Superstitious

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About Superstitious

"Superstitious" is a 1988 single released by the Swedish rock band Europe. It was the first single released from the album Out of This World. It charted at #31 in the Billboard Hot 100, #9 at the Mainstream Rock Tracks and #34 in the UK Singles Chart. It is the last Europe song to chart in the US. The chorus ends in similar fashion to the beginning to Stevie Wonder's Superstition, but instead Tempest sings, "I'm not superstitious." The video for "Superstitious" was filmed at Castle Gould, on Long Island, New York. When performing the song live on tour in 1990-92, Europe included a part of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" in the middle of the song. 


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1996
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 Keep on walkin' that road and I'll follow
Keep on callin' my name I'll be there
And if a mirror should break it's easy to take
Cause deep down I know that you care
I´m not superstitious

I'm not superstitious, I have no doubt
That there's a reason, how things turn out
While things are changin' from day to day
I'll keep this feelin' with me all the way

And I want you to know
That you're on my mind
Every day, all of the time

So keep on walkin' that road and I'll follow
Keep on callin' my name I'll be there
And if a mirror should break it's easy to take
Cause deep down I know that you care
I'm not superstitious

There might be times of wonder
When I'm on my own
Tryin' to find out if love has gone
It might make a difference
It might bring me down
But no superstition is gonna turn things around

And I want you to know
That you're on my mind
Every day, all of the time

So keep on walkin' that road and I'll follow
Keep on callin' my name I'll be there
And if a mirror should break it's easy to take
Cause deep down I know that you care
I'm not superstitious

So keep on walkin' and we'll make things right
Yeah, keep on dreamin' each and every night
We're gonna make it, that's what we'll do
Right to the end girl, we're gonna walk on through

So keep on walkin' that road and I'll follow
Keep on callin' my name I'll be there
And if a mirror should break it's easy to take
Cause deep down I know that you care
I'm not superstitious

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Europe

Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979, by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum, bassist Peter Olsson, and drummer Tony Reno. more »

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Written by: JOEY TEMPEST

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13 facts about this song

Origin
"Superstitious" is a song by Swedish rock band Europe - known as glam metal or hard rock band, initially active between 1979 and 1992.
Release Year
The song was released in 1988.
Album
"Superstitious" is the first track from Europe's fourth studio album, "Out of This World."
Ranking
The song peaked at No.31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it Europe's last Top 40 hit in the U.S.
Composition
The song was written by Joey Tempest, the lead vocalist of the band Europe.
Music Video
The music video for "Superstitious" was directed by Nick Morris, who also directed other videos for Europe including "The Final Countdown" and "Open Your Heart".
Live Performances
Despite splitting up in 1992, Europe reunited in 2003 and "Superstitious" remains a staple in their live performances.
Lyrics theme
The song adheres to the artist's belief that fear and superstitions can control one's outlook and perspective on life. The lyrics invoke this theme with phrases like "Keep on walking that road and I'll follow".
Legacy
Although it did not achieve the same level of success as "The Final Countdown," "Superstitious" has become one of Europe's most beloved songs among fans.
Genre
The song follows the genre of glam metal, a sub-genre of heavy metal music that blends vibrant, flamboyant visuals with traditional heavy metal or hard rock.
Instruments
The song showcases the strong guitar skills of the band members, especially John Norum and Kee Marcello's guitar solos.
Sound
"Superstitious" is characterized by powerful vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and a catchy chorus making it a classic rock anthem.
Cover Artwork
The cover artwork for "Out of This World" where "Superstitious" was included, features a blend of celestial and mythical elements in line with the album's title, adding more intrigue to "Superstitious" as its lead single.

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