The Moon Upstairs
Mott the Hoople
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Well, my brother, he was a drinking man and I asked him for release He said, ?This won't do you no good, and sent for the police" Well, they busted me for nothing, 'cause they said, I was insane So, they let my body go, but they locked away my brain Well, I wandered freely as a bird that had broken both it's wings And I hated them and they hated me, and I hated everything And I realize that to survive, well, my body is not mine And I feel neglected feel rejected, living in the wrong time And to those of you who always laugh Let this be your epitaph And my head is down and I'm called a clown by comedians that grace The living stage of every page of worthless meaningless space But I swear to you before we're though you're gonna feel our every blow We ain't bleeding you we're feeding you but you're too fucking slow And to those of you who always laugh Let this be your epitaph
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Written by: Ian Hunter, MICHAEL RALPHS
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10 facts about this song
Album Background"The Moon Upstairs" is a track from Mott the Hoople's fourth studio album, "Brain Capers," which was released in November 1971.
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Genre ClassificationThis song, like many of Mott the Hoople's tracks, is generally classified as "glam rock," a genre characterized by showy, theatrical performances and pop/rock style.
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Lyrics ContentWhile not directly stated, "The Moon Upstairs" is considered lyrically to offer commentary on the band's struggle with commercial success. It expresses the frustrations of the rock and roll lifestyle.
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Record Label"Brain Capers" was released under the record label Atlantic Records, which was one of the significant record labels in the United States in the 1970s.
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Song LengthThe song "The Moon Upstairs" runs for about 5 minutes, making it one of the longer tracks on the "Brain Capers" album, which is known for its raw, hard-edged sound.
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Band's CrisisWhen this song was recorded, the band was actually on the verge of breaking up. Their first three albums were not commercially successful, leading to a feeling of sinking morale captured in songs like "The Moon Upstairs."
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David Bowie's InfluenceDavid Bowie reportedly saved the band from disbanding, and his influence can be felt in the glam rock sounds of tracks like "The Moon Upstairs." Bowie later went on to write Mott the Hoople's biggest hit, "All the Young Dudes."
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Members' ContributionAll members of Mott the Hoople contributed to the song "The Moon Upstairs." The band line-up included Ian Hunter (lead vocals, piano), Mick Ralphs (guitar, vocals), Verden Allen (organ, vocals), Pete Overend Watts (bass, vocals) and Dale Griffin (drums, vocals).
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Live Performances"The Moon Upstairs" had been performed in many of Mott the Hoople's concerts.
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Critical ReceptionWhile not a commercial success upon its initial release, "The Moon Upstairs" and the rest of the "Brain Capers" album have become beloved among fans and critics for their gritty, emotional portrayal of the rock n' roll lifestyle. They are now regarded as classic examples of 70s rock music.
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