Dance Band on the Titanic (song)

"Dance Band on the Titanic" is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song was included on the album of the same name in 1977. Released as a single, the song became a hit on the Australian Charts. It has been included on numerous posthumous compilation albums.

"Dance Band on the Titanic"
Single by Harry Chapin
from the album Dance Band on the Titanic
B-side"I Wonder What Happened to Him"
Released1977
Recorded1977
GenrePop/rock
Length4:35
LabelElektra Records
Songwriter(s)Harry Chapin
Producer(s)Steve Chapin
Harry Chapin singles chronology
"A Better Place to Be (Live)"
(1976)
"Dance Band on the Titanic"
(1977)
"Flowers Are Red"
(1978)

Background

When describing the song, Chapin says that the entertainment industry acts like the Titanic's actual band; creating diversions so no one focuses on the iceberg.[1]

Chart performance

Chart (1977) Peak
position
Australia [2] 87

Other uses

  • It was included on the Lies and Legends cast recording in 1984.

References

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