Monkey Business (Skid Row song)
1991 single by Skid Row
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"Monkey Business" is a song by American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released in June 1991 as the lead single from their second album, Slave to the Grind (1991). It was written by bandmates Rachel Bolan and Dave "The Snake" Sabo.
| "Monkey Business" | ||||
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| Single by Skid Row | ||||
| from the album Slave to the Grind | ||||
| Released | June 3, 1991 | |||
| Length | 4:20 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriters | Rachel Bolan, Dave Sabo | |||
| Producer | Michael Wagener | |||
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Background
The song was the biggest hit on Slave to the Grind. Although the song did not appear on the US Billboard Hot 100, it reached number 13 on the Album Rock Tracks chart.[1] The song also charted at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
Track listing
- "Monkey Business"
- "Slave to the Grind"
- "Riot Act"
Personnel
- Sebastian Bach – lead vocals
- Dave Sabo – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Scotti Hill – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Rachel Bolan – bass, backing vocals
- Rob Affuso – drums
Charts
| Chart (1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 31 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[4] | 59 |
| Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] | 77 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 19 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 21 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[2] | 19 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[1] | 13 |
Release history
Covers
- Croatian hard rock band Animal Drive covered the song on their EP Back to the Roots (2019).[12]