Doubleback

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About Doubleback

"Doubleback" is a song by ZZ Top from their album Recycler, which was featured in the film Back to the Future Part III. The band had a cameo in the movie playing a hillbilly music version of the song along with some local musicians. The regular version of the song plays over the credits. "Doubleback" reached #1 on the Album Rock Tracks for 5 weeks. It was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in 1990 for "Best Video from a Film." The song was also featured in the pinball game Back to the Future: The Pinball. The song was produced by band manager Bill Ham, and recorded and mixed by Terry Manning. 


Year:
2003
3:58
119 
#1

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I got shot through a space not long ago,
I thought I knew the place so well.
It wasn't the same, now it goes to show,
Sometime you never can tell.
 
I'm lookin' high and low, don't know where to go,
I got to double back, my friend.
The only way to find, what I left behind
I got to double back again, double back again.
 
You know I'm movin on in this fine machine, 
Rollin' on through the night.
Seein' things like I've never seen
And it's taking me outta sight.
 
Lookin' high and low, don't know where to go,
I got to double back, my friend.
The only way to find, what I left behind
I got to double back again, double back again.
 
It's got me up and down,
I been lost and found,
Down in a deep dark hole.
Looks like my luck has changed,
I been rearranged
And I'm coming out on a roll.
 
Lookin' high and low, don't know where to go,
I got to double back, my friend.
The only way to find, what I left behind
I got to double back again, double back again.

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Throughout their career they have maintained a sound based on Hill's and Beard's rhythm section support, accentuated by Gibbons' guitar and vocal style. Their lyrics often gave evidence of band's humor and thematically focus on personal experiences and sexual innuendos. more »

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Written by: FRANK BEARD, BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Doubleback" is a single by American rock band ZZ Top from their ninth studio album, "Recycler", which was released in 1990.
Film Inclusion
The song was prominently featured in the film "Back to the Future Part III", enriching the movie's score. The song played during the end credits of the movie.
Chart Success
"Doubleback" reached No. 1 on the Album Rock Tracks for five weeks. It is one of ZZ Top's most successful songs.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video for "Doubleback" incorporates clips from "Back to the Future Part III". Band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard appear in the video, which is set in the Wild West.
Musical Style
Characteristic of ZZ Top’s style, “Doubleback” is a classic rock track with a bluesy feel. The song’s hard-driving guitar riffs and powerful vocals embody the band's Texas rock sound.
Lyrics
Although the song does not explicitly reference the "Back To The Future" movies, its themes of time and change could be seen as reflective of the film’s time-traveling plot.
Band Success
ZZ Top has sold over 25 million albums in the US. The success of songs like "Doubleback," helped establish the band as an enduring presence in the music industry.
Band Members
The same three band members – Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard – who performed "Doubleback", have been members of ZZ Top since its inception in 1969.
Live Performances
"Doubleback" is often part of ZZ Top's setlist during live performances, and it continues to be a fan favorite.

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