canon”, Northern Sky is a straight-up love song.
Its arrangement was largely curated by John Cale of The Velvet Underground, who added parts on the piano, Hammond organ, and celeste. Drake was initially sceptical, but was won around.
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Northern Sky Lyrics
[Chorus]
I never felt magic crazy as this
I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea
I never held emotion in the palm of my hand
Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree
But now you're here
Brighten my northern sky
[Verse 1]
I've been a long time that I'm waiting
I've been a long time that I'm blown
I've been a long time that I've wandered
Through the people I have known
Oh, if you would and you could
Straighten my new mind's eye
[Verse 2]
Would you love me for my money?
Would you love me for my head?
Would you love me through the winter?
Would you love me 'til I'm dead?
Oh, if you would and you could
Come blow your horn on high
[Chorus]
I never felt magic crazy as this
I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea
I never held emotion in the palm of my hand
Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree
But now you're here
Brighten my northern sky
Northern Sky Q&A
Who wrote Northern Sky's ?
Northern Sky was written by Nick Drake.
Who produced Northern Sky's ?
Northern Sky was produced by Joe Boyd & Robert Kirby & John Cale.
When did Nick Drake release Northern Sky?
Nick Drake released Northern Sky on Sat Mar 06 1971.