Raise a Little Hell

Trooper

About Raise a Little Hell

"Raise a Little Hell" is a song by Canadian rock band Trooper. The song is the 10th and final track on the band's 1978 album Thick as Thieves. It is the band's only US Hot 100 hit and is regularly played in sports stadiums across Canada and the United States.


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Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell

If you don't like
What you got
Why don't you change it
If your world is all screwed up
Rearrange it

Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell

If you don't like what you see
Why don't you fight it
If you know there's something wrong
Why don't you right it

Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell

In the end it comes down to your thinking
And there's really nobody to blame
When it feels like your ship is sinking
And you're too tired to play the game

Nobody's going to help you
You've just got to stand up alone
And dig in your heels
And see how it feels
To raise a little Hell of your own

Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell

If you don't like
What you got
Why don't you change it
If your world is all screwed up
Rearrange it

Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell
Raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell, raise a little Hell

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Trooper

Trooper is a Juno Award winningCanadian rock band that developed from a group formed by vocalist Ramon McGuire and guitarist Brian Smith in 1975. The group is best known for its Canadian hits: "Raise a Little Hell", "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)", "The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car", "General Hand Grenade", "3 Dressed Up as a 9", "Janine", "Two for the Show", "Oh, Pretty Lady", and "Santa Maria". more »

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Written by: BRIAN SMITH, RAYMOND MCGUIRE

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13 facts about this song

Song Details
The song "Raise A Little Hell" was released by the Canadian rock band Trooper.
Album Inclusion
It appears on their 1978 album, "Thick as Thieves."
Chart Success
The song reached number four in Canada on the "The RPM national album chart," as well as position 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Lyrics and Theme
"Raise A Little Hell" became largely popular due to its catchy lyrics and straightforward theme of rebellion and nonconformity.
Band Hiatus
Following the release of “Raise a Little Hell,” Trooper took an extended hiatus before making a comeback later.
Songwriters
The song was written by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith.
Live Performances
"Raise a Little Hell" has become a staple at Trooper’s live performances and is often highlighted as their encore song.
Cover Versions
Over the years, the song has been covered by various artists globally, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Movie and TV Shows
"Raise A Little Hell" has made several appearances in soundtracks for movies and television shows, including the Supernatural season 10 finale.
Band Success
The success of the song "Raise A Little Hell," and the album "Thick as Thieves," played a significant role in establishing Trooper as one of Canada's most popular bands during the 1970s and 80s.
Recognition
Trooper was awarded the SOCAN National Achievement Award in 2012, partly due to the success of "Raise A Little Hell".
Cultural Impact
The song continues to play on classic rock stations today, signifying its long-term cultural impact and popularity.
Song Duration
"Raise A Little Hell" has a playtime of 3 minutes and 41 seconds.

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