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"Bad to the Bone" was released as a single on September 17, 1982. It is often considered Thorogood's best song, [14] and a staple of classic rock radio. [11] The song was not popular upon release, however, its music video received recurrent appearances on MTV. [24] The song's use in films, television, and commercials has since made it more popular.
"Bad to the Bone" was received positively by critics. Author Jim Beviglia opined that despite the song not landing on the Hot 100 chart, it "outstrips all other 80s songs in terms of the way it has essentially become cultural shorthand". [16] The song eventually became their signature song, being performed at every concert. [17]
Two versions of the album (U.S. and international) were released in 1992, and a U.S. re-issue titled Bad Boys was released in 1993. The U.S. re-issue won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. Bad to the Bone (international version) and Bad Boys contain the singles "Sweat (A La La La La Long)", "Rock with You", and "Bad Boys".
A Cashbox reviewer wrote "Thorogood deals strongly in early '50s style rock and timeless blues and this album captures him at his slidin', pickin', wailin' best." [14] Billboard magazine wrote "Rocking rhythm and blues, accented by the slide guitar, gives the album a nostalgic '60s sound.
The discography of the American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers consists of 15 studio albums, 7 live albums, 10 compilation albums and 36 singles. George Thorogood has released 1 solo album.
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The album also features a new remix of "Bad to the Bone". [11] Track listing ... Canada (Music Canada) [13] Gold 40,000 ^ United States [6] Platinum 1,000,000 ^
Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep, working her way back from a drug suspension, and Hall of Famer Lleyton Hewitt's 16-year-old son Cruz were among the players awarded wild-card entries ...