Released 1994 (1994) Genre Rock, Blues rock Label Elektra PRCD 9012-2 | Format CD single Length 3:43 | |
Recorded October–November 1993, American Recording Co., Woodland Hills, California | ||
"Julius" is a 1994 song by the American band Phish. It is the first track from their 1994 album Hoist and was released as their seventh promotional single by Elektra Records. The song is a blues rock song written by Phish guitarist and lead vocalist Trey Anastasio and lyricist Tom Marshall. The song features backing vocals by Rose Stone, Jean McClain and the Rickey Grundy Chorale and horn instruments by the Tower of Power Horn Section.
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While the lyrics of “Julius” – “Danger! I’ve been told to expect it” – are based on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Tom Marshall has admitted that the chorus is nonsensical. It was made up at the last minute on the way into a recording session simply to have something to sing, and has no relation to the play. The upbeat tempo and exultant chorus certainly belie the dark and foreboding tone of the play, and “Julius” has become a favorite of many fans. It is one of the few Phish tunes where many fans consider the album version to be as good as it is live.
Track listing
- "Julius" (Edit) (Trey Anastasio, Tom Marshall) - 3:43
Personnel
Musicians
Trey Anastasio – guitars, vocals Page McConnell – keyboards, vocals Mike Gordon – bass guitar, vocals Jon Fishman – drums, vocals