Moon Upstairs
Mott the Hoople
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Well, my brother, he was a drinking man and I asked him for release He said, ?This won't do you no good, and sent for the police" Well, they busted me for nothing, 'cause they said, I was insane So, they let my body go, but they locked away my brain Well, I wandered freely as a bird that had broken both it's wings And I hated them and they hated me, and I hated everything And I realize that to survive, well, my body is not mine And I feel neglected feel rejected, living in the wrong time And to those of you who always laugh Let this be your epitaph And my head is down and I'm called a clown by comedians that grace The living stage of every page of worthless meaningless space But I swear to you before we're though you're gonna feel our every blow We ain't bleeding you we're feeding you but you're too fucking slow And to those of you who always laugh Let this be your epitaph
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Written by: Ian Hunter, MICHAEL RALPHS
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10 facts about this song
Song origin"Moon Upstairs" is a song by British rock band Mott the Hoople from their 1971 album, "Brain Capers".
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Album PerformanceDespite the album's subsequent cult status, "Brain Capers" did not perform well upon its initial release, failing to chart in both the US and the UK.
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Band evolutionThe song represents a transitional period in Mott the Hoople's stylistic evolution, shifting from their early rock and roll influences toward a more glam rock sound.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Moon Upstairs" reflect recurring themes in Mott the Hoople's music, including rebellion against the establishment and a romanticized view of rock and roll.
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Produce and ReleaseThe song was produced by Guy Stevens, who was known for his eccentric producing style and who also worked with notable bands like The Clash.
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Band SurvivalAfter the commercial failure of the "Brain Capers" album, which included "Moon Upstairs", the band nearly broke up, but they were convinced to stay together by David Bowie, who provided them with their breakthrough hit, "All the Young Dudes".
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Critical ReceptionWhile "Moon Upstairs" wasn't a commercial success at the time of release, it has since been recognized by critics as one of the standout tracks from the "Brain Capers" album.
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Live PerformancesAlthough not a chart-topping song, "Moon Upstairs" was often included in the band's live performances, demonstrating its popularity among the band's dedicated fanbase.
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SongwrightersThe song was written by the band members themselves, Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs, who were the principal songwriters for Mott the Hoople.
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Band NameThe name "Mott the Hoople" comes from a novel of the same name by Willard Manus, and it was suggested by Guy Stevens. The novel is about a circus freak, and Guy thought it fit the band's image and sound.
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