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C-lebrity
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Wikipedia article
"'C-lebrity'" is the second single from 'The Cosmos Rocks' album by Queen + Paul Rodgers. The song reached #1 on the UK Rock Singles Chart.
Overview
The song was released on September 8, 2008 and is available on CD, 7" Vinyl and digital downloadable formats.
On August 4, 2008 the track was premiered for the first time on Ken Bruce's radio show on BBC Radio 2.
It received its live debut on the series finale of ITV's Al Murray's Happy Hour.
Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters sings backing vocals. Brian May plays bass guitar on the track.Brian May (5 August 2008). [http://www.brianmay.com/brian/letters/lettersaug08.html "C-lebrity: Bass guitar question"]. 'brianmay.com'. Retrieved on 2009-01-10
The song was released as downloadable content as part of a Queen Track Pack for Guitar Hero: World Tour on March 26, 2009.
Composition
The song tells the story from the point of view of an aspiring celebrity, who does not let their apparent lack of talent hold them back.
The song's main riff bears a strong resemblance to that of the 1990 Judas Priest song "A Touch of Evil".
Queen + Paul Rodgers on the single
Track listing
All songs written by Queen + Paul Rodgers except where noted
;7"
#"C-lebrity" 3:38
#"Fire and Water (Live in Japan)" (Rodgers, Andy Fraser) 3:46
;CD
#"C-lebrity" 3:38
#"C-lebrity" (Video)
;Maxi CD
#"C-lebrity" 3:38
#"Say It's Not True" 4:01
#"Tie Your Mother Down (Live In Sheffield)" (Brian May) 4:30
#"C-lebrity" (Video)
#"Say It's Not True" (Video)
Chart positions
References
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