Evening Star
Judas Priest
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I traveled to a distant shore I felt I had to go An inner voice had called me there But why I did not know I saw the evening star rise up Shining out to sea And now I understand at last what it means What it all means Evening star I can see the light Evening star guiding me so bright I used to tempt fate I couldn't see straight I faltered through my younger days Never knowing where I was going Then something helped me penetrate the haze Evening star I can see the light Evening star guiding me so bright Now I am stronger The haze no longer Ruins my future destiny Such inspirations and new sensations Pull up these string ties chasing me Evening star I can see the light Evening star guiding me so bright I'm home once more, much better for The things that I have found Much wiser now, so simple how Each time I turn around I see the evening star rise up Shining out on me And now I understand at last what it means What it all means Evening star I can see the light Evening star guiding me so bright
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10 facts about this song
Album and Release"Evening Star" is a song by Judas Priest, a British heavy metal band. It was included in their sixth studio album, "Killing Machine," which was released in 1978.
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Single Release"Evening Star" was released as a single in the UK in May 1979.
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Collaboration WritingThe song was written by two members of Judas Priest, Rob Halford, who was the band’s lead vocalist, and K.K. Downing, who was the band’s guitarist.
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Popular placingThe song reached the No. 53 position in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the top-charting songs for the band.
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Unique Style"Evening Star" is known for its melody and simplicity, making it distinct from many of the heavy metal band's other heavier, more complex tracks.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the band hardly ever played "Evening Star" live. The song was performed only on their 1978-1979 'Hell Bent for Leather' Tour.
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Themes and LyricsThe song's lyrics are interpreted by many as a story about a young boy dreaming of success, represented metaphorically by the pursuit of the evening star.
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Animation TributeIn 2019, a fan-made animated video tribute was created for "Evening Star," featuring the band's mascot, the Hellion.
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Album Title ChangeInterestingly, the album "Killing Machine" was released under the title "Hell Bent for Leather" in the United States due to controversy over the original title's violent implications.
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Album's Commercial SuccessDespite the fact that "Evening Star" was not a top song on the album, "Killing Machine/Hell Bent for Leather" was the first Judas Priest album to go Gold in the US for selling over 500,000 copies.
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