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Paul Winter — Icarus
Album: Icarus
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Released: 1972
Length: 2:52
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SUPERB!   WNEW FM 102.7 NYC used to play this a lot, right after it was released.
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Paul Winter playing Icarus at St John the Divine cathedral 
Posted 1 year 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 3 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 3 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
This is a very good album.

Kind of trippy. Kind of breezy. 
Posted 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
The Consort can take you to extraordinary places, but this cut, so-so.
Posted 5 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
I recognise this track... Was it also done by Ralph Towner?I
Posted 6 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 6 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
takes me back, outro for Pete Fornatale RIP https://www.wnyc.org/story/204800-remembering-pete-fornatale/
Posted 6 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 6 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 19 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 19 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 19 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the theme to some lame '70's Family drama.
Posted 19 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
YES, it was "background" music - Concert Happenings, perhaps?
Posted 19 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 19 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 19 years ago by Mudbog    [ Reply ]
krocdoc wrote:
next stop, floor 3, ladies wear and appliances....
lmao,...more like, next stop 1976
Posted 19 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 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
next stop, floor 3, ladies wear and appliances....
Posted 19 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 19 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 19 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 20 years ago by jed2667    [ Reply ]
timandjuliet wrote:
Sounds like the background music for a Canadian Tourism commercial
Travel Eh-gency?
Posted 20 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 20 years ago by MoxyP    [ Reply ]
I've heard better (later) versions of this song, but I still enjoy Paul Winter music. Thanks, RP!
Posted 20 years ago by ursus88    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the background music for a Canadian Tourism commercial
Posted 20 years ago by timandjuliet    [ Reply ]
One of the finest instrumentals of its era. Great for background music while contemplating one's own navel.
Posted 20 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 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]