Joan Crawford
Blue Öyster Cult
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Junkies down in Brooklyn are going crazy They're laughing just like hungry dogs in the street Policemen are hiding behind the skirts of little girls Their eyes have turned the color of frozen meat No, no no no, no no no no no no no no, Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Catholic schoolgirls have thrown away their mascara They chain themselves to the axles of big Mack trucks The sky is filled with hurt and shivering angels The fat lady lives! Children, start your trucks No, no no no, no no no no no no no no Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave (Christina, mother's home! No, no Christina No, no, no, no Come to Mother No, no, no, no, no no no no no no Christina) Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen from the grave Joan Crawford has risen
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Written by: BOUCHARD, RIGG, ROTER
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12 facts about this song
Background"Joan Crawford" is a song by the American rock band Blue Öyster Cult from their eighth studio album, "Fire of Unknown Origin," released in 1981.
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TributeThe song is a tribute to the iconic Hollywood actress Joan Crawford (1904–1977), known for her roles in suspenseful, dramatic films such as Mildred Pierce.
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Music StyleIt generally features the band's notable Hard Rock, Heavy Metal style mixed with elements of Prog-Rock and Pop.
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Song ContentThe song intriguingly imagines a posthumous resurgence of Crawford as a revenge-seeking ghost.
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InstrumentationIt features a classical style piano intro played by Allen Lanier, followed by a heavy rock riff, and specter-like lyrics further emphasizing the supernatural theme.
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Single"Joan Crawford" was released as a single, with "Burnin' for You" as the B-side.
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VideoThe song's distinctive music video was one of the earliest conceptual videos and was in heavy rotation on MTV during the channel's early days. It depicts a schoolgirl--possibly a twisted version of Crawford's daughter Christina--being haunted by the ghost of Crawford after reading her biography.
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Band MembersAt the time of the recording of "Joan Crawford", Blue Öyster Cult comprised Eric Bloom, Donald 'Buck Dharma' Roeser, Allen Lanier, Joe Bouchard, and Albert Bouchard.
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LyricsThe lyrics "Joan Crawford has risen from the grave" are repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the eerie conceptual story.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a fan favorite, the song didn't make a major impact on the US charts; it does, however, remain a staple in the band's live performances.
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RelevanceThe song and its video have been seen as a commentary both on Crawford's volatile personality as portrayed in her daughter Christina's book, "Mommie Dearest", and on the cult of celebrity in general.
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Album Success"Fire of Unknown Origin," the album containing "Joan Crawford," was a commercial success and has been certified Gold by the RIAA for over 500,000 copies sold.
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