Watch the official music video for 'Desert Moon', featuring nostalgic imagery and the iconic train station setting: Dennis DeYoung - Desert Moon DennisDeYoungVEVO YouTube• Jan 8, 2010 The Album: Desert Moon
The title track is widely considered the crowning achievement of DeYoung's solo career.
The lyrics tell a nostalgic story of two former lovers meeting years later at a train station. They reminisce about their youth on "Desert Moon"—a metaphorical place representing lost innocence and simpler times. Dennis DeYoung - Desert Moon
Originally written for a possible Styx album or the film Dune , the song was repurposed for DeYoung's solo debut after Styx went on hiatus in early 1984.
It peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1984. It also saw international success, reaching #7 in Canada and #8 in Ireland. Watch the official music video for 'Desert Moon',
Directed by Jack Cole, the video was filmed at the historic train depot and other locations in Santa Paula, California.
Released during a period of transition for several Styx members, the album showcased DeYoung's blend of theatrical pop and soft rock. REVIEW: Dennis DeYoung – Desert Moon (1984) Originally written for a possible Styx album or
is the debut solo album and signature hit single by former Styx lead singer and keyboardist Dennis DeYoung. Released in 1984 on A&M Records, the project marked DeYoung's first major artistic step after the dissolution of Styx following their Kilroy Was Here tour. The Single: "Desert Moon"