The Warrior (song)
1984 single by Scandal
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"The Warrior" is a song by American rock band Scandal, fronted by Patty Smyth. Written by Holly Knight and Nick Gilder, the song was included on their debut and sole studio album, Warrior (1984). The song reached number seven in the United States and number one in Canada, as well as number one on the US Billboard Rock Top Tracks chart, and won a BMI Airplay Award in 1984. It was also a hit in Australia, where it peaked at number six, and in New Zealand and South Africa, reaching number 11 in both countries. The music video for the song was directed by David Hahn.
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| Single by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth | ||||
| from the album Warrior | ||||
| B-side | "Less Than Half" | |||
| Released | June 1984 | |||
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| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Producer | Mike Chapman | |||
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| "The Warrior" on YouTube | ||||
Background
Co-writer Holly Knight said, "I think that idea of being a warrior had been inside me for a long time. I grew up in a somewhat 'dysfunctional' family where there was a lot of drama and fighting. I was always more interested in fighting FOR something rather than fighting with someone, and without being cognizant of it, it was a constant theme in my psyche, and hence, my songs."[3]
Track listings
7-inch single[4]
- A. "The Warrior" – 3:35
- B. "Less Than Half" – 4:18
12-inch picture disc[5]
- A1. "The Warrior"
- A2. "Hands Tied"
- B1. "Goodbye to You"
- B2. "Love's Got a Line on You"
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[16] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||