United

Judas Priest

About United

"United" is the fifth track and last single to be released from the album British Steel by heavy metal group Judas Priest. The song was written very much in the same vein as "Take On the World" from Killing Machine (Hell Bent for Leather in the U. S.) and meant to be a crowd shout-along. It is the fifth track and final song on the first side on the LP version. The single, with "Grinder" on the B-side, peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart and spent a total of eight weeks on the chart. The crowd noise on the live version was enhanced by dub overlay using family members and friends. 


Year:
2006
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Look around
They're moving in
Hold your ground
When they begin

We can do it
We can do it and if they want to they can try
But they'll never get near
Then they can get out of here

Gonna keep on driving
Never stop

United, united, united we stand
United we never shall fall
United, united, united we stand
United we stand one and all

So keep it up
Don't give in
Make a stand
We're gonna win

We can do it
We can do it and if they want to they can try
But they'll never get near
Then they can get out of here

Gonna keep on driving
Never stop

United, united, united we stand
United we never shall fall
United, united, united we stand
United we stand one and all

So keep it up
United, united, united we stand
United we never shall fall
United, united, united we stand
United we stand one and all

United, united, united we stand
United we never shall fall
United, united, united we stand
United we stand one and all

United, united, united we stand
United we never shall fall
United, united, united we stand
United we stand one and all

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Judas Priest

Judas Priest are a British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England in 1969. Known for twin lead guitars, a wide operatic vocal style, and for introducing the S&M leather-and-studs look into heavy metal, they have sold over 50 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: GLENN RAYMOND TIPTON, KENNETH DOWNING, ROBERT HALFORD

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21 facts about this song

Band
"United" is a song by the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. The band was formed in Birmingham in 1969, and has since been considered one of the greatest rock bands in history.
Album
The song is a track on their sixth studio album, "British Steel," released in 1980.
Genre
Widely recognized as Heavy Metal, the album "British Steel" and song "United" contributed significantly to the development of the genre's New Wave.
Inspiration
"United" is a single from the "British Steel" album, which was inspired by the labor strikes and political turmoil in Britain at the time.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "United" serve as an anthem of solidarity and power, presenting a strong message of unity.
Recording
The album, including "United," was recorded over a span of just 30 days at Tittenhurst Park, a location previously owned by John Lennon of The Beatles.
Commercial Performance
Although "United" wasn't a commercial success in Judas Priest's home country, the song and album were successful in the United States. The album became their first to crack the U.S. Top 40 and eventually went Platinum.
Tour
When released, "United" became a popular staple for Judas Priest during their live performances and was performed during their 1980 World Wide Blitz Tour.
B-Side
In the UK, "United" was released as a single with "Grinder" as a B-side track.
Music Video
A music video was produced for United, showcasing the band's powerful stage presence and commanding performance style.
Song Release
"United" was released in 1980 by the English heavy metal band Judas Priest.
Album Inclusion
It is a part of the band's sixth studio album, "British Steel".
Musical Style
The song encapsulates the band's signature dual-guitar sound, which became a defining characteristic of heavy metal music.
Theme
The lyrics of "United" encourage unity and solidarity, maintaining a positive and uplifting tone throughout.
Place in Metal History
"United", along with other tracks from "British Steel", is credited with helping to establish the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM).
Chart Performance
The song did well on the charts, reaching number 26 on the UK singles chart.
Live Performances
"United" rapidly became a fan favorite and is commonly played at Judas Priest concerts as an encore.
Single Release
It was released as a single, with "Grinder" as the B-side.
Song Writing
The song was written by Judas Priest members Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton.
Album Success
"British Steel", which contains "United", is often considered Judas Priest's breakthrough album and brought the band mainstream success.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "United" for its anthemic quality and its message of unity and solidarity.

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