No One Like You
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"No One Like You" is a song by the German heavy metal band Scorpions
, written by band members Rudolf Schenker
(guitar) and Klaus Meine
(vocals). It first appeared on the band's 1982
album Blackout
, and was one of three hits from the album. The song also appeared on multiple "Greatest Hits" type albums, including Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads
, Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions
and Box of Scorpions
.
The song reached #65 on the Billboard Hot 100
singles chart. It also reached #1 on the US Billboard Rock Tracks chart.
In 1984 the band released a live-version of the song as a taster for their forthcoming live-album World Wide Live
. The flipside featured the live-version of their classic "The zoo" appearing also on the live album.
The song was covered by Lagwagon
on their 2002 album Let's Talk About Leftovers
.
Cover versions of this track are playable in the video games Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
and Rock Revolution
.
It is also used in an episode of hit TV show, Supernatural
, in a season one episode titled "Bugs".
The video for this song is set in the city of San Francisco and features Alcatraz Island
with one of the band members being the recipient of capital punishment.
The song was originally written in German and much of the meaning was changed in translation.
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
, written by band members Rudolf Schenker
Rudolf Schenker
Rudolf Schenker is a German guitarist and founding member of heavy metal band Scorpions, being the rhythm/lead guitarist and one of the main song-writers of the band...
(guitar) and Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine
Klaus Meine is a German singer, best known as the lead vocalist and occasional rhythm guitarist of the heavy metal band Scorpions...
(vocals). It first appeared on the band's 1982
1982 in music
This is a list of notable events in music from 1982. 1982 was a big year in music with Madonna making her debut as well as the year that Michael Jackson released Thriller which became the world's best selling album and it still holds that title today....
album Blackout
Blackout (Scorpions album)
- Personnel :* Klaus Meine – Lead vocals* Matthias Jabs – Lead guitar, Backing vocals* Rudolf Schenker – Rhythm guitar, Backing vocals* Francis Buchholz – Bass, Backing vocals* Herman Rarebell – Drums, Percussion, Backing vocals...
, and was one of three hits from the album. The song also appeared on multiple "Greatest Hits" type albums, including Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads
Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads
Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads is a 1989 compilation album of 1980s hits by the German rock band Scorpions.It featured several rare or completely unreleased tracks: "Hey You", from the Animal Magnetism sessions; the rerecorded "long version" of "Is There Anybody There?" and The Who cover "I Can't...
, Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions
Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions
Bad for Good: The Very Best of Scorpions is a compilation album of hits by the German heavy metal band Scorpions, released in 2002 by Hip-O Records...
and Box of Scorpions
Box of Scorpions
Box of Scorpions is a triple-CD compilation album by the German heavy metal band Scorpions, released on May 25, 2004. It is the only compilation to feature songs from both the RCA and Mercury Records catalogue, recorded between 1972 and 2001...
.
The song reached #65 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
singles chart. It also reached #1 on the US Billboard Rock Tracks chart.
In 1984 the band released a live-version of the song as a taster for their forthcoming live-album World Wide Live
World Wide Live
World Wide Live is a live album by German heavy metal band Scorpions released in 1985, produced by Dieter Dierks.It was originally released as a 2LP vinyl set, in a gatefold-sleeve, and a cassette...
. The flipside featured the live-version of their classic "The zoo" appearing also on the live album.
The song was covered by Lagwagon
Lagwagon
Lagwagon is an American punk rock band originally from Goleta, just outside Santa Barbara, California. They formed in 1990 and went on hiatus and reunited several times over the years...
on their 2002 album Let's Talk About Leftovers
Let's Talk about Leftovers
Let's Talk About Leftovers is an album consisting of a compilation of unreleased, B-sides and rare songs by Lagwagon, originally released on February 8, 2000 on Joey Cape's now defunct My Records label...
.
Cover versions of this track are playable in the video games Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s
Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is a music video game and the third installment in the popular Guitar Hero series...
and Rock Revolution
Rock Revolution
Rock Revolution is a music video game developed by Zoë Mode and HB Studios and published by Konami. It was first revealed on May 15, 2008, and released on October 15, 2008 for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360...
.
It is also used in an episode of hit TV show, Supernatural
Supernatural (TV series)
Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
, in a season one episode titled "Bugs".
The video for this song is set in the city of San Francisco and features Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island is an island located in the San Francisco Bay, offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. Often referred to as "The Rock" or simply "Traz", the small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a Federal...
with one of the band members being the recipient of capital punishment.
The song was originally written in German and much of the meaning was changed in translation.
Personnel
- Klaus MeineKlaus MeineKlaus Meine is a German singer, best known as the lead vocalist and occasional rhythm guitarist of the heavy metal band Scorpions...
- lead vocals - Rudolf SchenkerRudolf SchenkerRudolf Schenker is a German guitarist and founding member of heavy metal band Scorpions, being the rhythm/lead guitarist and one of the main song-writers of the band...
- rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together... - Matthias JabsMatthias JabsMatthias Jabs is a German guitarist and songwriter. He is a member of the heavy metal band Scorpions. Before joining the Scorpions, Jabs had played for the bands Lady, Fargo and Deadlock....
- lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure... - Francis BuchholzFrancis BuchholzFrancis Buchholz is a German bassist best known as a member of the rock/hard rock band, the Scorpions....
- bass - Herman RarebellHerman RarebellHerman 'Ze German' Rarebell is a German drummer, best known for his time in the band Scorpions from 1977 to 1995, playing on 8 studio albums...
- drums
- Dieter DierksDieter DierksDieter Dierks is a German record producer mostly known for his collaboration with the rock band Scorpions.- Youth :...
- producer