The Mummers' Dance
1997 single by Loreena McKennitt
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"The Mummers' Dance" is a song written and performed by Canadian singer Loreena McKennitt, released as a single from her sixth studio album, The Book of Secrets (1997), in November 1997. Remixed by electronic music production duo DNA for its single release, "The Mummers' Dance" reached No. 10 in Canada, No. 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and No. 1 on the Billboard Triple-A chart. A music video was also produced for the song.
B-side
- "The Mystic's Dream"
- "Marrakesh Night Market" (live)
- "The Dark Night of the Soul" (live)
ReleasedNovember 1997
Length
- 6:08 (album version)
- 4:01 (single version)
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| Single by Loreena McKennitt | ||||
| from the album The Book of Secrets | ||||
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| Released | November 1997 | |||
| Genre | Celtic new-age | |||
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| Songwriter | Loreena McKennitt | |||
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| "The Mummers' Dance" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and lyrics
"The Mummers' Dance" is a Celtic new-age song,[1] referring to the seasonal mummers' play performed by groups of actors, often as house-to-house visits. Its lyrics indicate a springtime holiday.
Track listings
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Mummers' Dance" (single version) | 4:00 |
| 2. | "The Mummers' Dance" (album version) | 6:08 |
| 3. | "The Mystic's Dream" | 7:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Mummers' Dance" (single version) | 4:00 |
| 2. | "The Mummers' Dance" | 6:08 |
| 3. | "Marrakesh Night Market" (live) | 6:44 |
| 4. | "The Dark Night of the Soul" (live) | 6:20 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | November 1997 | Adult album alternative radio | [21] | |
| December 9, 1997 | Contemporary hit radio | [22] | ||
| February 17, 1998 |
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