Windy
The Association
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Who's peekin' out from under a stairway Calling a name that's lighter than air Who's bending down to give me a rainbow Everyone knows it's Windy Who's tripping down the streets of the city Smilin' at everybody she sees Who's reachin' out to capture a moment Everyone knows it's Windy And Windy has stormy eyes That flash at the sound of lies And Windy has wings to fly Above the clouds (above the clouds) Above the clouds (above the clouds) And Windy has stormy eyes That flash at the sound of lies And Windy has wings to fly Above the clouds (above the clouds) Above the clouds (above the clouds) Who's tripping down the streets of the city Smilin' at everybody she sees Who's reachin' out to capture a moment Everyone knows it's Windy Who's tripping down the streets of the city Smilin' at everybody she sees Who's reachin' out to capture a moment Everyone knows it's Windy Who's tripping down the streets of the city Smilin' at everybody she sees Who's reachin' out to capture a moment Everyone knows it's Windy Who's tripping down the streets of the city Smilin' at everybody she sees Who's reachin' out to capture a moment Everyone knows it's Windy Who's tripping down the streets of the city Smilin' at everybody she sees Who's reachin' out to capture a moment
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Written by: Ruthann Friedman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Background"Windy" is a popular song by The Association, an American sunshine pop band from California.
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Release InformationThe song was first released in 1967 as part of their album "Insight Out".
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Success"Windy" became a major hit for The Association, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 1967.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Ruthann Friedman, who was a friend of the band members.
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Unusual ElementDespite being written by a woman (Friedman), the original version of "Windy" is sung from a male perspective.
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Lyrical Content"Windy" refers to a woman who is breezy, energetic, and always on the move.
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Cultural Impact"Windy" has been featured in multiple films and television shows such as "The Simpsons", "Breaking Bad", and "The Monkees".
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CertificationThe song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales of one million units.
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Cover versions"Windy" has been covered by several artists, including Wes Montgomery and Astrud Gilberto.
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Random FactIt is rumored that Friedman wrote the song about a loveable but eccentric character from her San Francisco neighbourhood, contradicting the band's direct statement that the song is about a carefree, joyous woman who embodies the spirit of the era.
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Connection with BeatlesThe song knocked "All You Need is Love" by the Beatles off the number 1 spot on the Billboard chart in 1967.
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