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Red Rider was led by guitarist Tom Cochrane, who had a solo hit in 1991 with "Life Is A Highway." He wrote this song after reading about Raoul Wallenberg, who worked to free Hungarian Jews during World War II. The song speaks against the oppression of Jews in America, which Cochrane felt was far less overt but still disturbing. Cochrane even mentions the "Final Solution" in the lyrics, which refers to Hitler's wish that all Jews be eliminated. (thanks, Raymond - Winnipeg, Canada)
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I love this song. I only figured out last night who sings it by calling one of our local radio stations.
- Aram, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The song Lunatic fringe is actually about a a witches cult that resides in chapel hill northb carolina. The name of the witches cult is the lunatic fringe and they have been around since the 1800's. They are very secretive group that ,at times, causes minor mischief and slight problems for the resident of the U.N.C. campus. The lunatic fringe has been reported as being the closest thing to a real group of witches known in the u.s.a..
- james, chapel hill, NC
When Cochrane wrote Lunatic Fringe he was dating a Jewish girl and was disturbed by the resurgence of anti-semitism in Europe and “the lunacy of revisionist historians.” His manager at the time warned him that there was no place in “this disposable pop world” for such lyrics.
Aren't we glad he didn't listen?
- Mick, Las Vegas, NV
This song gives me goosbumps everytime i hear it. When i wrestled in high school, we constantly heard this song at meets and practices and it fit perfect for kicking some ass.
- Pat, Chicago, IL
Tom Cochrane and Red Rider are the opening act for Bruce Springstein presently touring Canda.
- Ray, Montreal, QC
I've always liked this song.It's sounds like a revenge song.The song gives me goosebumps espically after 9-11.This song takes on a whole new meaning!
- Annabelle, Chicago, IL
Just interested in song lyrics, meaning, and band history. Thanks!
- Brad, Spencer, IA