Difference between revisions of "Black Planet (song)"
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| − | [[Black Planet]] was relased in 1985 on the [[First And Last And Always (album)|First And Last And Always | + | [[Black Planet]] was relased in 1985 on the [[First And Last And Always (album)|First And Last And Always]] album.<br/> |
While an according (and well-known) [[Black Planet (video)|music video]] was done at the time, <br/> | While an according (and well-known) [[Black Planet (video)|music video]] was done at the time, <br/> | ||
| − | + | '''Black Planet''' was not featured on any official single release apart from <br/> | |
the [[Walk Away 12" (promo)|12" Walk Away ELEKTRA promo]].<br/> | the [[Walk Away 12" (promo)|12" Walk Away ELEKTRA promo]].<br/> | ||
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That version also exists with Wayne Hussey singing [[Dance On Glass]] over it.<br/> | That version also exists with Wayne Hussey singing [[Dance On Glass]] over it.<br/> | ||
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| − | + | '''Black Planet''' is the only song from the [[First And Last And Always (album)|First And Last And Always]] album <br/> | |
that has never been performed live.<br/> | that has never been performed live.<br/> | ||
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| − | [[File:Walk Away ELEKTRA Promo Cover B Side.jpeg|thumb|right|330px|The [[Walk Away 12" (promo)|12" ''Walk Away'' ELEKTRA Promo]] released only in the US and featuring | + | [[File:Walk Away ELEKTRA Promo Cover B Side.jpeg|thumb|right|330px|The [[Walk Away 12" (promo)|12" ''Walk Away'' ELEKTRA Promo]] released only in the US and featuring '''Black Planet''' on Side B]] |
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
(In the western sky)<br/> | (In the western sky)<br/> | ||
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==Analysis== | ==Analysis== | ||
| − | Some basic analysis has been done at the Heartland Forums, see [ | + | Some basic analysis has been done at the Heartland Forums, see [https://myheartland.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=14329 ''Black Planet, the perfect opener?'']<br/> |
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[[Category:Songs]] | [[Category:Songs]] | ||
[[Category:Sisters songs]] | [[Category:Sisters songs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:29, 21 December 2024
Black Planet was relased in 1985 on the First And Last And Always album.
While an according (and well-known) music video was done at the time,
Black Planet was not featured on any official single release apart from
the 12" Walk Away ELEKTRA promo.
An instrumental (tinny sounding) take can be found on the Wide Receiver bootleg.
That version also exists with Wayne Hussey singing Dance On Glass over it.
Black Planet is the only song from the First And Last And Always album
that has never been performed live.
The lyrics below are taken from The Sisters of Mercy official lyrics book
Postcards From Above The Chemist
Lyrics
(In the western sky)
(My kingdom come)
So still so dark all over Europe
And I ride down the highway, 101
By the side of the ocean, headed for sunset
For the kingdom come, for the
Black, black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world
Run around in the radiation
Run around in the acid rain, on a
Black, black planet
Black planet hanging over the highway
Out of my mind's eye, out of memory
Black world, out of my mind
Still so dark all over Europe
And the rainbow rises here
In the western sky the kill to show for
At the end of the great white pier I see a
Black, black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world
Run around in the radiation
Tune in, turn on, burn out in the acid rain on a
Black, black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world
Black, black planet
Black, black world
(repeat to fade)
Music: Wayne Hussey / Lyrics: Andrew Eldritch
Lyrics and music are property and copyright of their respective rights holders and provided only for study purposes.
Analysis
Some basic analysis has been done at the Heartland Forums, see Black Planet, the perfect opener?
