Nightrider
Electric Light Orchestra
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I remember somewhere in the rain, the faces of the passers-by, staring faces, broken blinds, I recall the situation clearly standing in a crowded car, I can feel the need in me. Hold on, nightrider baby, hold on you're a nightrider Riding the night, searching for what is gone, Never reaching the end, so you must travel on. I still see that vision of delight, While cruising on the black of night, but she keeps a step ahead Looking out the corner of her world, nobody ever knows a girl, who once lived along this way. Hold on, nightrider baby, hold on you're a nightrider Riding the night, searching for what is gone, Never reaching the end, so you must travel on. Desolation degradation row, Go on don't let the feeling show, She's a ten a penny dream, Faces with no name no address, keep staring in on my distress But she kills me with her smile. Hold on, nightrider baby, hold on you're a nightrider Riding the night, searching for what is gone, Never reaching the end, so you must travel on.
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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10 facts about this song
Nightrider" Single"Nightrider" is a single from the British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).
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Album InformationThe song is a part of the band’s fifth studio album, "Face the Music," which was released in 1975.
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Song Writer and ProducerThe song was written and produced by the band's front-man, Jeff Lynne.
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Notable VersionA notable version of "Nightrider" includes a distinctive bass line and orchestration, giving the music a unique blend of rock and classical music.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not as successful as some of other ELO's hit songs, "Nightrider" still garnered positive reviews from critics and fans alike.
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Musical ContentThe song contains a thematic reference to the album's opening track, "Fire On High," having similar musical motifs.
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Musical Style"Nightrider" showcases Electric Light Orchestra's classical rock style, effectively blending orchestral instruments with electric rock elements.
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Use of SongThe song was commonly utilized as the B-side track on many of ELO’s single releases.
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Influence of The BeatlesCritics often note Lynne's vocal similarities to John Lennon in the song, reflecting the great influence The Beatles had on ELO's music.
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Duration and Tempo"Nightrider" runs for about 4 minutes and 22 seconds and sustains a moderately fast tempo, characteristic of many ELO songs from the mid-70s era.
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