Modern Day Cowboy
| "Modern Day Cowboy" | ||||
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| Single by Tesla | ||||
| from the album Mechanical Resonance | ||||
| Released | January 1987 | |||
| Format | 7", 12", maxi single | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Studio | Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, New York | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:19 | |||
| Label | Geffen | |||
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| Tesla singles chronology | ||||
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"Modern Day Cowboy" is a song by the American hard rock band Tesla. The song was released as the first single from the band's debut studio album, Mechanical Resonance. The song's lyrics make references to criminals such as Billy the Kid and Al Capone.[1]
Music video
A music video was produced for the song, which shows Nikola Tesla playing films in an abandoned movie theater. Tesla shows footage of the band performing the song, along with scenes from the movies High Noon and Scarface.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Modern Day Cowboy" | 5:19 |
| 2. | "Love Me" (live) | 4:36 |
| 3. | "Cover Queen" (live) | 4:31 |
Charts
| Charts (1987) | Peak |
|---|---|
| US Main. Rock[3] | 35 |
In popular culture
The song was featured in the video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock.[4] The song was also featured in the Supernatural episode "Beyond the Mat."[5]
Personnel
- Jeff Keith – lead vocals
- Frank Hannon – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Tommy Skeoch – rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Brian Wheat – bass guitar
- Troy Luccketta – drums
References
- ↑ "Tesla - Modern Day Cowboy Lyrics". MetroLyrics. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Tesla - Modern Day Cowboy". YouTube. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Tesla Chart History - Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Complete Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock Setlist Revealed". About.com. September 14, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
- ↑ ""Supernatural" Beyond the Mat (TV Episode 2016) - Soundtracks". IMDb. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
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