Silver Moon
Mike Nesmith & The First National Band, THe First National Band, Michael Nesmith
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11 facts about this song
Release"Silver Moon" was officially released in 1970.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the album "Loose Salute" which is Michael Nesmith's second solo album after leaving the popular group "The Monkees."
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of country-rock. This particular genre is what Nesmith has been credited with pioneering during his music career.
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Recognition"Silver Moon" is one of Nesmith's best-known solo songs. It was a hit in various countries and it reached number 42 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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CompositionThe song carries the unique "Nesmith" sound, which is a mix of pop, rock, and country music. His significant integration of Pedal Steel Guitar into rock music is quite noticeable in this track.
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Chart PerformanceIn addition to its US success, "Silver Moon" performed extremely well internationally. It reached number 7 in the UK singles chart and was a top 5 hit in Australia.
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Live PerformancesNesmith performed "Silver Moon" live during his 2018 tour, marking it as a highlight of his set list.
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InspirationWhile not explicitly mentioned, Nesmith's love for cowboy culture influenced his music greatly, including songs like "Silver Moon."
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LegacyAlthough Nesmith's solo career did not reach the same level of commercial success as The Monkees, songs like "Silver Moon" have allowed his work to be recognized and appreciated by critics and fans alike.
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Personal TouchNesmith wrote the song, highlighting his songwriting skills
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including the British rock band "Status Quo."
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