Long, Long Way to Go
Def Leppard
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Song Release"Long, Long Way to Go" was released in the year 2003 as part of the band's album, "X".
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Chart PerformanceDespite the huge success Def Leppard enjoyed in the 80s and 90s, "Long, Long Way to Go" only managed to reach #40 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the genre of Hard Rock and British Rock.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song. It features the band playing in a room intercut with scenes of people watching a major event on television.
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Writing CreditsThe song was penned by the famous songwriter Wayne Hector, who was also known for writing hits for popular artists like One Direction and Nicki Minaj.
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Radio VersionA different version of the song was released by the band on the radio as they felt the original lacked "punch".
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Studio Recordings"Long, Long Way to Go" was recorded like most songs in the band's "X" album, in different studios at Dublin, Los Angeles and Bow Lane.
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Cover VersionThe song has also been covered by country music singer Lionel Richie for his 2006 album, "Coming Home".
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Album Performance"Long, Long Way to Go" did not contribute significantly in album sales as the album "X" could not reach the top ten in either UK or US charts, which was different from the band's previous records.
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Band’s Take on SongAccording to an interview with the band, the members admit that "Long, Long Way to Go" wasn't a typical Def Leppard song, but they liked its honesty and simplicity.
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Song LengthThe song is relatively short, with a duration of just over four minutes.
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