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- Album
- Pieces Of Eight
- Released
- 1978
- Genres
- classic rock, aor, progressive rock
- Length
- 4:17
- Tempo
- 106 BPM
- Label
- A&M
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About this song
A staple of classic rock radio, the song is frequently the final number Styx plays at its concerts.
What it's about
Told in the first person by an outlaw about to be executed for his crimes. The first verse notes that he will be hanged.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 3 other songs, like “1978 by The Hood Internet”.
- Covered 2 times, including “Renegade by Kris Allen & Danny Gokey”.
- Written by Tommy Shaw.
- Produced by Styx.
- Recorded at Paragon Studios.