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Famous (Puddle of Mudd song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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.
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. The song has also featured in the video games 'WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008' and 'UFC Undisputed 2009'.
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Charts
"Famous" did very well, hitting #1 at Rock Radio and 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'.
* "Famous" is in the PS3/ Xbox360 game 'UFC 2009 Undisputed'.
References
Category:Puddle of Mudd songs
Category:2007 singles
Category:Songs written by Brian Howes
Category:Songs written by Doug Ardito
Category:Songs written by Wes Scantlin
Category:2007 songs
Category:Geffen Records singles
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