Damned If I Do
Alan Parsons
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Damned If I Do" is a song by The Alan Parsons Project, a British rock band initially active in the 1970s and '80s.
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AlbumThe song is from the band's fifth studio album "Eve," which was released in 1979.
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SongwritersIt was written by the band's two key members, Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson.
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Chart Performance"Damned If I Do" peaked at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and reached the top 20 in Canada.
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Cover VersionsIn 2012, the song was covered by progressive metal band Shadow Gallery on their "Prime Cuts" album.
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ThemeThe song is said to depict the lot of a man in the 1970s, reflecting on decisions he has made or is about to make.
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Song StyleIn line with most of The Alan Parsons Project's output, "Damned If I Do" combines rock with elements of classical and progressive music.
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Unique InstrumentationThe song includes a saxophone solo, relatively unusual for a rock song.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song featuring the band, which was notably unusual at the time since Alan Parsons did not usually appear in music videos.
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Song's ReachDespite being over 40 years old, "Damned If I Do" continues to receive airplay on classic rock radio stations today.
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Noteworthy PerformersThe lead vocals on "Damned If I Do" were delivered by Lenny Zakatek, who sang lead on several other Alan Parsons Project songs.
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LongevityThe song is still performed live by Alan Parsons as part of his solo act, illustrating its enduring popularity among fans.
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