Science fiction themes in rock.

How many can you think of?
I remember two offhand, 'Crown of Creation' and 'in the year 2525'.
Any more?

Any song by Bowie about Major Tom.

Originally posted by Jigtie
Any song by Bowie about Major Tom.

Rocket man by Elton John?

T-rex probably sing some sci-fi, but nobody knows what they're singing about.

Imagine by John Lennon is quite sci-fi.

And that crap song they keep playing on rock stations: "The chances of anything coming from mars, are a million to one..." I don't know what it's called. Neither do I want to.

The purple people eater (great Halloween song) by.... uh... the big bop or something? That's classic sci-fi.

So's sweet transvestite, The time warp, etc. from the Rocky Horror picture show.

For example, the album "Space Metal" by Star One is entirely sci-fi themed.

Does "Set the controls to the heart of the sun" count?

Originally posted by sonhouse
How many can you think of?
I remember two offhand, 'Crown of Creation' and 'in the year 2525'.
Any more?

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Originally posted by rwingett
2112, by Rush.

Originally posted by Fleabitten
Also from Rush:

The Body Electirc (Grace Under Pressure)
Red Barchetta (more future fiction, but with elements of science fiction; Moving Pictures)

Hawkwind is often space-related as well.

Mr Roboto by Stix. One of the worst songs ever but sci fi.

Klattu - Calling Occupants, Anus of Uranus

Styx - Come Sail Away

Originally posted by badmoon
Mr Roboto by Stix. One of the worst songs ever but sci fi.

2000 Man---the Stones
21st Century Schizoid Man---{don't recall artist}
Astronomy Domine---Pink Floyd
Godzilla---Blue Oyster Cult