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Sky 3 is the third album by English/Australian instrumental progressive rock band Sky, released in 1981. It reached number three in the British Albums chart.[2] It was the first album recorded after Francis Monkman's departure from the group, with Steve Gray replacing him on keyboards.
Sky 3 | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 20 March 1981[1] | |||
Recorded | Abbey Road, Studio 3 | |||
Length | 45:12 | |||
Label | Ariola | |||
Producer | Sky, Haydn Bendall, Tony Clark | |||
Sky chronology | ||||
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In 2015 Esoteric Recordings continued their schedule of remasters and expanded releases with this recording.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "The Grace" | Herbie Flowers | 0:30 |
2. | "Chiropodie No.1" | Kevin Peek, Flowers | 4:22 |
3. | "Westwind" | Peek | 6:22 |
4. | "Sarabande" | Händel, Arr. John Williams | 3:03 |
5. | "Connecting Rooms" | Tristan Fry | 7:10 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Moonroof" | Peek | 4:03 |
7. | "Sister Rose" | Steve Gray | 4:31 |
8. | "Hello" | Gray | 4:12 |
9. | "Dance of the Big Fairies" | Flowers, Peek | 3:30 |
10. | "Meheeco" | Flowers, Gray | 6:35 |
11. | "Keep Me Safe And Keep Me Warm, Shelter Me From Darkness" | Flowers | 0:54 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Grace" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
2. | "Chiropodie No.1" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
3. | "Westwind" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
4. | "Sarabande" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
5. | "Connecting Rooms" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
6. | "Moonroof" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
7. | "Sister Rose" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
8. | "Hello" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
9. | "Dance of the Big Fairies" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
10. | "Meheeco" (2015 Digital Remaster) | |
11. | "Keep Me Safe And Keep Me Warm, Shelter Me From Darkness" (2015 Digital Remaster) |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "The Grace" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
2. | "Chiropodie No.1" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
3. | "Sarabande" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
4. | "Sahara" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
5. | "Recuerdos De La Alhambra" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
6. | "Dance of the Little Fairies" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
7. | "FIFO" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
8. | "The Swan" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
9. | "The Whale" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
10. | "Scipio" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
11. | "Hello" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
12. | "Hotta" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
13. | "Keep Me Safe and Keep Me Warm, Shelter Me From Darkness" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) | |
14. | "Toccata" (Recorded Live at Westminster Abbey, London on 24 February 1981 for BBC TV) |
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Chart (1981) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[3] | 7 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[4] | 4 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[5] | 31 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[6] | 39 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[7] | 39 |
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[8] | 11 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 19 |
UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 3 |
US Billboard 200[11] | 181 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Gold | 100,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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