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  2. "Babylon" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Gray. Originally released on 12 July 1999 as the second single from his fourth album, White Ladder (1998), it was re-released as the album's fourth single on 19 June 2000. Described as Gray's signature song, [1] [2] "Babylon" is "about a love that is lost and found again". [3]

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    “Babylon” was first released, by East West Records and IHT Records, on 12 November 1998. It was featured on David Gray’s album “White Ladder” and was actually issued as a single twice from that project. The US version of “White Ladder” also featured a remix of “Babylon”, which is entitled “Babylon II”.

    “Babylon” charted in almost 10 countries. This included scoring a number five on the UK Singles Chart and number one amongst Billboard’s Adult Alternative Songs. Moreover the song has been certified Gold in the United Kingdom. Indeed for some 20 years now after its release, “Babylon” still serves as the most-successful song of David Gray’s catalog.

    Yes. David Gray wrote “Babylon”, and he also co-produced. He produced the song along with record producers C. McClune and L. Polson.

  3. Apr 27, 2024 · David Gray’s song “Babylon” has become a classic in contemporary music history. Released in 1999, the song has captivated fans around the world with its catchy melody and meaningful lyrics. However, beneath its upbeat tempo lies a deeper meaning that speaks to the human experience.

  4. In America, "Babylon" is by far David Gray's best known song, but it didn't catch on there until two years after it first appeared in Ireland. Gray made an impression in his native UK with his 1993 debut album, but in Ireland it had a much bigger impact.

  5. Jan 15, 2024 · The mention of ‘Babylon’ might evoke the ancient city, a symbol of opulence and, eventually, decadence. Yet, within the context of the song, Babylon feels less like a place and more like a state of being. It is the backdrop against which the narrator’s internal dialogue of regret and hope unfolds.

  6. Jun 18, 2024 · What Was Babylon? As David Gray said, “The beauty [of the song] is in the music of words themselves.” And despite David Gray saying surprisingly little about the origins of “Babylon,” he devoted a lot of space in the Songfacts interview I cited earlier to why he used “Babylon.”

  7. "Babylon" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Gray. Originally released on 12 July 1999 as the second single from his fourth album, White Ladder (1998), it was re-released as the album's fourth single on 19 June 2000.