Bad Side of the Moon
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"Bad Side of the Moon" is a song by Elton John
with lyrics by Bernie Taupin
. It is the B-side of his single "Border Song
", and was originally released in 1970. It was included on the reissue of his self-titled album
in 1995 and on his live album, 17-11-70
. The 1989 reissue of Here and There also contains a live version of the song.
The song starts with nothing but a marching drum beat and Elton singing, but then goes into a somewhat funky verse and chorus with heavy orchestration, which lasts throughout the song.
The English rock band Toe Fat
covered it in 1970.
The Canadian rock band April Wine
covered it in 1971. It still gets frequent airplay on most rock radio stations.
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
with lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, and singer, best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, writing the lyrics for the majority of the star's songs, making his lyrics some of the best known in pop-rock's history.In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement in...
. It is the B-side of his single "Border Song
Border Song
"Border Song" is a gospel ballad originally performed by British musician Elton John. Lyrics are credited to Bernie Taupin . The music was composed by John....
", and was originally released in 1970. It was included on the reissue of his self-titled album
Elton John (album)
Elton John is the eponymous second album by English singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1970. It was his first album, however, released in America, thus commonly assumed by many as his debut, as Empty Sky would not be released in the U.S. until 1975...
in 1995 and on his live album, 17-11-70
17-11-70
17-11-70 is a live album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1971. The recording was taken from a live radio broadcast on 17 November 1970, hence the album's title. The US release was renamed 11-17-70 in keeping with the standard US format of listing the month before the day in...
. The 1989 reissue of Here and There also contains a live version of the song.
The song starts with nothing but a marching drum beat and Elton singing, but then goes into a somewhat funky verse and chorus with heavy orchestration, which lasts throughout the song.
The English rock band Toe Fat
Toe Fat
Toe Fat was an English rock music band, active from June 1969 to 1971, notable for including two future members of Uriah Heep.-Career:Formed in June 1969, the band was fronted by former Rebel Rouser Cliff Bennett and, in the course of its two year, two album career, featured lead guitarist and...
covered it in 1970.
The Canadian rock band April Wine
April Wine
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. According to the band, they chose the name 'April Wine' simply because members thought the two words sounded good together...
covered it in 1971. It still gets frequent airplay on most rock radio stations.