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1) Pilot was a rock group formed in 1973 in Edinburgh, Scotland by former Bay City Rollers members David Paton (vocals and bass) and Billy Lyall (keyboards).
The 1974 single Magic from their debut album was a #11 UK and #5 US hit and remains a pop classic. The simple but catchy pop ditty January gave them their biggest hit, securing the #1 spot in the UK singles chart in January 1975.
The band's only other chart hits were Call Me Round and Just A Smile (both 1975). By the time 1977 came around only Paton and Ian Bairnson (guitar) were left from the original foursome, and they recorded Pilot's final album (the aptly entitled Two's a Crowd) alone.
By 1978, all of Pilot's members had moved on to other projects, notably Stuart Tosh (drums), Paton and Bairnson becoming core members of The Alan Parsons Project (who recorded their first album), and Tosh also working with 10cc.
2) Pilot is a rock/new wave band from France.
3) Pilot is a reggae artist.
4) Pilot is a solo artist.
5) Pilot is a female fronted pop punk/hardcore band from California
6) Pilot is a Fusion Group from Turkey
7) Pilot is a young pop rock band from Prague, Czech Republic.
8) Pilot, also known as PilOt (Russian: Пилот , ПилОт ) is a Russian rock band from Saint Petersburg, founded by Ilja Knabengof in 1997. Years active: 1997–present.
The roots of the band stretch back to 1994, at which point it was called Military Jane . In this incarnation, the band had a raw, melodic grunge style reminiscent of Alice In Chains, and featured Knabengof singing in English. Military Jane released three albums, "Home" (1995) "Home Live '95", and "Blackest Paint Colored Brush" (1996) with limited success. The band's single "Wherry?" although popular, was met with controversy and the music video was banned from MTV. During the "Rock '96" festival in Saint Petersburg, the band performed a new song "Мама" (Mama) for the first time. The style of the song took on a contrasting pop direction, with Knabengof finding an original singing voice. The next year, Military Jane 's name was changed to Пилот (Pilot). In February 1999, the band launch its first official website.
Members
Current line-up:
Илья Кнабенгоф (Ilya "Chort" Knabengof) aka "Илья Чёрт": vocals, guitar, harmonica (since 1997)
Андрей Казаченко (Andrey Kazachenko): keyboard, vocals, accordion, guitar (since 2007)
Сергей Вырвич (Sergey Vyrvich) aka "Пункс": bass guitar (since 2013)
Никита Белозеров (Nikita Belozyorov): drums (since 2013)
Former members:
Виктор Кузьмичев (Vitktor Kuzmichev): drums (1997-1999)
Роман Чуйков (Roman Chuikov): guitars (1997-2005, died in 2013)
Денис Можин (Denis Mojin) aka "Дэнс": drums (1999-2000)
Максим Юрак (Maxim Yurak) aka "Макс Йорик": violin, keyboards, synths, samplers, percussion (1999-2007)
Виктор Бастраков (Viktor Bastrakov) aka "Васильич": guitar (2005-2014, died in 2014)
Станислав Марков (Stanislav Markov) aka "Стасики": bass guitar (1997-2013)
Николай Лысов (Nikolaj Lysov): drums (2000-2013)
Мария Нефёдова (Maria Nefedova): violin, voice (1998-1999)
Валерий Карпенков (Valery Karpenkov): director (1997 to an unknown date)
High Into The Sky
Pilot Lyrics
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Play me like a song
Give me everything
Everything you have
Say you're mine forever
Fly me high into the sky
I heard from afar
But I still want you
I can't carry on
I belong right or wrong
I'm alive with you
I'll give you everything that I have
To be with you when I'm feeling sad
You boogie and you ball
You're the greatest of them all
I'd like to be near you
You jerk and you jive
Till it's nearly half past five
I'd die for you
Ask me anything that you would
I'm hungry for you, you're my food
Turn me on
Play me like a song
Give me everything
Everything you have
Say you're mine forever
Take me high into the sky
Turn me on
Play me like a song
Give me everything
Everything you have
Say you're mine forever
Take me high into the sky
I'd give you everything that I have
To be with you when I'm feeling sad
Turn me on
Play me like a song
Give me everything
Everything you have
Say you're mine forever
Take me high into the sky
Turn me on
Play me like a song
Give me everything
Everything you have
Say you're mine forever
Take me high into the sky
The lyrics to Pilot's song "High Into The Sky" are about someone who is deeply in love and wants to be with the person they love forever. The song starts with the person asking their lover to turn them on and play them like a song, and to give them everything they have. The person then asks their lover to take them high into the sky and say that they belong to each other forever.
The second verse talks about the person already knowing about the things their lover does and is, but still wanting to be with them. They say that they can't carry on without them and that they're alive with them. The song talks about the person being so hungry for their lover that they're like food, and how they'd give them everything to be with them when they're feeling sad. The song ends with the person repeating the chorus, asking their lover to turn them on and take them high into the sky.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of deep love and desire for someone, someone who brings them alive and is their source of happiness. The metaphor of being turned on and played like a song adds a sensual and passionate tone to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn me on
Activate me emotionally/physically
Play me like a song
Mold me, guide me, and influence me like music
Give me everything
Provide me with all of your time, effort, and dedication
Everything you have
All of your essential qualities and attributes
Say you're mine forever
Verbally and emotionally commit to me for all eternity
Fly me high into the sky
Cruise me on clouds of passion and determination
I heard from afar
Referencing secondhand knowledge
All the things that you are
Your personal traits and habits
But I still want you
Despite your imperfections, I still desire you
I can't carry on
Unable to cope and continue in my current state
I belong right or wrong
I feel bonded to you, regardless of circumstances
I'm alive with you
You give me vitality and energy
I'll give you everything that I have
I am willing to provide you with all of my assets
To be with you when I'm feeling sad
I crave being with you in times of emotional distress
You boogie and you ball
You possess a natural talent for dancing and having fun
You're the greatest of them all
In my eyes, you are the ultimate and most superb individual
I'd like to be near you
I wish to be in close proximity to you
You jerk and you jive
You dance in a wild and energetic manner
Till it's nearly half past five
Dancing and entertainment continue until the early morning
I'd die for you
I am devoted to you to the point of sacrificing my own life
Ask me anything that you would
Inquire about any topic or engage in any request
I'm hungry for you, you're my food
I desire and crave your presence, love, and attention
Take me high into the sky
Transport me to a place of bliss and contentment
Contributed by Anthony L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wayne Blanchard
This was the first tune Ian Bairnson recorded with Pilot, though at the time he was a hired session player, not a member of the band. Indeed, the band was a 3-piece when it recorded 'Magic', 'Just a Smile' and the debut album, 'From the Album of the Same Name'. During those times David Paton covered guitar duties as well as bass and vocal...and writing. One could argue that it was his guitar work on 'Magic' that set the template for the direction Ian would take for his playing with the band.
Andres Vargas
Muy buena banda...
DarlaT C
Absolutely Out of this World ! The Blood Pressure Just Went Up Again !
linda donofrio
This song was suggested to me by YouTube and I am now forever indebted to YT! I only knew a few Pilot songs, but by diving into the discography of David Paton, I’m loving some many more. And watching the beautiful face of DP makes this my new guilty pleasure. ❤️🎸❤️
Warren Hawk
Such a great clip. Someone had said this was live. I think most of it is but you can clearly hear a rhythm guitar playing the C# chord during Ian's solo, so at least some of it is pre-recorded. No matter though....because it still is unbelievably awesome....better than the studio version!!!! Thanks so much for posting!
Warren Hawk
Wow...... Wow. I forgot (just for a minute) how unbelievably awesome this band is. Every album is superb. Thank you!!!!! They always tear it up live.
glenys pike
Love the lyrics terrific song
skyelynn storme
That was insane and Fantastic with this talented handsome and cute david paton he is. That was the best performance I ever heard of my life💜😍☺😊😇. DAVID IS NOW MY SUPERSTAR🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤
Jill Mingo
I did mention that i loved Pilot to Todd once and he smiled. A smile. Not a smirk, which is what you often get from TR. It's entirely possible he only knows "Magic". I don't think Todd sits around listening to a lot of other artists. But I know DP likes TR as he recently mentioned that on his facebook page in regards to the Live at Daryl's House show TR was on. I was instantly thrilled. I find often artists I highly admire also admire each other (and this is mingogo69, by the way!) I love this clip!!!
Luc Be
Great musicians only can do this kind of music!