Bad Blood (Neil Sedaka song)
"Bad Blood" is a popular song written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. The song, with uncredited backing vocals by Elton John, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975, remaining in the top position for three weeks. It was certified gold by the RIAA and was the most successful individual commercial release in Sedaka's career. "Bad Blood" was replaced at the number 1 spot by John's single, "Island Girl".
| "Bad Blood" | ||||
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| Single by Neil Sedaka | ||||
| from the album Overnight Success The Hungry Years | ||||
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| Released | September 1975 | |||
| Format | 7" | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:09 | |||
| Label | Rocket/MCA (US) Polydor (UK) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Neil Sedaka, Phil Cody | |||
| Producer(s) | Neil Sedaka | |||
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Personnel
- Neil Sedaka – vocals, acoustic piano
- Elton John – background vocals (uncredited)
- Dean Parks, Steve Cropper – guitar
- David Foster – keyboards
- Chuck Findley, Dick Hyde, Jackie Kelso, Jim Horn – woodwinds
- Nigel Olsson – drums
- Leland Sklar – bass guitar
- Milt Holland – percussion
Chart performance
References
- Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- http://www.billboard.com/charts/adult-contemporary/1975-11-01 Adult Contemporary Music Chart, November 1, 1975
- "Cash Box Top 100 Singles, November 1, 1975". Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2017.
- "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". collectionscanada.gc.ca.
- http://www.musicoutfitters.com/topsongs/1975.htm
External links
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