Famous (Puddle of Mudd song)
- Famous (Puddle of Mudd song)
Infobox Single
Name = Famous
Artist = Puddle of Mudd
from Album = Famous
Released = May 21, 2007
Format = CD Single
Genre = Hard rock
Length = 3:17
Label = Interscope Records
Writer = Wes Scantlin
Producer =
Reviews =
Last single = "Heel Over Head" (2004)
This single = "Famous" (2007)
Next single = "Psycho" (2007)
"Famous" is the title track and first single on the fifth 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. [ [http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16697 Release date] ]
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," due to the fact that "Rockstar" is also about wanting to achieve celebrity status. The full song can be listened to on the band's [http://www.myspace.com/puddleofmudd MySpace] .
Charts
"Famous" did not do very well on the "Billboard" charts, but it had peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. It also reached #18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart, which is equivalent to #118.
Notes
*The line "pocket full of shells" is from the Rage Against the Machine song, "Bulls on Parade."
*The line "the money is for nothing and the chicks are for free" is from the Dire Straits, song "Money for Nothing".
*"Famous" was used as the official theme song of "WWE One Night Stand 2007" and the June 26, 2007 edition of ECW.
*"Famous" is also featured in the video game, "WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008".
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