: It is credited with bringing "New Age" music into the mainstream pop consciousness.

: It unexpectedly hit #1 in the UK, staying there for three weeks.

: Director Michael Geoghegan used a frame-by-frame painting technique to give it a "fine art" look.

: The official 4K version brings out the vivid textures of the oil-paint effects that were blurred in lower resolutions. ✨ The "Sail Away" Phenomenon

: This line was inspired by the repetitive nature of studio work and the desire to finish the project.

: Producer Nicky Ryan used a Roland D-50 synthesizer to create the iconic "plucked" string hook.