Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult

[stony]

Google isn't helping so I'm turning the bluemoon music nerds. When did this first become a hit in the UK. I recall it being in the early 80s, but it was originally recorded in 76.

 

[bellbuzz]

1978 mate ?

http://www.severing.nu/music/1978UK.html

 

[LWashington]

1978 mate ?

http://www.severing.nu/music/1978UK.html

Correct

20th May 1978

http://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/(don't fear) the reaper/

 

[stony]

1978 mate ?

http://www.severing.nu/music/1978UK.html

Cheers mate, I could have sworn it was later but it looks like I was wrong. Great tune btw.

 

[basokla]

 

[blue b4 the moon]

A great driving song but watch your speed.

 

[jimharri]

A fantastic song.

 

[tonea2003]

agreed top song

 

[OB1]

One of my all time favourite songs by one of my favourite bands; although not typical of their work. Written and sung by their guitarist Donald Roeser, a underrated talent in both regards.

 

[George Hannah]

I can see why it appeals to stony - great song though number three on my drive thru the night cd