One Shot

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About One Shot

"One Shot" is the second track from the album Tin Machine II by Tin Machine. It was released as the third single from the album, making it their sixth single overall. It is the last single released by the band.


Year:
1991
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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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Tin Machine

Tin Machine was a hard rock band formed in 1988, famous for being fronted by singer David Bowie. The group recorded two studio albums before dissolving in 1992, when Bowie returned to his solo career. Drummer Hunt Sales said that the group's name "reflects the sound of the band," and Bowie stated that he and his bandmates joined up "to make the kind of music that we enjoyed listening to." Tony Sales and Hunt Sales, members of Tin Machine, had performed with David Bowie in support of Iggy Pop in the late seventies. As with Tin Machine, Bowie had decided to support rather than star on stage, so he toured with his peer Iggy Pop. The acclaimed TV Eye Live 1977 captured a concert at Cleveland, Ohio's Agora Theatre and Ballroom from the tour. more »

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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.
Members Contribution
The song was jointly written by all four members of the band: David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Tony Sales, and Hunt Sales.
David Bowie's Involvement
The 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.
Commercial Performance
Despite 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.
Music Video
The music video for "One Shot" was directed by Julien Temple, a noted English film, documentary, and music video director.
Quitting Moment
"One Shot" was among the last videos released by David Bowie before he announced that he was quitting the band in 1992.
Lyrics and Theme
Lyrically and thematically, "One Shot" is described as being about the struggle for freedom and the search for truth.
Debuted on TV
"One Shot" was debuted live in 1991 on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" TV show with David Bowie on lead vocals.
Original Record Label
The song was released under the record label Victory Music in 1991.
Album Art Controversy
The 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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