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Thursday, March 27, 2008

'(Don't Fear) the Reaper" - Blue Öyster Cult (1976)



"(Don't Fear) The Reaper" is a song by rock band Blue Öyster Cult from their 1976 album, Agents of Fortune ; was written and sung by the band's lead guitarist, Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser.


The "reaper" is a reference to the Grim Reaper, a traditional personification of death in European-based folklore. Lyrics such as "Romeo and Juliet are together in eternity" have led many listeners to interpret the song to be about a murder-suicide pact, but Dharma says the song is about eternal love and death and not to be afraid of it. Video clips are featured are from SUPERNATURAL.




BONUS FEATURE: I have a fever, and the only prescription is this SNL classic ...




4 comments:

mrsgooch said...

Awesome song with AND without the cowbell!! Legendary SNL spot! Thanks!

ajm027 said...

Was never a big fan pf them, but this is a real good song. SNL clip was a great and funny added bonus. Will Ferrell is a trip...

Anonymous said...

wonderful band, wonderful song, lousy video.

wheres my 3DN ?

JMD said...

what's 3DN ???


anybody - 3DN ?