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"'''18 and Life'''" is a song by American heavy metal band [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]]. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from their [[eponymous]] [[Skid Row (album)|debut album]]. The song was to be the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 4 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and No. 11 on the [[Mainstream Rock Tracks]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=AllMusic Billboard singles|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r18136/charts-awards/billboard-single|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=February 7, 2009}}</ref> It was named the 60th best hard rock song of all time by [[VH1]].<ref>{{cite web|title=spreadit.org music|url=http://music.spreadit.org/vh1-top-100-hard-rock-songs/|accessdate=February 7, 2009}}{{dead link|date=September 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> It was certified [[Gold album|Gold]] on September 13, 1989, when it sold 500,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=18%20and%20life&artist=skid%20row&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database|accessdate=February 7, 2009}}</ref> |
"'''18 and Life'''" is a song by American heavy metal band [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]]. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from their [[eponymous]] [[Skid Row (album)|debut album]]. The song was to be the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 4 on the US [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and No. 11 on the [[Mainstream Rock Tracks]] chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=AllMusic Billboard singles|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r18136/charts-awards/billboard-single|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=February 7, 2009}}</ref> It was named the 60th best hard rock song of all time by [[VH1]].<ref>{{cite web|title=spreadit.org music|url=http://music.spreadit.org/vh1-top-100-hard-rock-songs/|accessdate=February 7, 2009}}{{dead link|date=September 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> It was certified [[Gold album|Gold]] on September 13, 1989, when it sold 500,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=18%20and%20life&artist=skid%20row&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25|title=RIAA Gold & Platinum database|accessdate=February 7, 2009}}</ref> |
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The song also charted at No. 12 on the [[UK Singles chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=5641 |title=Skid Row chart stats |publisher= |accessdate=30 July 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120722095547/http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=5641 |archivedate=22 July 2012 |df= }}</ref> |
The song also charted at No. 12 on the [[UK Singles chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=5641 |title=Skid Row chart stats |publisher= |accessdate=30 July 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120722095547/http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=5641 |archivedate=22 July 2012 |df= }}</ref> The song is about adult film star John Holmes and how his 18" member eventually led to his untimely crime spree and death. |
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In April 2015, a newly re-recorded version with their new singer [[Tony Harnell]] was released as a free download on the band's website. |
In April 2015, a newly re-recorded version with their new singer [[Tony Harnell]] was released as a free download on the band's website. |
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- For the Canadian television series with a similar name, see 18 to Life
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"18 and Life" is a song by American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from their eponymous debut album. The song was to be the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 11 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[1] It was named the 60th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.[2] It was certified Gold on September 13, 1989, when it sold 500,000 copies.[3] The song also charted at No. 12 on the UK Singles chart.[4] The song is about adult film star John Holmes and how his 18" member eventually led to his untimely crime spree and death.
In April 2015, a newly re-recorded version with their new singer Tony Harnell was released as a free download on the band's website.
Chart performances
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5] | 6 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 50 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 17 |
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[8] | 12 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 4 |
| US Mainstream Rock Tracks[9] | 11 |
See also
References
- ^ "AllMusic Billboard singles". Retrieved February 7, 2009.
- ^ "spreadit.org music". Retrieved February 7, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "RIAA Gold & Platinum database". Retrieved February 7, 2009.
- ^ "Skid Row chart stats". Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Results - RPM - Library and Archives Canada: Top Singles". RPM (magazine). Retrieved 2010-06-03.
- ^ "Skid Row – 18 and Life". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Skid Row – 18 and Life". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Chart Stats - Skid Row". chartstats.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "allmusic ((( Skid Row > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-06-03.