Guide Note

"Come Sail Away" was originally released in 1977 on the album The Grand Illusion by the band Styx.

The song received an additional wave of popularity in the 21st Century when it was sung by Eric Cartman on an episode of South Park. Cartman's version was released on the South Park soundtrack album Chef Aid.

Fast Facts

1. B-side: "Put Me On"
2. Genre: Rock
3. Format: 7" single
4. Album: The Grand Illusion
5. Label: A&M Records
6. Writer: Dennis DeYoung
7. Producer: Styx
8. Recorded: 1977
9. Released: 1977
10. Peak at #8 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart

• Singing come sail away, come sail away
• Come sail away with me
• Come sail away, come sail away
• Come sail away with me

1. Genre: Rock
2. Origin: Chicago, Illinois
3. Formed: 1961 known as The Tradewinds
4. Years Active: 1963 -1984, 1990-1991, 1995 -present
5. Albums: 15
6. Labels: A&M Records, Interscope Records, Wooden Nickel Records