The Mummers' Dance
"The Mummers' Dance" is a song written, composed, and performed by Canadian Celtic singer Loreena McKennitt, released as a single from the album The Book of Secrets in 1997. The song was a surprise hit in the United States, reaching No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 3 on the Adult Top 40 chart, and No. 17 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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.
The song was used as the theme for the TV series Legacy. It was also featured in the trailer for the film Ever After, starring Drew Barrymore, and in the soundtrack of the Brazilian telenovela Corpo Dourado. A music video was also produced for the selection.Charts
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