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Silver Moon was the third single Michael Nesmith recorded as a solo artist and the second to reach the Billboard Hot 100. Silver Moon was released in 1970 from Nesmith's second solo album, Loose Salute. Nesmith recorded the song with The First National Band and the song reached number 42 on the Top 100 and number seven on the Adult Contemporary charts. The track features a pedal steel guitar solo played by O. J. "Red" Rhodes. The song also went to number 13 in Canada and number seven in the Netherlands. Although Nesmith released several singles following "Silver Moon", "Silver Moon" was his last song to reach a notable status on the charts. On the B-side of "Silver Moon", the track "Lady of the Valley" appears. The now highly collectable quadraphonic 8-track tape release of Loose Salute (1970) features an extended version of "Silver Moon". It is a full-length rendition of the song with a cold ending. Similar to Nesmith's earlier single, "Joanne", Nesmith included "Silver Moon" on his regular set of solo concert tours and appears on all three of his live albums: Live At The Palais, Live at the Britt Festival and Movies of the Mind. 


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1999
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Michael Nesmith

Robert Michael Nesmith (born December 30, 1942) is an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the musical group The Monkees and co-star of The Monkees TV series (1966-1968). Nesmith is notable as a songwriter, including "Different Drum" (sung by Linda Ronstadt with the Stone Poneys), and as executive producer of the cult film Repo Man (1984). He also is credited with creating the genre of the music video. In 1981, Nesmith won the first Grammy Award given for Video of the Year for his hour-long television show, Elephant Parts. more »

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11 facts about this song

Release
"Silver Moon" was officially released in 1970.
Album
The song is a part of the album "Loose Salute" which is Michael Nesmith's second solo album after leaving the popular group "The Monkees."
Genre
The song falls under the genre of country-rock. This particular genre is what Nesmith has been credited with pioneering during his music career.
Recognition
"Silver Moon" is one of Nesmith's best-known solo songs. It was a hit in various countries and it reached number 42 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Composition
The song carries the unique "Nesmith" sound, which is a mix of pop, rock, and country music. His significant integration of Pedal Steel Guitar into rock music is quite noticeable in this track.
Chart Performance
In addition to its US success, "Silver Moon" performed extremely well internationally. It reached number 7 in the UK singles chart and was a top 5 hit in Australia.
Live Performances
Nesmith performed "Silver Moon" live during his 2018 tour, marking it as a highlight of his set list.
Inspiration
While not explicitly mentioned, Nesmith's love for cowboy culture influenced his music greatly, including songs like "Silver Moon."
Legacy
Although Nesmith's solo career did not reach the same level of commercial success as The Monkees, songs like "Silver Moon" have allowed his work to be recognized and appreciated by critics and fans alike.
Personal Touch
Nesmith wrote the song, highlighting his songwriting skills
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by multiple artists, including the British rock band "Status Quo."

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