Busted (Copperhead song)
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| "Busted" | ||||
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| Single by Copperhead | ||||
| from the album Copperhead | ||||
| Released | October 20, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | April 1992 | |||
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| Length | 4:44 | |||
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"Busted" is a song by American Southern rock band Copperhead. It was released as a promotional single on October 20, 1992, as the second single from their self-titled debut album, released via Mercury Records.[2] "Busted" was the band's follow up to their debut single, Long Way from Home, that was released in 1991 and featured in the film Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.[3]
Following the moderate success of their debut single, "Long Way from Home" that was featured in the soundtrack for the 1991 film Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man,[4] Copperhead released "Busted" as the second single from their self-titled debut album. Written by lead singer Neil Carswell and lead guitarist Jon Byrd, the track was recorded in early 1992 at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Produced by Tom Dowd, with co-production and mixing by Rodney Mills.
"Busted" was distributed to radio as a promotional single on October 20, 1992 shortly after the release of their full-length self-titled debut album, self-titled debut album that was officially released on July 10, 1992. Mercury Records promoted the single to rock and AOR radio stations, with an extra emphasis on the Southern U.S. and Midwestern U.S. markets. While the track did not receive widespread national airplay, it briefly gained some traction after being featured in the 1992 slasher film, Dr. Giggles and was included on the movie’s official soundtrack album.[5][6]
Personnel
- Neil Carswell – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jon Byrd – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Brad Durden – keyboards, backing vocals [7]
- Tony Hawkins – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Eric Suttlemyre – drums, backing vocals
Charts
"Busted" received moderate airplay on regional AOR radio stations.[8]