Princess of the Night
Saxon
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She used to be an ironhorse Twenty years ago Used to bring the mail to me Through the ice and snow I've sat alone and watched her Steaming through the night Ninety tons of thunder Lighting up the sky She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky Speeding, sparks like lightning Engine working hard Furnace on the foot plate Shining in the night Iron striking metal The sound of racing steel It's all I ever want to hear It's music to my ears She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky Ninety tons of thunder Lighting up the sky Steaming red hot pistons See the wheels flash by Hear the whistle blowing Streaking down the track If I ever had my way I'd bring the princess back one day She was a princess of the night I saw the writing on the wall She was a princess of the night I take a ride across the sky (sky, sky, sky)
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Written by: GRAHAM OLIVER, PAUL QUINN, PETER FRANCIS GILL, PETERY ROONEY BYFORD, STEPHEN DAWSON
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Princess of the Night" by Saxon belongs to the heavy metal genre, specifically "New Wave of British Heavy Metal" (NWOBHM).
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Album NameThe song is a part of Saxon's fifth studio album, "Denim and Leather," which was released in 1981.
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Chart Performance"Princess of the Night" is one of Saxon's most successful singles. It reached #57 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
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Song InspirationThe inspiration for the song "Princess of the Night" comes from a steam train that songwriters Biff Byford and Paul Quinn used to see when they were children.
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Members ContributionBand members Biff Byford (vocalist), Paul Quinn (guitarist), and Graham Oliver (guitarist) are credited with writing this song.
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Live Performances"Princess of the Night" is a regular fixture in Saxon's live performances due to its popularity among fans.
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Governing Country OriginBoth the band Saxon and the song "Princess of the Night" originate from the UK.
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Cover VersionsThe band Stratovarius, a power metal band from Finland, covered "Princess of the Night" as a bonus track on their album "Elysium".
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Princess of the Night" was filmed on a steam railway, which fits into the train theme of the song.
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Song LengthThe duration of the song "Princess of the Night" is approximately 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Band StatusSaxon is still an active band with a noteworthy contribution to the global metal scene, and "Princess of the Night" remains one of their most recognized songs.
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Song's InfluenceThe song is a staple of Saxon's sound and a key track that helped define the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in the 1980s.
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International AppealDespite being distinctly British in its origin and inspiration, "Princess of the Night" has been appreciated by rock and heavy metal fans all around the world.
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