What Makes a Good Man?

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About What Makes a Good Man?

"What Makes a Good Man?" is a song by English rock band The Heavy. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album, The Glorious Dead, on 23 May 2012. A music video for the song was also released on Vevo and YouTube on 21 August 2012. The song peaked at number 127 on the French Singles Chart. The song was also used during the credits sequence in the video game Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. and a Russian television commercial for the Volkswagen Teramont. Since March 2018 it is also the theme song for the german late night show Late Night Berlin.  


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The Heavy

The Heavy are an English rock band from Noid, England, a small hamlet near Bath. However calling them simply a "rock" band is a bit misleading as their tunes are a hybrid of hip hop stylings and rock-type delivery of their lyrics. more »

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13 facts about this song

Song Creation
"What Makes a Good Man?" was recorded and produced by the English rock band, The Heavy.
Album Appearance
This track is from the band's third studio album "The Glorious Dead," which was released in August 2012.
Song Style
The song is renowned for its unique fusion of funk, soul, and rock musical genres.
Chart Success
"What Makes a Good Man?" peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, proving to be a significant commercial success for the band.
Music Video
The official music video for "What Makes a Good Man?" was released on 19 July 2012 and has amassed over 3 million views on YouTube.
TV Show Feature
This song has been featured in the popular television series "Suits".
Movie Soundtrack
It was also used in the closing credits scene for the film "Dallas Buyers Club", and in the trailer for the film "Draft Day".
Sporting Events
"What Makes a Good Man?" has been used widely for sports television programming, for events like the NBA playoffs and advertisements for Thursday Night Football.
Video Game Appearance
The track was also used in the soundtrack for the video game "Driver: San Francisco".
Band Recognition
"What Makes a Good Man?" is one of the band's most recognised songs and it sealed The Heavy's reputation as purveyors of raw, energetic, genre-morphing music.
Live Performances
The Heavy have performed "What Makes a Good Man?" at countless global music festivals, including Coachella and Glastonbury, to great acclaim.
Commercial Use
The song was also used in a 2012 television advertisement for Miller Lite beer.
Critical Acclaim
Many music critics praise the song for its powerful vocals from lead singer Kelvin Swaby and its infectious, foot-stomping rhythm.

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