Five Star Song Parade: The Reels – Bad Moon Rising

My next song of the Parade is called Bad Moon Rising and is written by John Fogerty of C.C.R. and remade by a relatively unknown band from Australia called The Reels.

The Reels consisted of:

Dave Mason (vocals), Craig Hooper (guitar, keyboard), Colin “Polly” Newham (keyboard, saxophone, guitar, 1977-81, 1985-92), John Bliss (drums, 1977-82, 1985-86), Paul Abrahams (bass guitar, 1977-92), Karen Ansel (keyboards, 1980-82), Stefan Fidock (drums, 1982-83), Scott Saunders (keyboards, 1982)

They were formed in 1976 and initially disbanded in 1991, but eventually reformed in 2007. They were part of Australia’s New Wave.

Bad Moon Rising by C.C.R. is a great song that stands on it own, but the Reels demonstrate an amazing ability to change the feel of the song by re-imagining it in a way that is completely different but is every bit as engaging as the original! Semi-creepy monotone vocals skillfully contrast with a whimsical synth riff. The entire song has an ethereal feel, that makes you feel as if your world is about to end…

Bad Moon Rising by The Reels on Amazon

Lyrics:

I see the bad moon arising.
I see trouble on the way.
I see earthquakes and lightnin’.
I see bad times today.

CHORUS:
Don’t go around tonight,
Well, it’s bound to take your life,
There’s a bad moon on the rise.

I hear hurricanes ablowing.
I know the end is coming soon.
I fear rivers over flowing.
I hear the voice of rage and ruin.

(CHORUS)

All right!

Hope you got your things together.
Hope you are quite prepared to die.
Looks like we’re in for nasty weather.
One eye is taken for an eye.

(CHORUS)

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