I fell in love with this song when it came out and I love it still. This song reveals what Ian Anderson can do when he has a subdued song. From his mature voice here emanates love and kindness. How very poetic: “…came a thousand miles just to catch you while you’re smiling…” That, my friends, is a superb sentiment. Had I not known who Anderson was, and that he looked like a bridge troll from fairy tales, it would have been easier to believe that I was listening to a loving husband. In this most exquisite piece of music he sounds very paternal and conservative. This song sparkles and deserves to live.
I fell in love with this song when it came out and I love it still. This song reveals what Ian Anderson can do when he has a subdued song. From his mature voice here emanates love and kindness. How very poetic: “…came a thousand miles just to catch you while you’re smiling…” That, my friends, is a superb sentiment. Had I not known who Anderson was, and that he looked like a bridge troll from fairy tales, it would have been easier to believe that I was listening to a loving husband. In this most exquisite piece of music he sounds very paternal and conservative. This song sparkles and deserves to live.