I've been listening to this great piece since it was first released 40 some years ago, and I have never gotten tired of it.
One thing about it that I don't believe has been mentioned so far is that this song is actually part of a 'suite' of songs. And to enjoy its full impact it should be listened to it as a whole. The suite begins on side three with "Rainy Day, Dream Away," which segues into "1983," which becomes "Moon Turn The Tides," which finishes side three. But it doesn't end there: Go to side four and listen to the first cut, "Still Raining, Still Dreaming," -- bookend to "Rainy Day, Dream Away" -- to complete the suite. (Total running time, 22:47).
I've been listening to this great piece since it was first released 40 some years ago, and I have never gotten tired of it.
One thing about it that I don't believe has been mentioned so far is that this song is actually part of a 'suite' of songs. And to enjoy its full impact it should be listened to it as a whole. The suite begins on side three with "Rainy Day, Dream Away," which segues into "1983," which becomes "Moon Turn The Tides," which finishes side three. But it doesn't end there: Go to side four and listen to the first cut, "Still Raining, Still Dreaming," -- bookend to "Rainy Day, Dream Away" -- to complete the suite. (Total running time, 22:47).