Trouble

Lindsey Buckingham

About Trouble

"Trouble" is a song written, composed and performed by Lindsey Buckingham and released as the lead single from his 1981 debut solo album Law and Order. The single was Buckingham's first hit as a solo artist, peaking at number nine in the US and number 31 in the UK, where it remained charted for seven weeks. It was most successful in Australia, where it topped the chart for three weeks and became the eighth biggest-selling single of 1982. It experienced similar levels of success in South Africa, reaching number one for two weeks and finishing 1982 as the country's 13th best-selling single.  


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1994
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Two, ah-three, ah-four!
Two, ah-three, ah-four!
Two, ah-three, ah-four!

I really should be saying goodnight.
I really shouldn't stay anymore.
It's been so long since I held ya.
I've forgotten what love is for.

I should run on the double 
I think I'm in trouble,
I think I'm in trouble.

So come to me darlin' and hold me
Let your honey keep you warm
Been so long since I held ya
I've forgotten what love is for.

I should run on the double
I think I'm in trouble.

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Lindsey Buckingham

Lindsey Adams Buckingham (born October 3, 1949) is an American guitarist, singer, composer and producer, most notable for being the guitarist and male lead singer of the musical group Fleetwood Mac from 1975 to 1987, and 1997 to present day. Aside from his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has also released six solo albums and three live albums. As a member of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2011, Buckingham was ranked 100th in Rolling Stone magazine's 2011 list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". In Fleetwood Mac's heyday, Buckingham was known for his fingerpicking guitar style and wide vocal range as well as the famous (sometimes tense) chemistry between himself and former girlfriend and bandmate … more »

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Written by: JAN BUCKINGHAM

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Trouble" is a song from Lindsey Buckingham's debut solo album titled "Law and Order," released in 1981.
Chart Success
The song was a huge commercial success. It peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States.
International Success
The song not only performed well in the US, but also had international success. It hit the top 10 in Canada and peaked at #31 in the United Kingdom.
Reputation
Since its release, the song has been lauded as one of Buckingham's best solo efforts and remains one of his most recognizable songs.
Contributions
"Trouble" features Mick Fleetwood on drums. Fleetwood was Buckingham's bandmate in Fleetwood Mac.
Song Length
"Trouble" runs for a duration of three minutes and 13 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on "Law and Order."
Music Video
The song also has a music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, who is known for his work with other prominent musicians in the same era.
Live Performances
Buckingham has performed "Trouble" in numerous concerts and tours, often giving it a different arrangement to match his evolving musical style.
Covers and Sampling
The track has been covered by several artists and sampled in various songs. Notably, it was covered by American rock band Toto in 2010 and was sampled in hip-hop artist Big Sean's song, "Bounce Back" in 2016.
Genre
The song is typically classified as rock and pop, with strong influences from the new wave musical style that was popular during the early 1980s.
Recording Label
"Trouble" was released under the recording label Elektra/Asylum Records.

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