Reaction to Action

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About Reaction to Action

"Reaction to Action" is the third single taken from the album Agent Provocateur by the band Foreigner. The song was remixed for this single release, and was released in the U. S. only. It was written by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones, and the B-side, "She's Too Tough", a rockin' Elvis Presley-type song, is also featured on the European single release of "Growing Up the Hard Way". Allmusic critic Bret Adams later called the song "the epitome of bland, formulaic AOR," although the song is one of the five major hard rock numbers on the album. It reached #54 on the Billboard Hot 100. 


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2010
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Foreigner

Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. Foreigner has sold over 37.5 million albums in the United States alone. more »

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Song Record
"Reaction to Action" is a song by British-American rock band, Foreigner. It was released in 1985 as part of their 'Agent Provocateur' album.
Album Success
The song was a part of 'Agent Provocateur' which topped the UK album charts in 1985, illustrating Foreigner's widespread international acclaim during the 1980s.
Single Release
"Reaction to Action" was released as a single in the US and peaked at #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.
Band Members
At the time of the song's recording, Foreigner's lineup consisted of Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Rick Wills, and Dennis Elliot, all of whom contributed to the track.
Genre
Classified as a rock song, "Reaction to Action" incorporates elements of pop-rock, showcasing Foreigner's distinctive sound and style during the 1980s.
Music Video
The song's accompanying music video was in heavy rotation on MTV and became one of the band's most recognized videos.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Reaction to Action" represent a romantic tension described using scientific vocabulary, maintaining the theme of action and reaction.
Record Label
The song was released by the record label Atlantic giving it good exposure and distribution.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1985

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