Ready or Not

Lou Gramm

About Ready or Not

"Ready or Not" is a single by Lou Gramm from his debut solo album of the same name, Ready or Not, released in 1987.


Year:
1987
3:25
104 
#1

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Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go

Something that you said
Goes 'round my head
You know I'm gonna ride tonight
You look at me
But all I want to see
Is you tonight
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Just a question of time
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Now that I've made up my mind

Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go

Girl you got the look
As if you wrote the book
But I don't understand
How one girl can be so sure
You've got me in the palm of your hand
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Just a question of time
Nothing can stop me now
Nothing can stop me now
Now that I've made up my mind

Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go
Here I come ready or not
Here I come ready to go

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Lou Gramm

Lou Gramm (born Louis Andrew Grammatico; May 2, 1950) is an American rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his role as the lead vocalist and co-writer of many of the songs for the rock band Foreigner. He also had a successful solo career. Gramm was the vocalist for many top-40 hits including "Cold as Ice", "Waiting for a Girl Like You", "I Want to Know What Love Is" and his solo hit "Midnight Blue". Most recently, the Lou Gramm Band has released a self-titled Christian rock album in 2009. more »

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Written by: BRUCE TURGON, LOU GRAMM

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12 facts about this song

Genre Association
"Ready or Not" is classified as a rock song, more specifically falling under the categories of hard rock and pop-rock.
Released Date
The song was first released in January 1987, marking it as over 30 years old.
Album Inclusion
"Ready or Not" is the title track from Lou Gramm's debut solo album, released after his success as the lead vocalist of the band, Foreigner.
Chart Performance
The song charted in multiple countries including the United States Ranked at #54 and Canada, where it reached #16 on the charts.
Music Video
A music video was created for the song, featuring Gramm in a series of fast-paced clips alternating between live performance footage and narrative scenes.
Collaborators
The song was co-written by Lou Gramm and Bruce Turgon, who was also a member of the band, Foreigner.
Live Performances
Over the years, "Ready or Not" has been played in many of Gramm's shows alongside his hits with Foreigner.
Unique Sound
The song is known for its melodic rock tune, blending the synthpop sound of the 80s with the hard rock Foreigner was known for.
Reviews
Critics praised the song for its catchy chorus and Gramm's powerful vocals, which are considered his signature.
Inspirations
Although it's not explicitly stated, the lyrics of "Ready or Not" touch on themes of love and emotional readiness, suggesting a personal inspiration.
Album's Success
The "Ready or Not" album, including the title track, achieved gold status in the US for selling over 500,000 copies.
Continuing Legacy
Despite being released decades ago, "Ready or Not" continues to be played on classic rock radio stations today, signifying its enduring popularity.

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