Wondering Where the Lions Are
Bruce Cockburn
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14 facts about this song
Release Information"Wondering Where the Lions Are" was released as a single from Bruce Cockburn's album titled "Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws" in 1979.
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Chart PerformanceThe song had immense success, reaching the top 21 on the BillBoard Hot 100 in the United States, making it Cockburn's only song to make the list.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is typically categorized under the genres of folk and rock.
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Music VideoIn the music video, Cockburn is seen performing the song with his 12-string guitar.
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Connection to Other ArtistsThe song was covered by other notable artists including Jimmy Buffett and Donovan.
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Live PerformancesCockburn's performance of the song on the television show "Saturday Night Live" in 1980, helped to further grow the song's popularity.
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Social RelevanceThe song is described as a "gentle, chiming anthem of fear, hope, and impending ecological disaster" in the context of the turbulent period during the late 1970s.
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Song InspirationBruce has mentioned interviews that the song was inspired by a dream he had.
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Global RecognitionThis song is arguably Cockburn’s best-known song in America according to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Connection to LiteratureThe song got its name from a line in an essay written by American poet, Shelley.
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Creative Writing ProcessBruce has shared in interviews that the song was a result of "stream of consciousness" writing.
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Song StructureNotably, the song does not have a traditional chorus. Instead, it hinges on a catchy, repeatable refrain.
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Song CompositionThe song is paired down to simple guitar and vocal arrangement showcasing Cockburn's intricate guitar work and expressive song lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, with lines referring to nuclear disasters, struck a chord with audiences at the time due to the heightened fear of nuclear war during the late '70s and early '80s.
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