both artists really fit together quite well, better, in fact, than their 3rd collaboration "Private Collection". This also helps a b c "British certifications – Jon and Vangelis". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 16 May 2022. Type Jon and Vangelis in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter. They recorded their first album together, Short Stories, in 1979, [1] producing the major hit " I Hear You Now" as well as "One More Time". Anderson wrote the lyrics and Vangelis composed the music. In 1980, Anderson left Yes and released his second solo album, Song of Seven. Vangelis released his See You Later album the same year, with Anderson contributing vocals to two songs. The two reunited to record their second album, The Friends of Mr Cairo, in 1981, including the songs "Friends of Mr Cairo", and " State of Independence". Later pressings of the album included the UK top 10 hit " I'll Find My Way Home". [2] In 1983, Anderson rejoined Yes and they released the album 90125. Jon and Vangelis released their own album, Private Collection, the same year. [1] A second edition of the album, released in January 1982, [3] includes the single " I'll Find My Way Home", which according to Anderson was added in response to poor initial sales of the album, and which was a big hit across Europe at the time, peaking at No. 1 in Switzerland, No. 2 in The Netherlands and No. 6 in the UK. [4]

Whenever I come across this album, my immediate recollection is of feeling diddled. I bought the album very soon after it was softer ballad based song. It still features additional flute though once again played by Morrisey. For those who areState of Independence" was later a hit single for Donna Summer, and a decade later for Moodswings with Chrissie Hynde on vocal. Anderson also later re-recorded that song on his solo album Change We Must, released in 1994. Bryan Burrough, “ The Mystery of the Maltese Falcon, One of the Most Valuable Movie Props in History,” Variety, February 19,2016. a b c d e Paul Simpson. "Jon & Vangelis | Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved 5 September 2019. Q. Sometimes it’s a bit difficult for your fans to grasp the full meaning of or references to the lyrics of your music. What’s the method to what some people perceive as your “lyrical madness”? that disappointment affect my judgement, this review is based on the original release without that single.

album - something I almost never do! It starts off pretty representatively with "I'll Find My Way Home", The album saw considerable succes in Canada, with the album reaching #2 for 3 weeks, and was #15 in the Best of 1981. [5] sounding with complex melodies and lyrics from Anderson and with Vangelis' cinematic flair, both of which work very Woman: But my father would find us wherever we went. Yes, he has forbidden me to... to even speak to you, if he finds me now. I don't know what he'd do...little bit further. It is also far better than the covers it produced, most notably by the Queen of Anderson and Vangelis' solo albums can be pretty bad, while others are stellar. I place this one in with the best of both

artist, but it is, in my opinion, one that I would still place among my progressive albums. I have always loved theA. Ok!!…we are here to find the Divine ‘Light’ within…each being has the perfect ‘light’…enjoy the fullness of life each day…stay healthy, be kind and friendly, and shine your inner ‘light’ to everyone you meet, be thankful for the abundance of life, from nature, to all of life’s experiences, to the glorious sunsets, the stars and moon at night..the great mystery…flowers, birds and animals that surround us…and the amazing cacophony of the human consciousness that surrounds us each day……cheers….jon Frankie: Okay now, just lean up against that door. When I give the word "Go" we just..., we just go through it and blast at the same time. Offiziellecharts.de – Jon and Vangelis – The Friends Of Mr. Cairo" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 4 April 2022. The Friends of Mr. Cairo” played a pivotal role in establishing Jon Anderson as a solo artist, garnering critical acclaim and expanding his fanbase. The song showcases his versatility as a musician and solidifies his reputation as a visionary songwriter. 10. Are there any hidden meanings within the song’s lyrics?

The title, “The Friends of Mr. Cairo,” carries symbolic significance. Mr. Cairo represents a metaphorical figure who embodies the struggles and disorientation faced by the song’s protagonists. The friends surrounding Mr. Cairo symbolize the various influences, relationships, and external forces that impact one’s journey through life. 3. What is the underlying message of the song? that the song was written by Vangelis and Anderson. It's a beautiful song and both versions are quite acceptable, yet It was just the way Vangelis played the music at that moment, I said it felt like an old style movie, and he would do his ‘Douglas Fairbanks’ impersonation, so I said let’s get some actors to pretend to be Cagney or Bogart, and so on…that’s how we built the song; it was based on the “Maltese Falcon’ movie, where Peter Lorre was Mr Cairo, the fat man was Sidney Greenstreet and Humphrey Bogart was the private eye…such a fun thing to do…great production from Vangelis.a b "Jon & Vangelis - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012 . Retrieved 19 March 2022.