Scream (Billy Idol song)

"Scream" is a song by Billy Idol from his 2005 studio album Devil's Playground.[1][2] It was first released as the album's lead single (in 2005 on Sanctuary Records).

"Scream"
Single by Billy Idol
from the album Devil's Playground
B-side"Bleeding Me Insane"
Released2005
GenreHard rock, glam rock, punk rock
LabelSanctuary
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Keith Forsey
Billy Idol singles chronology
"Don't You (Forget About Me)"
(2001)		 "Scream"
(2005)		 "John Wayne"
(2008)
Music video
"Scream" on YouTube

Background and writing

The song was written by Billy Idol and Brian Tichy[3].

Appearances

The song was used in an episode of Viva La Bam, in which Idol also guest starred, where he and Bam Margera sing it as they go down the highway.

Critical response

The Billboard magazine noted that Idol wasn't quite successful "aping Nirvana's soft verse/howling chorus" on the song.[1]

Charts
Chart (2005) Peak
position
Germany[3] 54
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[4] 26
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References
  1. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (2005-04-02). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 29–. ISSN 0006-2510. While less successful aping Nirvana's soft verse/howling chorus on "Rat Race" and "Scream," Idol sounds on par with the pop punk riding the charts on "World Comin' Down."
  2. SPIN Media LLC (June 2005). SPIN. SPIN Media LLC. pp. 16–. ISSN 0886-3032. Scream Billy Idol Devil's Playground.
  3. "spanishcharts.com - Billy Idol - Scream". Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  4. "Billy Idol Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
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