Moonlight Shadow

Maggie Reilly

About Moonlight Shadow

"Moonlight Shadow" is a song written and performed by English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, released as a single in May 1983 by Virgin Records, and included in the album Crises of the same year. The vocals were performed by Scottish vocalist Maggie Reilly, who had collaborated with Mike Oldfield since 1980. It is Oldfield's most successful single, reaching number one on a number of charts around Europe.


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The first time ever she saw him,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
He passed on worried and warning,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Lost in a riddle that Saturday night,
Far away on the other side.
He was caught in the middle of a desperate fight
And she couldn't find how to push through.
The trees that whisper in the evening,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Sing a song of sorrow and grieving,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
All she saw was a silhouette of a gun,
Far away on the other side.
He was shot six times by a man on the run
And she couldn't find how to push through.
I stay, I pray
See you in heaven far away.
I stay, I pray
See you in heaven one day.
Four a.m. in the morning,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
I watched your vision forming,
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Stars roll slowly in a silvery night,
Far away on the other side.
Will you come to terms with me this night,
But she couldn't find how to push through.
I stay, I pray
See you in heaven far away.
I stay, I pray
See you in heaven one day.
Far away on the other side.
Caught in the middle of a hundred and five.
The night was heavy and the air was alive,
But she couldn't find how to push through.
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Carried away by a moonlight shadow.
Far away on the other side.
But she couldn't find how to push through.

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Maggie Reilly

Maggie Reilly (born 15 September 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish singer best known for her collaborations with the composer and instrumentalist Mike Oldfield. Most notably, she performed the vocals on the song "Moonlight Shadow", which was an international hit in 1983. more »

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Written by: Michael Oldfield

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12 facts about this song

Moonlight Shadow" Composition
The song was composed and produced by English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield. Maggie Reilly performed the vocals.
Album Positioning
"Moonlight Shadow" is featured as the second single on Oldfield's 1983 album, "Crises."
Chart Achievement
Upon its release, the song achieved commercial success, reaching number 1 on multiple music charts across Europe.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Moonlight Shadow" are often thought to refer to the murder of John Lennon in 1980, however, Oldfield has denied this claim, stating the song is not linked to any specific real-life event.
Genre Classification
The song can be classified under the pop-rock and progressive rock genre, showcasing Oldfield's interest in creating unconventional song structures.
Musical Features
The song is notable for its distinctive, fast-paced guitar riff, one of Oldfield's characteristic musical elements.
Multi-Language Covers
"Moonlight Shadow" has been covered in different languages including French, German, and Japanese, highlighting its worldwide popularity.
Frequent Collaborators
Mike Oldfield and Maggie Reilly frequently collaborated together, with Reilly lending her voice to several of Oldfield's tracks in the 1980s.
Various Versions
Over the years, various versions and remixes of "Moonlight Shadow" have been created. This includes an acoustic version by Maggie Reilly, and a remix by techno group Groove Coverage.
Impact on Popular Culture
The song 'Moonlight Shadow' has left an imprint on popular culture, being used as a soundtrack in movies, television shows and even video games.
Song Duration
The original "Moonlight Shadow" song is 3 minutes and 38 seconds long.
Legacy
Decades after its release, "Moonlight Shadow" is still recognized as one of Oldfield's best-known hits and is regularly played on radio stations worldwide.

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