Night of Fear
The Move
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The silent night has turned to a night of fear With windows howling wind into your ear You listen to the spirits far behind These things you hear are too much for your mind The bell strikes and your spine chills like the grave The chill that turns your blood from red to grey You know that with these things you see and hear The silent night has turned to a night of fear Image on your bedroom wall Shadows marching in the hall Just about to flip your mind Just about to trip your mind Just about to flip your mind Just about to trip your mind The green and purple lights affect your sight Your mother cannot comfort you tonight Your brain calls out for help that's never there The silent night has turned to a night of fear
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16 facts about this song
Band Background"Night of Fear" is one of the most popular songs from "The Move", an English rock band formed in December 1965.
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Song ReleaseThe song was initially released on 9th December 1966 as the band's debut single.
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Song Popularity"Night of Fear" topped at number two on the UK Singles chart.
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Song CompositionThe song was composed by the band member, Roy Wood. It was the first song he composed for the band.
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Song DurationThe song's total run time is about two minutes and twelve seconds.
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Song GenreThe genre of the song falls into the categories of Psychedelic Pop and Freakbeat.
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TechniquesThe song is known for its heavy guitar and string orchestration, which reflects the distinctive stylistic approach of the band.
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InspirationThe song's main guitar riff was inspired by Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture".
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LyricsThe lyrics of 'Night of Fear' were inspired by an episode of 'The Avengers' titled 'Don’t Look Behind You'.
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AlbumThe song was included in the band's debut album titled 'The Move' released in 1968.
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Singers'Night of Fear' was sung by vocalist Carl Wayne, who was a band member at that time.
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RemixA remixed version of 'Night of Fear' appeared on their 'Shazam' album in 1970.
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Music VideoThe promotional film for the song is considered one of the earliest examples of a music video. The band mime to the song while playing with a stuffed black cat.
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LegacyThe song remains one of The Move's most iconic and enduring tracks, demonstrating both the band's pop sensibilities and experimental leanings in equal measure.
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Re-issue'Night of Fear' was re-issued by Deram Records in 1972 on a maxi-single, coupled with 'Disturbance' on the A-side and 'The Girl Outside' and 'Fire Brigade' on the B-side.
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Cover VersionsIt was also covered by several artists, including Status Quo in 2000.
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