Princess of the Night

"Princess of the Night"
Single by Saxon
from the album Denim and Leather
Released 1981
Format 7" vinyl
Recorded 1981
Genre speed metal, thrash metal
Length 4:01
Label Capitol
Songwriter(s) Saxon
Producer(s) Nigel Thomas
Saxon singles chronology
"Never Surrender"
(1981)		 "Princess of the Night"
(1982)		 "Power and the Glory"
(1983)

"Never Surrender"
(1981)		 "Princess of the Night"
(1982)		 "Power and the Glory"
(1983)

"Princess of the Night" is a single by British heavy metal band Saxon, featured as the opening track and single from their 1981 album Denim and Leather; the song was written as a group production of all five members of the band at the time: Peter "Biff" Byford, Steve Dawson, Pete Gill, Graham Oliver, and Paul Quinn. The lyrics of the song deal with narrator's affinity of a steam locomotive of the LMS Princess Royal Class.[1]

The single itself peaked in its popularity at 57 on the UK Singles Chart.

Personnel

  • Biff Byford – vocals
  • Graham Oliver – rhythm and lead guitar (second guitar solo)
  • Paul Quinn – lead and rhythm guitar (first guitar solo)
  • Steve Dawson – Bass
  • Pete Gill – Drums

References

  1. ↑ Facebook chat question to Saxon, 11 Jun 2015


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