Living After Midnight
"Living After Midnight"
Rock all night with Judas Priest's electrifying 1980 anthem, "Living After Midnight"! This heavy metal classic from the iconic British Steel album boasts a driving beat and instantly memorable chorus. Its blend of raw power and pop metal accessibility made it a huge international hit.
- TITLE: Living After Midnight
- BAND: Judas Priest
- GENRE: Heavy Metal, Pop Metal
- RELEASEDAY: March 21
- YEAR: 1980
Released as the lead single from their landmark 1980 album British Steel, "Living After Midnight" showcased a more straightforward, anthemic side of Judas Priest. Its catchy hooks and celebration of nocturnal rock and roll freedom bridged the gap between pure heavy metal and more mainstream pop metal sensibilities.
With its simple yet powerful guitar riff and Rob Halford's energetic vocals, "Living After Midnight" became one of Judas Priest's most enduring and recognizable songs. This 1980 heavy metal track remains a staple of classic rock radio, perfectly capturing the defiant spirit of late-night partying and rock rebellion.
SONG MEANING: This song is a straightforward celebration of the rock and roll lifestyle, focusing on the freedom and excitement of nighttime hedonism. The lyrics describe staying out late, partying until dawn, and embracing the energy of living life intensely after midnight ("Living after midnight, rockin' 'til the dawn / Lovin' 'til the morning, then I'm gone, I'm gone").
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- TITLE: Judas Priest
- ACTIVE: 1969–1992 (1969), 1996–present (1996)
- BAND: Judas Priest
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- TITLE: Heading Out to the Highway
- BAND: Judas Priest
- GENRE: Heavy Metal
- OTHER: Cruisin Classic
- RELEASEDAY: May 01
- YEAR: 1981
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- TITLE: Breaking the Law
- BAND: Judas Priest
- GENRE: Heavy Metal
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- RELEASEDAY: August 23
- YEAR: 1980
