Dennis Deyoung - Desert Moon Apr 2026

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.

The title track is widely considered the crowning achievement of DeYoung's solo career. Dennis DeYoung - Desert Moon

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) It peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot

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. Released during a period of transition for several

Directed by Jack Cole, the video was filmed at the historic train depot and other locations in Santa Paula, California.

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.

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