Dance Band on the Titanic (song)
"Dance Band on the Titanic" is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song was included on the album of the same name in 1977. Released as a single, the song became a hit on the Australian Charts. It has been included on numerous posthumous compilation albums.
"Dance Band on the Titanic" | ||||
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Single by Harry Chapin | ||||
from the album Dance Band on the Titanic | ||||
B-side | "I Wonder What Happened to Him" | |||
Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | 1977 | |||
Genre | Pop/rock | |||
Length | 4:35 | |||
Label | Elektra Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Harry Chapin | |||
Producer(s) | Steve Chapin | |||
Harry Chapin singles chronology | ||||
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Background
When describing the song, Chapin says that the entertainment industry acts like the Titanic's actual band; creating diversions so no one focuses on the iceberg.[1]
Chart performance
Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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Australia [2] | 87 |
Other uses
- It was included on the Lies and Legends cast recording in 1984.
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