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Wikipedia article"'Stages'" is a song by American rock band ZZ Top. It was released as the second single from their ninth studio album 'Afterburner' (1985). It peaked at number 21 on the United States 'Billboard' Hot 100 and topped the 'Billboard' Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for two weeks. Reception'Cash Box' called it "melodic, driving, and danceable." 'Billboard' called it a "rollicking" and "high-powered." AllMusic called the song a "terrific post-new wave rocker" and that it is the poppiest thing they ever cut. Formats and track listings* '7-inch single (United States)' # "Stages" 3:32 # "Can't Stop Rockin'" 3:01 * '12-inch single (United States)' # "Stages" (extended version) 5:05 # "Stages" 3:32 # "Hi Fi Mama" 2:22 Charts{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! Chart (1986) ! Peak position |- ! scope="row"| Australia (Kent Music Report) | align="center"| 63 |- ! scope="row"| Canada (RPM) | align="center"| 42 |- ! scope="row"| Ireland (IRMA) | align="center"| 23 |- ! scope="row" |- ! scope="row" |- ! scope="row" |- ! scope="row"| US Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks ('Billboard') | align="center"| 1 |- |} PersonnelCredits for "Stages" adapted from 'Afterburner' album liner notes. * Frank Beard drums, backing vocals * Billy Gibbons guitar, lead vocals * Bill Ham production * Dusty Hill bass, backing vocals ReferencesCategory:1986 singles Category:ZZ Top songs Category:Songs written by Frank Beard (musician) Category:Songs written by Dusty Hill Category:Songs written by Billy Gibbons Category:1985 songs Category:Warner Records singles | |
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