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Modern Classics: Seal - Kiss From a Rose

Switched on Pop

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The Oboe on the History of Pop Hits

There are very few appearances of the oboe on the history of pop hits. The sixties were into this very pastoral, plaintive sound that the oboe is fitting for. This is not just pop instrumentation. It feels like we're going to the symphony. There used to be a grain in time, we're alone. I want to see you became the light on the dark side of me.

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