The singer-songwriter who helped compose Sir Rod Stewart's famous 1975 hit song Sailing has died. Iain Sutherland and his brother Gavin recorded the song in 1972 before it became a worldwide hit for Sir Rod. Iain, who was 71 and from Ellon, Aberdeenshire, died on Monday following an illness.
A social media post confirmed the news of Iain’s death on Monday:
This read: “It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the passing of Iain on Monday 25th November 2019, peacefully at home with family around him. “A much-loved husband, father and grandfather, and a friend to so many, Iain was a talented singer, songwriter and musician who touched the lives of many through his music over the years. “He continued to write throughout his illness and we will ensure that his legacy lives on. He will be deeply missed.”
"Condolences to all his family. RIP Iain, your music lives on."
Lyrics
I am sailing
I am sailing
Home again
'Cross the sea
I am sailing,
Stormy waters
To be near you,
To be free
I am flying,
I am flying
Like a bird
'Cross the sky
I am flying,
Passing high clouds
To be with you,
To be free
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Through the dark night, far away
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Through the dark night far away
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
We are sailing, we are sailing
Home again
'Cross the sea
We are sailing
Stormy waters
To be near you,
To be free
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord
