Rebel Yell
Billy Idol
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Last night a little dancer came dancin' to my door Last night a little angel came pumping on the floor She said, come on baby, I got a license for love And if it expires, pray help from above Because In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more With a rebel yell, more, more, more More, more, more She don't like slavery, she won't sit and beg But, when I'm tired and lonely she sees me to bed What set you free and brought you to me, babe What sets you free, I need you hear by me Because In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more With a rebel yell, more, more, more He lives in his own heaven Collects it to go from the seven eleven Well he's out all night to collect a fare Just so long, just so long, it don't mess up his hair I walked the ward with you, babe A thousand miles with you I dried your tears of pain, babe A million times for you I'd sell my soul for you, babe For money to burn for you I'd give you all, and have none, babe Justa, justa, justa, justa to have you here by me Because In the midnight hour she cried, more, more, more With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more In the midnight hour, babe, more, more, more With a rebel yell she cried, more, more, more More, more, more Oh yeah little baby She want more More, more, more, more, more Oh yeah little angel She want more More, more, more, more, more
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Written by: Billy Idol, Steve Stevens
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Rebel Yell" was released on November 10, 1983, as the title track to Billy Idol's second album.
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Album's SuccessThe album "Rebel Yell" was a major commercial success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Rebel Yell" peaked at No. 46 in the United Kingdom and No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by an event Billy Idol attended where Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones were drinking "Rebel Yell" bourbon whiskey.
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SongwritingBilly Idol co-wrote "Rebel Yell" with his guitarist Steve Stevens.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Rebel Yell", directed by Jeff Stein, features Idol performing the song in front of a live audience.
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Guitar SoloSteve Stevens won the Best Guitarist award from Guitar for the Practicing Musician for his work on the track "Rebel Yell."
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Iconic Performances"Rebel Yell" is known for its iconic live performances, particularly Billy Idol's high-energy stage presence and charismatic delivery.
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Song InterpretationWhile some believe "Rebel Yell" to have a political undertone, regarding pleas for more rights and freedom, Billy Idol has clarified that the song relates to passionate lovemaking.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including Dope, HIM, and Black Veil Brides have covered "Rebel Yell", showing the song's lasting influence in rock music.
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Use in Pop Culture"Rebel Yell" has been used in numerous films and TV shows, including The Wedding Singer, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, and Supernatural.
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Acoustic VersionIn 2018, Billy Idol and Steve Stevens performed a stripped-down version of "Rebel Yell" for SiriusXM, which demonstrated the song's versatility.
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Tour NameBilly Idol named his 1984 world concert tour as the "Rebel Yell Tour," highlighting the song's impact.
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Remix VersionA four and a half-minute-long dance remix of "Rebel Yell" was later made by the German techno band Scooter. The remix was a hit in several European countries.
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