"Famous" | ||||
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Single by Puddle of Mudd | ||||
from the album Famous | ||||
Released | May 21, 2007 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal, hard rock | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
Songwriter(s) | Wesley Scantlin, Brian Howes and Doug Ardito | |||
Puddle of Mudd singles chronology | ||||
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"Famous" is the title track and first single on the third studio album by post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. The song was sent out to rock radio on May 11, 2007 and was officially released on May 21. [1]
In the song, lead singer Wes Scantlin, sings about wanting to be famous, for the perks that come along with that life. It has drawn comparisons to Nickelback's " Rockstar" because "Rockstar" is also about wanting to achieve celebrity status.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Radio edit" (Wesley Scantlin, Brian Howes, Doug Ardito) | 3:15 |
2. | "Album version" | 3:13 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Famous" | 3:15 |
2. | "Merry Go Round" (Scantlin) | 2:42 |
3. | "Blurry (acoustic version)" (Scantlin) | 5:11 |
"Famous" did very well, hitting #2 at Rock Radio and also reached #18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart, which is equivalent to #118.
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
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Billboard Hot 100 | 118 |
Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 2 |
Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 20 |
Billboard Canadian Hot 100 | 97 |
"Famous" | ||||
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Single by Puddle of Mudd | ||||
from the album Famous | ||||
Released | May 21, 2007 | |||
Genre | Alternative metal, hard rock | |||
Length | 3:16 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
Songwriter(s) | Wesley Scantlin, Brian Howes and Doug Ardito | |||
Puddle of Mudd singles chronology | ||||
|
"Famous" is the title track and first single on the third studio album by post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. The song was sent out to rock radio on May 11, 2007 and was officially released on May 21. [1]
In the song, lead singer Wes Scantlin, sings about wanting to be famous, for the perks that come along with that life. It has drawn comparisons to Nickelback's " Rockstar" because "Rockstar" is also about wanting to achieve celebrity status.
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Radio edit" (Wesley Scantlin, Brian Howes, Doug Ardito) | 3:15 |
2. | "Album version" | 3:13 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | "Famous" | 3:15 |
2. | "Merry Go Round" (Scantlin) | 2:42 |
3. | "Blurry (acoustic version)" (Scantlin) | 5:11 |
"Famous" did very well, hitting #2 at Rock Radio and also reached #18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart, which is equivalent to #118.
Chart (2007) | Peak position |
---|---|
Billboard Hot 100 | 118 |
Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 2 |
Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 20 |
Billboard Canadian Hot 100 | 97 |