Dancing In the Moonlight
Thin Lizzy
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At a point below zero There's no place left to go Six hundred unknown heroes Were killed like sleeping buffalo Through the devil's canyon Across the battlefield Death has no companion The spirit is forced to yield There goes the bandolero Through the hole in the wall He's a coward but doesn't care though In fact, he doesn't care at all The general that's commanding He's defending what he fears While the troops they are depending On reinforcements from the rear If God is in the heavens How can this happen here? In his name, they used the weapons For the massacre There is a point below zero Where the sun can see the land Six hundred unknown heroes Lay dead beneath the sand
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Written by: Philip Parris Lynott
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13 facts about this song
Release Time"Dancing in the Moonlight" by Thin Lizzy was released in 1977, making it over 40 years old. Phil Lynott was the primary vocalist during this period of Thin Lizzy's history.
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Song's CharacteristicThin Lizzy's version of "Dancing in the Moonlight" is known for its distinctive saxophone section, which gives the rock song a jazzy feel.
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Original AlbumThe song was part of the band's album titled "Bad Reputation", which is the eighth studio album released by Thin Lizzy.
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Song InspirationIt's often believed that Phil Lynott wrote "Dancing in the Moonlight" based on his personal experiences of going out and having fun when he was younger.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the band's pop-rock style not being popular at the time of release, the song managed to reach the 14th position on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song Meaning"Dancing in the Moonlight" is considered a playful anecdote, where Lynott tells the story of being caught by the police for public disturbance after a late night out.
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Cover VersionEven though not as popularly covered as other Thin Lizzy songs, the song was covered by Smashing Pumpkins during their live concerts.
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Live Performances"Dancing in the Moonlight" has remained a crowd-pleasing number during Thin Lizzy's live performances over the years.
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Line-upThe band members at the time this song was composed and recorded were Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and touring member Gary Moore.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured a mix of live footage and clips from old movies, further amplifying its nostalgic appeal.
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InfluenceDespite not being their best chart-performing song, "Dancing in the Moonlight" has influenced many artists over the years, including Brian May of Queen and Johnny Marr of The Smiths, who praised Thin Lizzy's unique style of combining rock, pop, and jazz elements.
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Single B-SideThe B-side of the "Dancing in the Moonlight" single is "Bad Reputation", the title track of the album. Both songs became fan favorites.
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LegacyEven after Phil Lynott's untimely death in 1986, "Dancing in the Moonlight" continues to be one of Thin Lizzy's most popular tracks, reflecting Lynott’s lyrical prowess in telling captivating and relatable stories through his music.
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