Down
Nazareth
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Another bridge I have burned A lesson I learned One more mistake to my cause One more hand got lost In a game So I was up for awhile Livin' in style Feelin' high on the hog I was down [Chorus] Now some say I lost His other soul How barely a young man Can sink so low And I don't know, don't care at all I had a similar dream Of my dreams while I thought I had wandered a mile I was wrong Now I'm on the way up When you reach the top No way to go And people just don't want to know When you're down
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Written by: DARRELL ANTHONY SWEET, MANUEL CHARLTON, PETER AGNEW, WILLIAM MCCAFFERTY
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13 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Down" is a track released by the Scottish rock band, Nazareth. It was first introduced in their eighth studio album "Expect No Mercy," in 1977.
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Band's OriginNazareth was formed in 1968 by Pete Agnew, Dan McCafferty, Darrell Sweet, and Manny Charlton. The band was named after the American city mentioned in the first line of The Band's song "The Weight" ("I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead...").
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Album DetailsThe "Expect No Mercy" album is recognized by fans as one of the heavier collections of songs released by the band, with hard-hitting tracks like "Down".
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Track List"Down" is listed as the second song on the album, right after the title track "Expect No Mercy".
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Song's CharacteristicsLike many Nazareth songs, "Down" features characteristic hard rock sounds, heavy guitar riffs, and raw vocals.
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SongwritingNazareth's members often write their songs collaboratively, with primary songwriter being the band's lead singer, Dan McCafferty.
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Popular SongDespite being released over 40 years ago, "Down" remains a popular song among fans of classic hard rock.
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ReceptionThe album "Expect No Mercy," including the song "Down," received mostly positive reviews from music critics for its heavy sound and energetic performances.
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Concert Staple"Down" became a concert staple in Nazareth's live performances, due to its energetic sound.
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Cover VersionsAlthough "Down" has never been officially covered by other artists, it remains a popular song for amateur musicians and cover bands due to its infectious rhythm and lyrics.
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Album SalesWhile exact sales for the song "Down" are not available, Nazareth's album "Expect No Mercy," on which the song appears, sold well enough to achieve Gold certification in multiple countries.
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The band's StyleKnown for their hard and straightforward rock style, Nazareth's music, including the song "Down," continues to inspire many rock musicians and bands even today.
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Notable Band LineupFor the recording of "Down," the band lineup included Dan McCafferty (vocals), Darrell Sweet (drums), Pete Agnew (bass guitar), and Manny Charlton (lead guitar).
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