Rocket
Def Leppard
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Ah ah Ooh ooh Ah ah Ooh ooh White lights, strange city, mad music all around Midnight street magic (ah) crazy people crazy sound Ah ah Ooh ooh Jack Flash, rocket man, Sergeant Pepper and the band Ziggy, Benny and the Jets, take a rocket We just gotta fly I can take you thru the center of the dark We're gonna fly On a collision course to crash into my heart I will be your, I will be your, I'll be your Rocket yeah satellite of love Rocket yeah satellite of love Rocket yeah satellite of love Rocket baby! C'mon, I'll be your satellite of love Ooh ooh Ah ah Ooh ooh Ah ah Spotlight magnetic razor rhythm laser love Guitar, drums, load up, stun! Ah ah Ooh ooh Jet Black, Johnny B ,Gene Jeanie, Killer Queen Dizzy Lizzy Major Tom so c'mon We just gotta fly [Repeat Bridge] [Repeat Chorus] Rocket baby! C'mon, we're gonna fly [interlude] Oooh Countdown commencing...fire one Five, four, three, two, one, zero...we have liftoff We just gotta fly [Repeat Bridge] [Repeat Chorus]
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Written by: RICHARD JOHN CYRIL ALLEN, STEPHEN MAYNARD CLARK, PHILIP COLLEN, JOSEPH ELLIOTT, ROBERT JOHN MUTT LANGE, RICHARD SAVAGE
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Rocket" is a single from the album "Hysteria" which is Def Leppard's fourth studio album, released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceIt was the seventh single release from the album and managed to reach number 12 in the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Unique CompositionThis rock anthem is notable for its layers of guitar effects, clever harmonies, and intro featuring a count-off in Swahili.
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Tribute to Music Icons"Rocket" is a tribute to their musical heroes. The verses reference major rock and roll stars like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, T-Rex, and Lou Reed.
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Music VideoThe song's music video directed by Jean Pellerin and Doug Freel was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction.
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Length VariationThe single version of "Rocket" is drastically shortened from the album version, bringing it down from more than 6 minutes to less than 4.5 minutes.
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InspirationParts of the song were reportedly inspired by funk group The Commodores' assembly line-type jam, "Machine Gun."
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Pioneering Effect"Rocket" uses the technique of backmasking, with the Swiss electronic duo Yello's "Oh Yeah" being played backward during the countdown section.
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Drum TechnologyThe track features the innovative use of electronic drums by drummer, Rick Allen, who lost an arm in a car crash and used a custom drum kit that allowed him to play using foot pedals.
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Live Performances"Rocket" often features as a staple on Def Leppard's live concert setlists, even more than three decades after its initial release.
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Commercial Usage"Rocket" has been used in a wide range of media, including movies, TV shows, videogames, and even the professional wrestling industry.
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