Tasmin Archer – Sleeping Satellite

«Sleeping Satellite» was the debut single by the British singer-songwriter Tasmin Archer, released in 1992. The song peaked at no.1 in the UK, and was also an international hit. Written by Tasmin together with John Beck & John Hughes. Although first released in 1992, Archer and her co-writers wrote the song in the late 1980s, but it was only when Archer got a record deal that the song saw the light of day. Archer’s song was successful throughout the world, notably hitting the top 5 in Sweden and Switzerland, No.6 in France, and No.14 in Australia.
The lyrics of «Sleeping Satellite» questions why humanity has failed to make significant progress in space travel since the moon landings of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Four instruments were used in the recording of «Sleeping Satellite», John Hughes and McIntosh provided the guitars in the song whereas John Beck and Paul Wickens were keyboard players. The drummer on the track was Charlie Morgan whilst Gary Maughan played Fairlight (digital audio sampler).
Archer sings backing vocals on the track along with Tessa Niles and Carol Kenyon.