![]() The lead singer of the band, chose 'Sailing By' as one of his, saying for many years he had used it 'as an aid to restful sleep'. Popularity Besides its intended function, 'Sailing By' is thought of affectionately by many British radio listeners as it is considered a soothing accompaniment to bedtime. 'Sailing By' is also played in full at the beginning of each weekly broadcast of the Shipping Forecast (approximately 23:30 on Sunday evenings) on Brooklands Radio, an internet-based local radio station in. In the 1990s the tune was also adopted for the weekly maritime programme on Ireland's. 'Sailing By' was added to allow for a clear break between the end of the music and the start of the forecast. ![]() The initial reason for its introduction was because of the indeterminate finish time for the preceding Midnight News, leading to filling music being played until the Shipping Forecast was due to start. It also functions as a buffer: depending on when the final programme before closedown finishes, 'Sailing By' (or part of it) is played as a 'filler' as the forecast starts at 00:48hrs precisely. ![]() Its tune is repetitive, assisting in its role of serving as a signal for tuning in to be able to easily identify the radio station. Context and usage 'Sailing By' is played every night on BBC Radio 4 at around 00:45hrs before the late.
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