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The Dancing Plague (Single)

by The Forgetmenauts

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Well a note rang out in the middle of the night Woke everybody up in a country mile The milk jugs soured and the wells ran dry The Devil smiled that southern smile All the black cats stood up and packed their bags And the crows flew off for to spread the news Every mirror cracked and the roses died The Devil strapped on his dancing shoes As the sun came out so did the whole town Wearing nothing at all or whatever they could find Top hats, potato sacks, wedding gowns They stood face to face in two long lines Husbands faced husbands and wives faced wives Everyone took a good look around Someone asked "When?" and the Devil replied, "Any second now." Take your partner By the hand or Anywhere they like To worship in the Devil's name we Dance through day and night Take your partner By the hand or Anywhere they like To worship in the Devil's name we Dance until we die

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Inspired by the Dancing Plague of 1518.

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released October 30, 2020

The Forgetmenauts are:
Walker Staples: Guitar, vocals, definitely not the frontman
Kit Gripp: Mandolin, vocals, harmonic & aesthetic backbone
Emma Williams: Bass, groin-melting grooves
Collin Sullivan: Drums, surprise tempo changes
Abe Finkelstein: Cello, kind eyes
Tyler Gary: Saxophone, additional instrumentation, general wizardry

Written & produced by The Forgetmenauts
Lyrics by Walker Staples

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tyler Gary in Oakland, CA.

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The Forgetmenauts Berkeley, California

The Forgetmenauts weave folklore and mythology into a strange, fresh, and rich soundscape. Their musicality is orchestral, folksy, alternative, and punk all at once. Their lyrics spin old tales and new into exciting and poetic songs that weave together love and queerness, longing and revenge. Come for the Marriage of Bigfoot and Mothman, stay for the Gay Werewolf Murder Ballad. ... more

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