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Paul Winter — Icarus
Album: Common Ground
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Released: 1972
Length: 2:52
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Paul Winter produced some amazing recordings of himself playing with the songs of humpback whales.
Posted 4 days ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 radiojunkie wrote:

One of the all-time favorite radio beds -- instrumentals talked over by djs far and wide. Add it to Booker T.'s "Green Onions," Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross," and ELO's "Fire On High," among many others. I believe it was used as filler back in the late 60s-early 70s on the great WNEW-FM in New York, back when they had news on the hour and djs like Pete Fornatale had to kill some time. Yep, those were the days...records cost $3.98, flying cars were just a pipedream and we used to watch a little box called a teevee. Now pardon me while I call the nurse to get my walker and colostomy bag...and GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU ROTTEN KIDS!



Eastwood? Gran Torino?
Posted 9 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
I don't know a similar sound except from Camel's "Snow Goose". Great!
Posted 9 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 FamilyMan wrote:

One of my favorite DJs (Pete Fornatale - the 10 AM to 2 PM guy)  on my favorite Rock and Roll station (WNEW FM in New York City) would always play this song on Fridays as his last song for the week.  Thanks Bill and Rebecca.


YES!   The good old days.   May he Rest in Peace.
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
SUPERB!   WNEW FM 102.7 NYC used to play this a lot, right after it was released.
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Paul Winter playing Icarus at St John the Divine cathedral 
Posted 2 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 DeriReed wrote:

Yup. It's Don McGee's closing song on Mixed Bag, his WFUV  Saturday 4 to 8pm show. He took over from  Pete Fornatale  (previously of NEW) when Pete died a few years ago.  

I miss pete 

Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Amazing how musical memories work. I have not heard this piece for at least several decades but instantly knew exactly what I was listening to. Perception of music is somehow embedded in our brains/minds unlike any other mode of communication. Calls to mind those whose language abilities have been destroyed, but who can sing their words.
Posted 4 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
This is a very good album.

Kind of trippy. Kind of breezy. 
Posted 4 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:
For those who remember it on WNEW in the NY area, I believe WFUV uses it as the fadeout on the 5-8 slot on Saturdays.
 
Yup. It's Don McGee's closing song on Mixed Bag, his WFUV  Saturday 4 to 8pm show. He took over from  Pete Fornatale  (previously of NEW) when Pete died a few years ago.  

Posted 5 years ago by DeriReed    [ Reply ]
For those who remember it on WNEW in the NY area, I believe WFUV uses it as the fadeout on the 5-8 slot on Saturdays.
Posted 5 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 ursus88 wrote:
I've heard better (later) versions of this song, but I still enjoy Paul Winter music. Thanks, RP!
 

Specifics? I just posted how it desperately needs to be updated.
Posted 5 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
My reaction, listening to it now:

1) It's a fantastic tune. Combined with the title, priceless.

2) I'm really sick of the '70s-sound clarinets - sounds like the theme to something starring Marlo Thomas. The cellos are really lovely, though.

Conclusion: This piece is ripe for a tasteful modern cover. Kronos Quartet, perhaps?
Posted 5 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
 Mikey wrote:
Sounds like the theme to some lame '70's Family drama.
 

I think it was used in a commercial or as the theme to a PBS show in the 70s?
Posted 5 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
 Limpopoking wrote:
I recognise this track... Was it also done by Ralph Towner?I
 

Yes. By him, and "his" great, great band Oregon, as well. Great tune.
Posted 5 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
The Consort can take you to extraordinary places, but this cut, so-so.
Posted 6 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
I recognise this track... Was it also done by Ralph Towner?I
Posted 7 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite DJs (Pete Fornatale - the 10 AM to 2 PM guy)  on my favorite Rock and Roll station (WNEW FM in New York City) would always play this song on Fridays as his last song for the week.  Thanks Bill and Rebecca.
Posted 7 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
takes me back, outro for Pete Fornatale RIP https://www.wnyc.org/story/204800-remembering-pete-fornatale/
Posted 7 years ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
This is such a good album. Could have picked a better cut, for sure, but I'm delighted to hear Paul Winter!
Posted 7 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
Mikey wrote:
Sounds like the theme to some lame '70's Family drama.
I think it's from an episode of Little House of the Waltons
Posted 20 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Travel Eh-gency?
That's the funniest thing I've seen in days!! People at my office are looking at me funny...
Posted 20 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
Wow. That sucked. Not a lot or really bad, but it still sucked. It was like the opening theme to a cheap rip off of Big or something. 2 things I can do without ever hearing again in my life: The words "now I lay me down to sleep" or any variation thereof in lyrics and this song. That sucked.
Posted 20 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the theme to some lame '70's Family drama.
Posted 20 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
YES, it was "background" music - Concert Happenings, perhaps?
Posted 20 years ago by Mudbog    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
One of the all-time favorite radio beds -- instrumentals talked over by djs far and wide. Add it to Booker T.'s "Green Onions," Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross," and ELO's "Fire On High," among many others. I believe it was used as filler back in the late 60s-early 70s on the great WNEW-FM in New York, back when they had news on the hour and djs like Pete Fornatale had to kill some time. Yep, those were the days...records cost $3.98, flying cars were just a pipedream and we used to watch a little box called a teevee. Now pardon me while I call the nurse to get my walker and colostomy bag...and GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU ROTTEN KIDS!
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
It just seems so normal to hear this song on radio, until I realize I haven't heard it on radio since I lived in NJ 27 years ago and WNEW 102.7 NY was the king of radio (now long gone). Good to hear it again!
Posted 20 years ago by Mudbog    [ Reply ]
krocdoc wrote:
next stop, floor 3, ladies wear and appliances....
lmao,...more like, next stop 1976
Posted 20 years ago by kevbo77    [ Reply ]
One of the all-time favorite radio beds -- instrumentals talked over by djs far and wide. Add it to Booker T.'s "Green Onions," Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross," and ELO's "Fire On High," among many others. I believe it was used as filler back in the late 60s-early 70s on the great WNEW-FM in New York, back when they had news on the hour and djs like Pete Fornatale had to kill some time. Yep, those were the days...records cost $3.98, flying cars were just a pipedream and we used to watch a little box called a teevee. Now pardon me while I call the nurse to get my walker and colostomy bag...and GET OFF MY LAWN, YOU ROTTEN KIDS!
Posted 20 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
next stop, floor 3, ladies wear and appliances....
Posted 20 years ago by krocdoc    [ Reply ]
Yes, I would like 2 of those purple-quartz crystals, a stick of incense and I'll take this self-help book entitled, "The New Age of Aquarius Indian-Stick Dream-Catcher Weaving."
Posted 20 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this tune! It's tough to see people write that it was their "Mom's" favorite album, when I still have my copy. Or did I dump it in my recent move? I'll have to go look. . . Thanks for playing this, Bill! Always a very uplifting tune and given the fine day in the Bay Area it's an extra lift. -John
Posted 20 years ago by JustJohn    [ Reply ]
I am extremely surprised to hear this here. I guess I shouldn't be since I have come to expect this kind of diversity from RP. This album was one of my mothers favorites when I was growing up and I still love to listen to it once in a while. Thanks to whomever up uploaded this and to either Rebecca or the folks on the LRC who got it on the playlist. This is why I love this place and will keep tuning in. :goodvibes.gif:
Posted 21 years ago by jed2667    [ Reply ]
timandjuliet wrote:
Sounds like the background music for a Canadian Tourism commercial
Travel Eh-gency?
Posted 21 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
timandjuliet wrote:
Sounds like the background music for a Canadian Tourism commercial
It probably is. It's the theme song for "New Dimensions" on the radio, too.
Posted 21 years ago by MoxyP    [ Reply ]
I've heard better (later) versions of this song, but I still enjoy Paul Winter music. Thanks, RP!
Posted 21 years ago by ursus88    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the background music for a Canadian Tourism commercial
Posted 21 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
One of the finest instrumentals of its era. Great for background music while contemplating one's own navel.
Posted 21 years ago by MoxyP    [ Reply ]
Wow, I never thought I'd hear Paul Winter here! KEWL!! One of my favorite cuts. Thanks, Bill! Now maybe a little Oregon??
Posted 21 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]