Smile - Earth

Описание: This version of Earth comes from the Ghost Of A Smile CD and was released in Holland in 1997.

This song was originally recorded by Smile who consisted of the band members below, Earth was recorded in June, 1969 at Trident Studios. Earth was recorded during Smile's first set of sessions in June 1969 at Trident Studios, London. Earth was a sci-fi folk rock song, similar in style and genre to David Bowie's "Space Oddity." This was Smile's only release at the time. Mercury Records had failed get behind the single and did not give it any promotion. As a result, Earth had no chart success. That lead to Tim Staffell leaving the band, Freddie Mercury joining, and the formation of Queen. Also of note about this track, vocally Brian and Roger switch from their usual roles; Brian sings high falsetto and Roger sings the low end. Tim Staffell (along with Brian May) recorded a version for his solo album 'aMIGO' in 2001.

Written by: Tim Staffell
Produced by: John Anthony
Musicians:
Tim Staffell - vocals, bass guitar
Brian May - guitars, vocals
Roger Taylor - drums, vocals
unknown - keyboards

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Lyrics:

I might be at a table
And suddenly I'll catch
A fleeting vision of her crystal seas
Or I might be standing in a crowded dockyard faraway
Underneath the sun I've never seen

'Cos I have seen many worlds
For what it's worth
But I'll never see again the planet earth, my earth

I might be chasing waves of light
Out towards the rim
Where stars are sparse
And the cold of space seeps in
Or I might be in a bar room
Drinking methylated gin
And thinking of the places I have been

Yes, I have seen many worlds
For what it's worth
But I'll never see again the planet earth, my earth

I have seen many worlds
For what it's worth
But I'll never see again the planet earth, my earth

Cast adrift amongst the stars
I float from sun to sun
Dreaming of the world that gave me birth
All the places I have been
Remind me there is none
To match the cool green rolling hills of earth

'Cos I have seen many worlds
For what it's worth
But I'll never see again the planet earth, my earth