Dancin' in the Ruins

"Dancin' in the Ruins" is a song by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult, from the band's 1985 album, Club Ninja. The song was released as the band's 26th single the following year, and reached #9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.[1] A music video was created for the song and was featured on MTV.

"Dancin' in the Ruins"
Single by Blue Öyster Cult
from the album Club Ninja
B-side"Shadow Warrior"
Released1986
Genre
Length3:57
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Blue Öyster Cult singles chronology
"White Flags"
(1985)		 "Dancin' in the Ruins"
(1986)		 "Astronomy"
(1988)
Music video
Dancin' in the Ruins on YouTube

The single was the band's last to chart.

Background

"Dancin' in the Ruins" was meant to be a hit, and intentionally mimicked the fusion of hard rock and pop rock on the band's earlier hit single, Burnin' for You. Despite the efforts, the single failed to chart on the Billboard 100.[2]

Chart performance
Chart (1986)[1] Peak
US (Billboard Mainstream Rock chart) 9

Personnel
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References
  1. "Blue Öyster Cult Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  2. "The History of 'Saturday Night Lives 'More Cowbell' Sketch". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
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