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Sleeping (The Band song) " Sleeping " is a song by The Band, first released on their 1970 album Stage Fright. It was also released as the B-side to the "Stage Fright" single. It was co-written by Robbie Robertson and Richard Manuel. This and “Just Another Whistle Stop” are the only two songs Manuel receives credit for on the album. [1] .
Mar 4, 2010 · For the life we chose in the evening we roseJust long enough to be lovers againAnd for nothing more, the world was too soreTo live inSad old shipsA morning e...
Sep 13, 2023 · … What inspired The Band to write “Sleeping”? The Band was heavily influenced by the cultural and political climate of the late 1960s when they wrote “Sleeping.” The profound shifts happening in society, including the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and an increasing disillusionment with authority, left a deep impact on the band members.
Sleeping Lyrics. [Verse 1] For the life we chose, in the evening, we rose. Just long enough to be lovers again. And for nothing more. The world was too sore to live in. [Verse 2] Sad old ships, a...
Feb 19, 2024 · Released in 1970 as a part of their album “Stage Fright,” this song has a hauntingly beautiful melody coupled with poignant lyrics that invite listeners to explore its hidden meaning. “Sleeping” opens with the line, “For the life we chose in the evening we rose, just long enough to be lovers again.”
