WCSX Classic Cuts : (Don’t Fear) the Reaper
WCSX Classic Cuts
Blue Oyster Cult: “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”
The Hook: “A love story that transcends death.”
Album: Agents of Fortune
Year: 1976
Writer: Buck Dharma
Stats: Peaked at number-12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Background: Blue Oyster Cult lead guitarist Buck Dharma wrote and sings lead on “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” He talks about what it means and what inspired him to write it.
Blue Oyster Cult singer-guitarist Buck Dharma on what inspired him to write “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” OC:…it’s about. :09
“Just thinking about dying. Just wondering if there’s anything beyond that, y’know, and if so, what? ‘…Reaper’ is basically just a love story that transcends death. That’s what it’s about.”
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