United
Judas Priest
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Look around They're moving in Hold your ground When they begin We can do it We can do it and if they want to they can try But they'll never get near Then they can get out of here Gonna keep on driving Never stop United, united, united we stand United we never shall fall United, united, united we stand United we stand one and all So keep it up Don't give in Make a stand We're gonna win We can do it We can do it and if they want to they can try But they'll never get near Then they can get out of here Gonna keep on driving Never stop United, united, united we stand United we never shall fall United, united, united we stand United we stand one and all So keep it up United, united, united we stand United we never shall fall United, united, united we stand United we stand one and all United, united, united we stand United we never shall fall United, united, united we stand United we stand one and all United, united, united we stand United we never shall fall United, united, united we stand United we stand one and all
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Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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21 facts about this song
Band"United" is a song by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The band was formed in Birmingham in 1969, and has since been considered one of the greatest rock bands in history.
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AlbumThe song is a track on their sixth studio album, "British Steel," released in 1980.
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GenreWidely recognized as Heavy Metal, the album "British Steel" and song "United" contributed significantly to the development of the genre's New Wave.
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Inspiration"United" is a single from the "British Steel" album, which was inspired by the labor strikes and political turmoil in Britain at the time.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "United" serve as an anthem of solidarity and power, presenting a strong message of unity.
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RecordingThe album, including "United," was recorded over a span of just 30 days at Tittenhurst Park, a location previously owned by John Lennon of The Beatles.
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Commercial PerformanceAlthough "United" wasn't a commercial success in Judas Priest's home country, the song and album were successful in the United States. The album became their first to crack the U.S. Top 40 and eventually went Platinum.
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TourWhen released, "United" became a popular staple for Judas Priest during their live performances and was performed during their 1980 World Wide Blitz Tour.
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B-SideIn the UK, "United" was released as a single with "Grinder" as a B-side track.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for United, showcasing the band's powerful stage presence and commanding performance style.
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Song Release"United" was released in 1980 by the English heavy metal band Judas Priest.
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Album InclusionIt is a part of the band's sixth studio album, "British Steel".
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Musical StyleThe song encapsulates the band's signature dual-guitar sound, which became a defining characteristic of heavy metal music.
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ThemeThe lyrics of "United" encourage unity and solidarity, maintaining a positive and uplifting tone throughout.
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Place in Metal History"United", along with other tracks from "British Steel", is credited with helping to establish the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM).
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the charts, reaching number 26 on the UK singles chart.
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Live Performances"United" rapidly became a fan favorite and is commonly played at Judas Priest concerts as an encore.
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Single ReleaseIt was released as a single, with "Grinder" as the B-side.
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Song WritingThe song was written by Judas Priest members Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton.
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Album Success"British Steel", which contains "United", is often considered Judas Priest's breakthrough album and brought the band mainstream success.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "United" for its anthemic quality and its message of unity and solidarity.
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