Skybird
Tony Orlando · Other Songs - Tony Orlando
Skybird, my bird
We fly so high and then
You touch me warm and fly again
And leave me, let down
Earthbound, left standing on the ground
Looking through the clouds for a trace of you
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
Oh, send her home, I'll make her heaven too
One day, maybe
You'll come to rest a-while
And I'll be the nest you'll fly back home to
'Til then, again
I'll watch you come and go
Feeling lost until the day I found you
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
Oh, send her home, I'll make her heaven too
Til then, again
I'll watch you come and go
Feeling lost until the day I found you
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
Oh, send her home, I'll make her heaven too
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
We fly so high and then
You touch me warm and fly again
And leave me, let down
Earthbound, left standing on the ground
Looking through the clouds for a trace of you
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
Oh, send her home, I'll make her heaven too
One day, maybe
You'll come to rest a-while
And I'll be the nest you'll fly back home to
'Til then, again
I'll watch you come and go
Feeling lost until the day I found you
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
Oh, send her home, I'll make her heaven too
Til then, again
I'll watch you come and go
Feeling lost until the day I found you
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
Oh, send her home, I'll make her heaven too
Heaven have you seen a sign of Skybird?
She's somewhere flyin' in your blue
You've got all the stars, so why'd you take my bird?
Skybird
Tony Orlando's 1968 recording of 'Skybird' stands as a quintessential example of the bubblegull pop sound that defined the late 1960s. As a staple of his discography, the track showcases his signature vocal style, characterized by a bright, high-pitched tone and the distinctive 'Oo-oh' backing vocals that became a hallmark of his work with the team. Released during the height of his fame following the massive success of 'Cupid', 'Skybird' captures the optimistic, dance-oriented spirit of the era. The song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm made it a popular choice for television performances and radio play, cementing Orlando's status as a leading figure in American pop music of the time.