Snowy White — Bird Of Paradise 1 (Digitally Remastered)

From the Album: Rarities & Outtakes Vol. 5, Year of Release: 2011#bluesrock
Lyrics: Bird Of Paradise

Saw you flying by
Flash of Turquoise Blue
I just had to try
To keep your life in view
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
Wish that I could fly
I'd be beside you now
But I can only sigh
And watch you circle round
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise
So you fly away
When will you come again
So I can watch you play
In the pouring rain
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise

‘White Flames’ was guitarist and singer Snowy White’s solo debut, released in 1984 during the aftermath of his departure from Thin Lizzy. A craftsman-like musician, Snowy yearned to play more in his own melodic and thoughtful style, away from the roar of a raucous rock group. The result was not just a splendid album, but a hit single as well.

‘Bird Of Paradise’ soared into the UK Top Ten in 1984 and is one of nine tracks on this superb CD that retain their power to entrance and delight. Watch out for such songs as ‘Open Carefully’, ‘Lucky Star’ and ‘It’s No Secret’, as well as the additional ‘live’ track ‘For The Rest Of My Life’ and the extended version of ‘Bird Of Paradise’.

The CD liner notes included a brand new exclusive interview with Snowy, who talks about the songs, the influence of the blues, his personal philosophy and life experiences. This was the launch pad for a long creative career that sees Snowy still touring with his own band and playing with Roger Water’s sensational show ‘The Wall’. Those flames are still burning!

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Snowy White is one of a handful of classic blues-orientated British electric guitar players - musicians whose sound, technique and style has echoed the originality of the blues with the excitement of contemporary rock.

At the age of eleven he first heard the urban blues sound that had been emanating from the United States, people such as BB King, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush and Albert King, and was immediately aware that this was the music that he wanted to incorporate in his playing. He has developed his own style of ‘English ‘ blues, a combination of clear, clean blues phrases and harder-edged riffs that are a recognisable feature of his very personal songs.

[luminitavasiliu]

Thank you for your work, wishing you well.🎂

[notos]

So peaceful.it's good to listen to when i'm having a hard time.

[spmoran]

So good . And Snowys most well known song.

[nittayasmine]

Snowy White ... a great blues man, nice song ... i love paradise, thanks Great Channel

[bojanboskovic]

Strait Strat & Blue Heart!
Bird of Paradise & Bird of Pray!
Perfect sound, my friend!

[Ari_Reijo_Kalevi_Piispanen]

Congrats Ilija Capko - Hippy Happy Birthday !

[everestdd]

Excellent travail de remastering. 👍👍 Merci beaucoup Monsieur. !!! From France 🇫🇷

[khalednaimi]

Thank you for this masterpiece Ilija 🙏

[mariaknubben]

Thank you ilija for this beautiful masterpiece it makes my day complete ❤❤❤👌👍💯

[bugeanuflorin]

Hi Ilija, Absolutely fabulous artist, excellent song. Great sound quality music. Great Sunday for you.

[АлександрСтафиевских-сд]

Ilija Capco благодарю за трансляциию отличного блюза в исполнении Snowy White

[BluesAngel]

Hi Ilija! Such a lovely tune by an artist whose gifts seems effortless but his guitar skills alone are just on another level! Thanks for the tune!💙