1997 single by Loreena McKennitt
"The Mummers' Dance " is a song written and performed by Canadian Celtic fusion singer Loreena McKennitt , released as a single from her sixth studio album, The Book of Secrets (1997), in November 1997. The song refers to the seasonal mummers' play performed by groups of actors, often as house-to-house visits. Its lyrics indicate a springtime holiday. Remixed by electronic music production duo DNA for its single release, "The Mummers' Dance" reached No. 10 in Canada, No. 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 , and No. 1 on the Billboard Triple-A chart. A music video was also produced for the song.
Canadian CD single[ 1] Title 1. "The Mummers' Dance" (single version) 4:00 2. "The Mummers' Dance" (album version) 6:08 3. "The Mystic's Dream" 7:40
CD-maxi[ 2] Title 1. "The Mummers' Dance" (single version) 4:00 2. "The Mummers' Dance" 6:08 3. "Marrakesh Night Market" (live) 6:44 4. "The Dark Night of the Soul" (live) 6:20
^ The Mummers' Dance (Canadian CD single liner notes). Loreena McKennitt . Warner Bros. Records . 1997. CD 22507.{{cite AV media notes }}
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