"Skyline
Pigeon" is a hymnal song by Elton John, Released originally in 1968, Skyline
Pigeon is considered one of the first "great" songs that he and Bernie Taupin wrote, and is about a
pigeon that is flying high and free having been released from a human hand. But is written metaphorically, in a way that can be related to almost any scenario, because of this, the actual topic of the song is mostly thought to be of
war, although, an individual/s can make almost any interpretation of the song. With no definitive answer given by the lyrics. Because of this, Skyline
Pigeon is a popular: religious, spiritual, and traditional festival tune which can be heard at various institutions. Skyline
Pigeon was released in 1968 and is the only song from that era that is still performed; It is also considered a fan favorite. Two versions of the song exist, the original Harpsichord version from 1968, and a remade piano version, from 1972, the 1972 version, is considered the most known, having appeared as a bonus, collectible track on various albums and compilations although both versions are famous. It's also a popular
cover song for multiple artists.
The song appears first on the
Empty Sky album
and then the re-recording appears on the albums
Lady Samantha
Rare Masters
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player (Reissue)
The song itself has spawned its own
definition in recent years,
as you can be referred to as a Skyline
Pigeon.
