Thunderbirds

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About Thunderbirds

"Thunderbirds / 3AM" (titled "Thunderbirds Are Go" on some editions of the single and album) is a double A-side single by English pop rock band Busted. It was released on 26 July 2004 as the fourth single from their second studio album, A Present for Everyone (2003). "Thunderbirds" was not originally included on the album, having been written specifically for the 2004 film Thunderbirds, although it later appeared on a re-issue of the album in Europe. "Thunderbirds" was not released on an album in the United Kingdom until the release of the group's live album A Ticket for Everyone: Busted Live in 2005. "Thunderbirds / 3AM" was Busted's last single to enter the UK Singles Chart until the release of "On What You're On" in 2016, reaching number one. It was the 19th best-selling single of 2004 in the UK and also won the title of 2004 Record of the Year, and received an 8/10 rating from Stylus Magazine. "3AM" was later performed by Matt Willis during his 2007 solo tour, and by James Bourne on his 2012 acoustic solo tour. On 27 April 2010, both songs were made available as downloadable content for the Rock Band music video game series. 


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2003
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Spring break's come around and
There's no heroes to be found
There's something major going down on Tracy Island
Weapons underground
Keeping our planet safe and sound

If someone evil's coming round they should be frightened
'Cause now the boys are back in town
No strings to hold them down

Don't be mad please, stop the hating
Just be glad that they'll be waiting
Friends we have are ever changing
Now the lid's about to blow
When the Thunderbirds are go

Kids are learning fast
They know the T-birds kick some ass
Be sure that there's no coming last
If your on their side
It always looks so cool
When spaceships come out of the pool
You know that you'd just be a fool
To be a bad guy

'Cause now the boys are back in town
No strings to hold them down

Don't be mad please, stop the hating
Just be glad that they'll be waiting
Friends we have are ever changing
Now the lid's about to blow
When the Thunderbirds are go

Thunderbirds are go
Don't be mad please, stop the hating
Just be glad that they'll be waiting
Friends we have are ever changing
Now the lid's about to blow
When the Thunderbirds are go

Thunderbirds are go
Thunderbirds are go
Thunderbirds are
Thunderbirds are
Thunderbirds are go

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Busted

Busted were an English pop rock band consisting of members James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. Busted split up in January 2005 after Simpson decided to leave to join his own band Fightstar. During their run, they released two studio albums, a compilation and a live album. They have also won two Brit Awards and won the 2004 Record of the Year with their single "Thunderbirds Are Go". The band sold over three million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: BARRY GRAY, MATHEW SARGEANT, THOMAS FLETCHER, CHARLES ROBERT SIMPSON, JAMES BOURNE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Thunderbirds"/ "3am" was released by the English pop-rock band, Busted, on 26 July 2004.
Dual Single
The song was released as a double A-side single along with "3am."
Chart Performance
It achieved significant success by debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Film Association
"Thunderbirds" was written for the 2004 film "Thunderbirds," a British-American-French science fiction action-adventure film.
Band Lineup
The song was recorded when the band comprised members Matt Willis, James Bourne, and Charlie Simpson.
Songwriters
Busted band members James Bourne and Charlie Simpson, along with Steve Robson and Graham Gouldman, wrote the song.
Record Label
"Thunderbirds"/"3am" was released under the record labels Universal and Island.
Song Genre
The song is a blend of pop rock and punk-pop, similar to the band's other releases.
Certifications
The single was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry, becoming one of the band's most successful songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Thunderbirds" features the band members as secret agents, mirroring the ambiance of the film.
B-side
The B-side of the song is “Let It Go”.
Album Association
"Thunderbirds" is a part of Busted's second studio album, "A Present for Everyone”.
Controversy
Despite the song's popularity, some original "Thunderbirds" series fans criticized it and considered it an unsuitable and inadequate representation of the series.
Reformation
Although the band was disbanded in 2005, they reformed in 2015 and have continued to perform "Thunderbirds."
Live Performances
"Thunderbirds" was regularly performed during Busted's Pigs Can Fly tour in 2016.

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