Poor Moon
Canned Heat
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Ever since I was a kid, You sure looked good to me. Now I'm a man full-grown, and I Know what I hate to see. (Oh well.) It might be tomorrow. (Oh well.) I just don't know. (Oh well.) It might take years. I wonder when they're going to Destroy your face? It may seem silly, but I don't like What's been coming down. 'Cause you've been looking good too long, To change your color now. (Oh well.) They might test some bomb (Oh well.) And scar your skin. (Oh well.) I don't think they care, so, I wonder when they're going to Destroy your face? I hope I see you in the sky At night, when I get old. I hope you'll look about the same, As when I was a boy. (Oh well.) It gets me to gasping. (Oh well.) When I think about (Oh well.) What they might do. I wonder when they're going to Destroy your face? Well, you sure look good, In the sky at night. And it's sad to say, You won't shine so bright. Some day, When they're through with you. I bet you've seen the cloud we make, That covers up our rain. I wonder if you'll hide behind A shroud like that, some day? (Oh well.) I'm worried about it. (Oh well.) It makes me sigh. (Oh well.) I just can't help it. I wonder when they're going to Destroy your face? (Oh well.) It might be tomorrow. (Oh well.) I just don't know. (Oh well) It might take years. I wonder when they're going to Destroy your face?
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Written by: ALAN WILSON
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Poor Moon" is a song by the American blues-rock band Canned Heat. It is included in their fourth studio album, "Hallelujah," which was released in 1971.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson, who was one of the founding members of the band, serving as a lead singer, guitarist, and harmonica player.
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Release Status"Poor Moon" was not released as a single in the United States, but it did see a release as a single in certain foreign markets.
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Environmental ThemesWith its lyrics, the song is known for its strong environmental themes; this makes it an early example of a popular song with a conscious, eco-friendly message.
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LengthThe song's runtime is 3 minutes and 25 seconds, fairly average length for a pop song at the time.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Poor Moon" live at the iconic Woodstock festival in 1969. This performance was later included in the documentary film "Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music".
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TributeFollowing the death of Alan Wilson in September 1970, "Poor Moon" was included in the retrospective compilation album, "The Best of Canned Heat," released in 1972, becoming a touching tribute to the late band member.
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Critical ResponseCritics and fans alike appreciated the song for its bluesy sound, poignant lyrics, and Wilson's emotive vocals.
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Band's InfluenceCanned Heat is renowned for their unique fusion of blues, rock and boogie music, which can be distinctly felt in the song "Poor Moon."
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Relevance Today"Poor Moon," like many of the band's other tracks, continues to be recognized in popular culture today for its timeless message and unique musical stylings; it often features on playlists and in discussions of influential songs from the 1970s.
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