January (Pilot song)

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"January"
Single by Pilot
from the album Second Flight
B-side "Never Give Up"
Released 1975 (1975)
Writer(s) David Paton
Producer(s) Alan Parsons

"January" is a pop rock song recorded by the Scottish rock band Pilot. Written by David Paton and produced by Alan Parsons, "January" was the sole number one single in the UK for Pilot,[1] ironically going to the top of the charts on 1 February 1975. It stayed at number one for three weeks. In a video interview on Radio Borders, David Paton explained that the song was not about the month per se, but about a girl named January. The verse is unrelated to the chorus and talks about the success of Magic and how it had opened up the world for him. It also charted in the United States, making a minor impression on the Billboard Hot 100, in early 1976. It also went to number one in Australia where it stayed up top for eight weeks.

References

  1. ↑ Roberts, David (2001). British Hit Singles (14th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 45. ISBN 0-85156-156-X. 
Preceded by
"Ms Grace" by The Tymes		 UK number one single
1 February 1975 for three weeks 		Succeeded by
"Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
Pilot
Studio albums
Compilations
  • Best of Pilot (1980)
  • A's B's & Rarities (2005)
  • Anthology (2007)
Singles
  • "Just a Smile"
  • "Magic"
  • "Ra-Ta-Ta" (as Scotch Mist)
  • "January"
  • "Call Me Round"
  • "Lady Luck"
  • "Running Water"
  • "Canada"
  • "Penny in My Pocket"
  • "Get Up And Go"
  • "Monday Tuesday"
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