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About Another One Bites the Dust
"Another One Bites the Dust" is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by bass guitarist John Deacon, the song featured on the group's eighth studio album The Game (1980). The song was a worldwide hit, charting number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, from 4 October to 18 October (their second number-one single in the country). The song spent 15 weeks in the Billboard top 10 (the longest running top ten song of 1980), including 13 weeks in the top five, and 31 weeks total on the chart (more than any other song in 1980). It reached number two on the Hot Soul Singles chart and the Disco Top 100 chart, and number seven on the UK Singles Chart. The song is credited as Queen's best-selling single, with sales of over 7 million copies. This version was ranked at number 34 on Billboard's All-Time Top Songs. The song won an American Music Award for Favorite Rock Single and also garnered a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. "Another One Bites the Dust" has been covered, remixed and sampled by many artists since its release, and has also appeared in TV shows, commercials, films and other media. The song is also commonly used at sports events, aimed at the defeated opponent.more »
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Oh, let's goSteve walks warily down the streetWith the brim pulled way down lowAin't no sound but the sound of his feet,Machine guns ready to goAre you ready, hey, are you ready for this? Are you hanging on the edge of your seat? Out of the doorway the bullets ripTo the sound of the beatAnother one bites the dustAnother one bites the dustAnd another one gone, and another one goneAnother one bites the dustHey, I'm gonna get you, tooAnother one bites the dustHow do you think I'm going to get alongWithout you when you're gone? You took me for everything that I hadAnd kicked me out on my ownAre you happy, are you satisfied? How long can you stand the heat? Out of the doorway the bullets ripTo the sound of the beatAnother one bites the dustAnother one bites the dustAnd another one gone, and another one goneAnother one bites the dustHey, I'm gonna get you, tooAnother one bites the dustHeyOh take itBite the dustBite the dustHeyAnother one bites the dustAnother one bites the dust owwAnother one bites the dust hey heyAnother one bites the dust eh ehOh shooterThere are plenty of ways that you can hurt a manAnd bring him to the groundYou can beat him, you can cheat himYou can treat him bad and leave him when he's downBut I'm ready, yes, I'm ready for youI'm standing on my own two feetOut of the doorway the bullets ripRepeating to the sound of the beat oh yeahAnother one bites the dustAnother one bites the dustAnd another one gone, and another one goneAnother one bites the dustHey, I'm gonna get you, tooAnother one bites the dustOh shooter hey hey, all right
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Queen
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »
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Written by: John Richard Deacon
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15 facts about this song
Song TitleThe title "Another One Bites the Dust" was inspired by a phrase commonly used in cowboy movies. |
SongwritingThe song was written by Queen's bass guitarist, John Deacon. |
Release DateReleased as a single on 22 August 1980 and later on the album "The Game", it was the band's best-selling single. |
GenreThe song is typically classified as rock, but it features a distinctive bassline that gives it a funk/disco vibe, a genre that wasn't typically associated with the band. |
PopularityThe song was Queen's biggest hit in the United States, remaining at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. |
Inspired by Michael JacksonIt's reported that Michael Jackson, after attending a Queen concert, suggested releasing the song as it was bound to be a hit. |
Music VideoAll four members of Queen—Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon—appear in the official music video directed by Daniella Green. |
Grammy NominationIn 1981, the song was nominated at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. |
Influence on Rap & Hip-HopThe song's bassline was later sampled in multiple rap and hip hop songs, marking its influence on the genre. |
Connection to HIV/AIDSFollowing lead singer Freddie Mercury's death from HIV/AIDS, the song was adopted as an anthem to raise awareness and funds for research on the disease. |
Live PerformancesThe song was performed in most of Queen's live concerts from 1980 to 1986. |
Featured in FilmsThe song featured in numerous films and television shows, including "Iron Man 2", "Glee" and the popular 2018 biographical film about the band, "Bohemian Rhapsody". |
Cover VersionsVarious artists, including Weird Al Yankovic and Wyclef Jean, have recorded cover versions or parodies of "Another One Bites the Dust". |
CertificationsThe single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the US, and silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the UK. |
LegacyIn 2008, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its status as a classic. |
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