Song

(Don't Fear) The Reaper

by Blue Oyster Cult

(Don't Fear) The Reaper is a 1976 song by Blue Oyster Cult, 5:08 long, which peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Directive, Halloween, Person Type song themes.

Top 40 hit (#12) Karaoke favorite

Released 1976 Hot 100 peak #12 · 20 weeks Length 5:08 Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock

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Performance tips

• Maintain a smooth and breathy vocal delivery during the verses
• Lock into the rhythmic tempo of the iconic cowbell section
• Use a calm and ethereal tone to match the haunting melody

In these themes

• 👉Directive
• 🎃Halloween
• 🧑Person Type
• 👻Supernatural"Reaper"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

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• Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll1972 · 4:03
• Godzilla1977 · 3:41
• Nosferatu1977 · 5:23
• Then Came the Last Days of May1972 · 3:31
• Veteran of the Psychic Wars1981 · 4:48

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