Dance Band on the Titanic (song)
# Dance Band on the Titanic (song)

"Dance Band on the Titanic" is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song was included on the album of the same name in 1977. Released as a single, the song became a hit on the Australian Charts. It has been included on numerous posthumous compilation albums.

## Background

When describing the song, Chapin says that the entertainment industry acts like the Titanic's actual band; creating diversions so no one focuses on the iceberg.

Record World said that the song "incorporates bits of music hall, jazz and boogie-woogie, all underlying a bizarre tale of a famous sinking, icebergs and all."

## Chart performance

| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Australia | 87 |

## Other uses

* It was included on the Lies and Legends cast recording in 1984.
