And the Bands Played On
1981 single by Saxon
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"And the Bands Played On" is a single by heavy metal band Saxon from their 1981 album Denim and Leather. It peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart[3] and is Saxon's most successful single to date.[4] The album version has a cold ending at 2:48, but the single version continues slightly longer to 2:53 and has a fade ending. The 7" single version has yet to appear on CD.
| "And the Bands Played On" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Saxon | ||||
| from the album Denim and Leather | ||||
| Released | 27 March 1981[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1981 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal[2] | |||
| Length | 2:48 (album version) 2:53 (7" single version) | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Songwriter | Saxon | |||
| Producer | Nigel Thomas | |||
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The lyrics, written by singer Biff Byford, are about Saxon's performance at the Monsters of Rock festival in 1980.[4]
Personnel
- Biff Byford – vocals
- Graham Oliver – guitar
- Paul Quinn – guitar
- Steve Dawson – bass guitar
- Pete Gill – drums
