Breakdown Dead Ahead

Boz Scaggs

About Breakdown Dead Ahead

"Breakdown Dead Ahead" is a 1980 song recorded by Boz Scaggs, and composed by Scaggs and David Foster. It was the lead single of two released from Scaggs' album Middle Man. During May, the song reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the Cash Box Top 100. The song was a bigger hit in Canada, where it spent two weeks at number eight on the Pop chart.


Year:
2011
4:37
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I call ya...
You ain't in
What's this cold reaction
Where've you been
Ooh, baby, let it on the line
This is last call, you say that's all
You can take it fine

I'm sorry but...
It don't make sense
You're pullin' just right out on first offense
Ooh, baby, play it smart
For you go south with your big mouth
Let it take your heart...

Danger, there's a breakdown dead ahead
Maybe you're in way above your head
I may burn, might upset you
But you know I'd never let you down...

I told ya
No more lyin'
No more tears fallin'
Stop your cryin'
Ooh, baby, I'm your fan
Before you go back to your side track
Baby understand...

Danger there's a breakdown dead ahead
Just maybe you're in way above your head
I may burn, might upset you
But you know I'd never let you down
No, no, no
No, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no...

Danger, there's a breakdown dead ahead
Then just maybe you're in way above your head
I may burn, might upset you
But you know I'd never let you down, down, down, down...
No, no, no...

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Boz Scaggs

William Royce "Boz" Scaggs (born June 8, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He gained fame in the 1960s as a guitarist and occasional lead singer with the Steve Miller Band and in the 1970s with several solo Top 20 hit singles in the United States, along with the #2 album, Silk Degrees. Scaggs continues to write, record music and tour. more »

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Written by: DAVID W. FOSTER, WILLIAM R. ROYCE SCAGGS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Breakdown Dead Ahead" is a song by American artist Boz Scaggs from his 1980 album "Middle Man".
Chart Performance
The single reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of Scaggs' biggest hits.
Album Achievement
The album "Middle Man" itself achieved significant success, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, bolstered by hits like "Breakdown Dead Ahead".
Songwriters
"Breakdown Dead Ahead" was written by Boz Scaggs and David Paich.
Reception
The song is recognized and admired for its catchy tune and insightful lyricism.
Collaboration
David Paich, the song's co-writer, is a member of the rock band Toto. His collaboration with Scaggs on this track is one of many intersections between Toto and Scaggs' musical paths.
Musical Style
This song is characterized by its soft rock sound, a popular genre during its time in the late '70s and early '80s.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Breakdown Dead Ahead" metaphorically illustrate the stress and strain of life that seems to be closing in, and the need to avoid such pitfalls.
Live Performances
Even after various years of its release, "Breakdown Dead Ahead" continues to be a staple in Boz Scaggs’ live performances.
Impact on Career
"Breakdown Dead Ahead," along with other hits, solidified Scaggs' position in the music industry, making him one of the influential figures in the pop-rock genre during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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