The group's musical line-up incorporates such diverse instruments as mandolins, glockenspiels, accordion, military bass-drum, and the legendary Nickelodeon, an extraordinary instrument designed and built for the purpose of delivering Sailor's definitive sound.
Their first album, released in 1974, included the hit "Traffic Jam". The album achieved Gold status in Holland. But it was the second album "Trouble" that established Sailor throughout the world. "A Glass of Champagne" was a massive hit throughout the world in 1975, followed by "Girls Girls Girls" in 1976.
The original line-up changed regularly from the end of the 1970s. In 1980 Phil and Henry released a new album together with Gavin David and Virginia David. In 1989 a new album was released after a ten year silence, featuring two singles "The Secretary" and "La Cumbia", so after a long gap they went back on tour again. In 1995 Georg Kajanus departed the band to pursue a solo career, leading to the introduction of Peter Lincoln, a respected guitarist and singer. Original member Henry Marsh left the band in late 1999, to be replaced by Anthony England. He was replaced in turn by Rob Alderton in 2001.
In 2004 Sailor were voted the 45th most successful pop band of the last 40 years in Germany.
In July 2005 Rob Alderton departed, but a few weeks later, original member Henry Marsh returned to his place at the Nickelodeon. In 2006 Peter Lincoln decided to leave after ten years to join The Sweet. Afterwards, Henry's son Oliver Marsh joined the band as their new singer to continue the journey...
Cool Breeze
Sailor Lyrics
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I took a trip down to the shores of Tahiti
I met a girl walking along the sand
I never thought for a guy like me
Love would come so easy
I said to her that I want to be your man
But she turned her head away from me
And then she left without telling why
Cool breeze, cool off my burning heart
And blow away the misty reason that keeps us apart
Cool breeze, blow all my thoughts away
For she's on my mind by night and by day.
I had to know - so I went to her father's plantation
And there he stood - leaning against the door
I said please - won't you give me some kind of explanation
But all he said was - she won't be here no more
For she's on the ship that sailed away
But why she's gone - he wouldn't say
I wonder if she'll ever return
Cool breeze, cool off my burning heart
And blow away the misty reason that keeps us apart
Cool breeze, blow all my thoughts away
For she's on my mind by night and by day.
Cool breeze, cool off my burning heart
And blow away the misty reason that keeps us apart
Cool breeze
in Sailor's song Cool Breeze narrates the story of a man who has fallen in love with a woman he met while taking a trip to Tahiti. Despite his love, the woman turns him down and leaves without explaining why. The man, determined to find out the reason, visits her father's plantation but learns that she has already left on a ship. The song reflects on his longing and the hope that the cool breeze would take away the painful memories and bring peace to his heart.
The lyrics of Cool Breeze tell the story of a heartbreak in a beautiful way. The song highlights the theme of unrequited love and the desire to understand why things happen the way they do. The lyrics have a nostalgic and wistful tone, indicating the sadness and longing that the man feels for the woman he loves. The portrayal of the cool breeze as something that could blow away the pain and misty memories is symbolic, and the man's repeated plea for the breeze to provide respite adds to the melancholic mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a trip down to the shores of Tahiti
I journeyed to the Tahitian coastline.
I met a girl walking along the sand
I chanced upon a lady ambling across the sand.
I never thought for a guy like me Love would come so easy
Love was unexpected for someone like me.
I said to her that I want to be your man
I professed my love and desire to be her partner.
But she turned her head away from me And told me this could never be And then she left without telling why
She rebuffed my confession and left without giving an explanation.
Cool breeze, cool off my burning heart And blow away the misty reason that keeps us apart Cool breeze, blow all my thoughts away For she's on my mind by night and by day.
May the cool breeze alleviate my heartache and dispel the cloudy reasons causing our separation, so that I can stop thinking of her incessantly.
I had to know - so I went to her father's plantation And there he stood - leaning against the door I said please - won't you give me some kind of explanation But all he said was - she won't be here no more
I needed answers, so I went to her father's estate, where he informed me that she had left and wouldn't be returning.
For she's on the ship that sailed away But why she's gone - he wouldn't say I wonder if she'll ever return
She is on a voyage and nobody knows the reason behind her departure or when she will come back.
Cool breeze, cool off my burning heart And blow away the misty reason that keeps us apart Cool breeze, blow all my thoughts away For she's on my mind by night and by day. Cool breeze, cool off my burning heart And blow away the misty reason that keeps us apart Cool breeze
May the cool breeze calm my intense emotions and eliminate the foggy rationale that divides us.
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Goffin-Lecar
I have loved this brilliantly unusual band, ever since I first saw them on television in 1976. Superb, original, melodious songs, brilliantly performed. One of the better parts of my teenage years. Thank you for the music, Georg, Phil, Henry and Grant.
Blitz Magazine
I couldn't have said it better.
classie60
Sailor had so many great songs that this one kind of got overlooked. Beautiful song .
malvin strucc
This song is my favourite. That was a great band.
Rodrigo Viegas
Ahh, the girls, the bars, the seafront... I've been there, believe me, and I sure miss that beautiful time. Georg = genius!
Cap K
Such a beautiful song!!!
priddie766
I have been wanting to find this song since I was 16 and I'm now 47. I love it, love it. Oh please take me back to my teens George!!!
Lars C. Hassing
After "Blue Desert" this "Cool Breeze" and "Joe's Pianola" compete about the second place in my opinion. Thank you so much for sharing.
Cap K
Songs from the heart for the heart ~ One of the best! I sung it live on the radio with our radio-chief on guitar, 3 years before, totally spontanius. He walked into my live-show with a guitar, wish I had a copy of that.Anyway: Thanks to THE SAILOR/Georg Kajanus for another lovely song ! ~~~
That's Music 🎵
very good song! They are great... And yes, they are undervalued.