One Shot
Tin Machine
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The last days were the meanest Leanest days of our lives You threw me the pieces I started the fire One thing led to a dead end One shot put her away hey-hey Look out on a green world Windows and wives No bedroom to run to No miracle jive-no conversation Then nothing meant nothing Ten dollars tore us apart One thing led to a dead end One shot put her away Hot love is the dearest No money can buy She burnt like a spitfire One shot put her away
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Written by: BRYON MCCANE, TIM MIDDLETON
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"One Shot" is a song by the Anglo-American rock group Tin Machine. It was released on their second album named "Tin Machine II" in 1991.
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Members ContributionThe song was jointly written by all four members of the band: David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Tony Sales, and Hunt Sales.
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David Bowie's InvolvementThe band Tin Machine which wrote and performed "One Shot" is notable for being one of the few bands that David Bowie, a legendary artist and cultural icon, was part of during his entire career.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite the name recognition of David Bowie, "One Shot" and it's parent album did not make a huge commercial splash and received mixed reviews from critics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "One Shot" was directed by Julien Temple, a noted English film, documentary, and music video director.
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Quitting Moment"One Shot" was among the last videos released by David Bowie before he announced that he was quitting the band in 1992.
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Lyrics and ThemeLyrically and thematically, "One Shot" is described as being about the struggle for freedom and the search for truth.
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Debuted on TV"One Shot" was debuted live in 1991 on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" TV show with David Bowie on lead vocals.
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Original Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Victory Music in 1991.
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Album Art ControversyThe album that "One Shot" came from, Tin Machine II, had a controversial cover art featuring naked statues. Despite the controversy, the album and "One Shot" managed to debut at number 23 in the UK Albums Chart.
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