Sky High
Jigsaw
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Blown round by the wind Thrown down in a spin I gave you love I thought we had made it to the top I gave you all I had to give Why did it have to stop You've blown it all sky high By telling me a lie Without a reason why You've blown it all sky high You, you've blown it all sky high Our love had wings to fly We could have touched the sky You've blown it all sky high Up round I've flown Then down down like a stone I gave you love
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Written by: CLIVE KENNETH SCOTT, DESMOND DYER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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12 facts about this song
Musical Genre"Sky High" is a song that belongs to the genre of pop music, more specifically to the sub-genre of Euro-pop, which is characterized by catchy hooks and simple lyrics.
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Release DateThe song "Sky High" by Jigsaw was released in 1975.
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Chart Performance"Sky High" was a major international hit. It reached the top 10 in UK and Australia, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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Re-ReleaseAfter its initial success, the song was remixed and re-released in 1998, and again in 2003, retaining a level of popularity.
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Song's UsageThe song was popularized again when it was used in the opening credits sequence for the movie "The Man from Hong Kong", a 1975 action film.
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Band's OriginJigsaw is a British band, originating from Coventry and Rugby in England.
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The Line-UpThe song featured the three original members of the band – vocalist Clive Scott, guitarist Des Dyer, and bassist Barrie Bernard; however, they were joined by drummer Tony Campbell for this track.
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Band BreakupUnfortunately, despite the success of "Sky High", Jigsaw dissolved in 1983.
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The Songwriters"Sky High" was penned by Clive Scott and Des Dyer, who were not just band members but also the main songwriters for Jigsaw.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Sky High" has been covered or sampled by numerous artists, including dance group Newton in 1994 and German Eurodance act Captain Jack.
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Musical StyleThe song's standout features include the use of a harmonium in its orchestration and the soaring vocals. It is celebrated for its upbeat, catchy feel and layered texture with solid rhythm.
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RecordsIn addition to charting highly, "Sky High" has been included on many compilery records and CDs of hits from the 1970s.
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