Among the new tracks on the 2019 release is a composition by Roger Eno called “Under The Moon.” “An Ending (Ascent)” was used in the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. The songs from Apollo, originally released in 1983, have featured in films, television shows and commercials. But then we had to decide whether to use it or not because The Distance was going to be a real rock album… the next thing we know, the Capitol Records guys are saying, ‘That’s the single!’ I’m beholden to Rodney for writing it.”ġ5: “An Ending (Ascent)” (Brian Eno, 1983)īrian Eno’s landmark album Apollo: Atmospheres And Soundtracks is being reissued, with an additional album’s worth of new recordings, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. “We cut it in like two hours, and everyone decided it was the miracle track. “It’s like a cowboy song and the track is flawless, the best and tightest track on the album,” said Seger. It was used as the single to promote his 1982 album The Distance, and the track features a sparkling piano solo by Little Feat member Bill Payne. The song later became a massive hit for Detroit musician Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band. The first version of “Shame On The Moon” was cut by its creator Rodney Crowell (with wife Rosanne Cash singing harmony vocals). “There’s all different kinds of moons – silver slipper moons and there’s cue ball moons and there’s buttery moons and moons that are all melted off to one side, and “Drunk On The Moon” is about a muscatel moon,” said Waits.ġ6: “Shame On The Moon” (Bob Seger, 1982) “Drunk On The Moon” was inspired by The Terminal bar in Denver, Colorado. The jazzy, late-night atmosphere of the song complements inventive lyrics (“The Moon’s a silver slipper/It’s pouring champagne stars”) and the track features fine playing from tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb, who played with Louie Bellson, Chet Baker and Count Basie. It is no surprise that Tom Waits has come up with original songs about the Moon, including “Grapefruit Moon.” Perhaps his best is “Drunk On The Moon,” which was recorded for the 1974 album The Heart Of Saturday Night. The Moon is an inspirational object for country musicians, and other leading country songs about the Moon include ones by Hank Williams (“Howlin’ At The Moon”), Lyle Lovett (“Moon On My Shoulder”) Patty Griffin (“Moon Song”) and Dar Williams (“Calling The Moon”).ġ7: “Drunk On The Moon” (Tom Waits, 1974) “Once In A Very Blue Moon” has been covered by Mary Black and Dolly Parton.
She later named her orchestra after the song. One of his sweetest songs proved a seminal one for Nanci Griffith, when she recorded “Once In A Very Blue Moon,” the title track of her 1984 album. Pat Algar is a respected country music songwriter whose compositions have been covered by The Everly Brothers, Garth Brooks and Crystal Gayle. The definitive version, though, was the one by Glen Campbell for his 1974 album Reunion: The Songs Of Jimmy Webb.ġ8: “Once In A Very Blue Moon” (Nanci Griffith, 1984) Jimmy Webb is one of the great modern songwriters and his song “The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress” is a shining example of his lyrical prowess: “Though she looks as warm as gold/The Moon’s a harsh mistress/The Moon can be so cold.” Numerous star performers have covered Webb’s moon song, including Judy Collins, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez and Joe Cocker. Some of your favorites – such as Simon And Garfunkel’s “Song About The Moon” – may have just missed out, so let us know in the comments if there are any songs that should have been on board.Ģ0: “The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress” (Glen Campbell, 1974) The thought of the loneliness of interstellar travel inspired David Bowie to write “Space Oddity” and led to Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s “Rocket Man”.Īs the world celebrates the anniversary of the Moon landing of July 20, 1969, we honor those astral explorers with our pick of the 20 best songs about the Moon and space travel. Carpenters even recorded a song in 1976, ”Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft”, which aimed to send out a telepathic message to visitors from outer space.
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