The Friends Of Mr Cairo

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new decade at the time, they did so without selling out. In this album, we tend to move away a bit from the A. ‘State of Independence’ is such a powerful idea for me, I go into a trance when I sing it at every show I do…it was written in Paris. I walked into the studio, and Vangelis had just started the groove…he pointed to the mike, which was on, and I sang the song nearly word for word. Vangelis and I had this wonderful telepathy…pure magic… So Jon Anderson and Vangelis entered the studio to put together a masterwork featuring the most cinematographic expression of the Silver Screen , the title epic "Friends of Mr Cairo" complete with

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? interesting, although 12 minutes is a bit too long again. And if it were on a good album, it probably JON & VANGELIS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com . Retrieved 25 June 2020. list. The song did not appear on initial pressings of the album, the sleeve also being changed for the re-release. Needless to say, The Friends Of Mr. Cairo” refers to actors Jimmy Stewart, James Cagney, Edward G. Robinson, Clark Gable, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Maureen O’ Sullivan. As well, there is reference to the 1941 Best Picture nominated film Citizen Kane.Film critic Roger Ebert notes “The movie opens with newsreel obituary footage that briefs us on the life and times of Charles Foster Kane; this footage, with its portentous narration, is Welles’ bemused nod in the direction of the “March of Time” newsreels then being produced by another media mogul, Henry Luce.” The newsreels “provide a map of Kane’s trajectory,” and it keeps viewers oriented “as the screenplay skips around in time, piecing together the memories of those who knew him.Curious about Kane’s dying word, “rosebud,” the newsreel editor assigns Thompson, a reporter, to find out what it meant.” The choice to reference Citizen Kanein the song “The Friends Of Mir. Cairo” is a nod to the iconic film and references the golden age of Hollywood cinema.

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sounds of Vangelis and own almost all of his albums. The same can be said of Yes and Jon Anderson, but many of The Friends of Mr. Cairo" is their 2nd collaboration, released 2 years after their first one, in 1981. I have to say that as snippets of themes from a few of the classics along the way, yet they do it without making it feel like they are stealing Jon and Vangeliswas the name for a musical collaboration between the lead singer of Yes, Jon Anderson, and Greek multi-instrumentalist Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou – known professionally as Vangelis. John Roy Andersonwas born in Lancashire, England, in 1944. At age 15 he left school and got work as a lorry driver and then a milkman to help make money for the family. His brother Tony, was part of a band called The Warriors, and John was asked to join on vocals. He was with the Warriors from 1962 to 1968. Anderson released two solo singles with little commercial success in 1968. That year he also met bass guitarist Chris Squires, guitar player Peter Banks, drummer Bill Bruford and reconnected with keyboard player Tony Kaye. The five musicians formed a band they called Yes. The band released a self-titled debut album in 1969. In 1970 John Anderson dropped the “h” from his first name, becoming Jon Anderson. From 1969 to 1978 Yes released nine studio albums. Their 1973 Top 20 hit, “Roundabout” was the zenith of their early fame.

dominated by Anderson's extended lyricism. The song paints a picture of gangsters and other shenanigans using quotes and

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Donna Summers and, a decade later, a band called "Moodswings" with Chrissie Hynde on vocals, which is where I first a b c d e Paul Simpson. "Jon & Vangelis | Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved 5 September 2019. that the song was written by Vangelis and Anderson. It's a beautiful song and both versions are quite acceptable, yet If this album has one redeeming feature, it is that I bought this album and listened to it the first time on a Man: I don't know which words to put in there sweetheart, you know, I can't do it. Pretty kind of useless, though, don't you think so Mary?