"Shine" is a
single
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by musician
Mike Oldfield
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, released in 1986 (see
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). "Shine" features
Jon Anderson
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on vocals.
Music video
The music video for "Shine" features use of computer graphics, such as a computer generated game of
chess
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. Oldfield plays a
Gibson SG
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guitar in the video. The video is available on the
''Elements - The Best of Mike Oldfield'' DVD.
Track listing
# "Shine" (Extended version) – 5:08
# "The Path" – 3:31
Charts
1986 singles
Mike Oldfield songs
Virgin Records singles
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