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Take On the World (Judas Priest song)

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"'Take On the World'" is a song by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, originally released on their 1978 album 'Killing Machine', and released as a single in January 1979. It was the first Judas Priest single to chart in the UK top 40, reaching number 14. The song was an attempt at producing a stadium shoutalong tune in the mould of Queen's "We Will Rock You". It was also covered by new wave band The Human League on their 1980 tour. According to guitarist K.K. Downing, the song was used by Wolverhampton Wanderers football club as their club song. As a single it sold around 400,000 copies.

Personnel



*Rob Halford vocals

*Glenn Tipton lead guitar

*K. K. Downing rhythm guitar

*Ian Hill bass

*Les Binks drums

References



Category:1978 songs

Category:1979 singles

Category:Judas Priest songs

Category:Songs written by Glenn Tipton

Category:Songs written by Rob Halford

Category:British rock songs

Category:Columbia Records singles

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