Ticket to the Moon
Electric Light Orchestra
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Remember the good old 1980's When things were so uncomplicated I wish I could go back there again And everything could be the same I've got a ticket to the moon I'll be leaving here any day soon Yeah, I've got a ticket to the moon But I'd rather see the sunrise, in your eyes Got a ticket to the moon I'll be rising high above the earth so soon And the tears I cry might turn into the rain That gently falls upon your window You'll never know Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Fly, fly through a troubled sky Up to a new world shining bright, oh oh Flying high above Soaring madly through the mysteries that come Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here Could turn around and I would see you there Standing there (I would see you there) Ticket to the moon Flight leaves here today from Satellite 2 As the minutes go by, what shall I do I paid the fare, what more can I say? It's just one way Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon Ticket to the moon
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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12 facts about this song
Band Details"Ticket to the Moon" is a popular song by the British rock band, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
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Release InfoThe song was released in December 1981 as a track on the album "Time."
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Album ThemeThe entire album, including "Ticket to the Moon", showcases the band's transition to a more electronic and futuristic sound, reflecting the emerging trends in 1980s music.
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Commercial PerformanceAlthough the song was not a massive chart-topping hit, it reached number 6 on the Swedish charts and number 11 in the Norwegian charts.
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Singer-SongwriterFrontman Jeff Lynne was responsible for writing "Ticket to the Moon." He was also the lead vocalist and producer on the track.
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Song ContentThe song uses a metaphor of a trip to the moon to express feelings of loneliness and disconnection, perfectly reflecting the tone and theme of the album.
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Musical StyleThe soundscape of "Ticket to the Moon" is rich with synthesizers and lush orchestral arrangements.
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Critical ReceptionThe track stands as one of ELO’s most well-received songs amongst critics, recognized for its emotive lyrics and the band's increasing sophistication in music production.
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Later ReleaseIn 2007, "Ticket to the Moon" was included in the compilation album, "Ticket to the Moon: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra Volume 2."
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the song was not performed live until 2013 when Jeff Lynne included it in the setlist for the Children in Need Rocks concert.
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Noteworthy FactThe song was used in the French film, "La Belle Verte" (1996) directed by Coline Serreau.
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Time RelevanceAt the time of its release, the song was seen as somewhat prescient, with its themes of space travel and technological dependence reflecting issues of the contemporary world.
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