Bad Reputation (Joan Jett song)
"Bad Reputation" is a rock song co-written and recorded by Joan Jett from her debut album of the same name. It remains one of her signature songs.
| "Bad Reputation" | ||||
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West German picture sleeve | ||||
| Single by Joan Jett | ||||
| from the album Bad Reputation | ||||
| B-side | "You Don't Know What You've Got" | |||
| Released | 1980[1] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Blackheart[2] | |||
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| Joan Jett singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Bad Reputation" on YouTube | ||||
Accolades edit
In 2009, it was named the 29th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.[3] It is the highest-ranked song by a woman on the list. In 2021, it was listed at No. 249 on Rolling Stone's "Top 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".[4]
Video edit
A music video was made in 1982 after the huge success of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll". The video, directed by David Mallet, is a re-enactment of 23 record labels rejecting Jett's first solo album and her subsequent rise to the top of the charts with "I Love Rock 'n' Roll". Kenny Laguna, cofounder of Blackheart Records, appears in a cameo as the Warner Bros. executive.[5]
However, the song can be heard played loudly on a jukebox in a bar at the beginning of the "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" music video.
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
In popular culture edit
Jett performed the song live at WrestleMania 35, as American professional wrestler Ronda Rousey entered the ring for her match to defend her WWE Raw Women's Championship in the first ever woman's main event at WrestleMania 35.[7]
The song has been used for ads promoting Folgers, Jack Daniel's, and Nike.[8][9][10]
The song is featured in the opening scene of 1999 teen romantic comedy film 10 Things I Hate About You.[11]
The song is the theme for the TV show Freaks and Geeks. It was also featured prominently in the 2001 animated film Shrek, and a cover of the song by Halfcocked is featured on the soundtrack.[12]
The song was used as an entrance song for Taylor Swift’s 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour.[13]
The song was used as the opening theme for the 2023 movie Red, White & Royal Blue.[14]
Avril Lavigne version edit
| "Bad Reputation" | |
|---|---|
| Promotional single by Avril Lavigne | |
| from the album One Piece Film: Z | |
| Released | December 12, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2008 |
| Studio | Mr. Biz Studio (Los Angeles) |
| Genre | Punk rock |
| Length | 2:42 |
| Label | Sony Music Japan |
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| Producer(s) | |
Background, release and composition edit
"Bad Reputation" is a promotional single from Canadian singer Avril Lavigne from the One Piece Film: Z soundtrack, released on 11 December 2012. The song was originally featured in a video montage interval during Lavigne's The Best Damn Tour in 2008, before appearing as bonus tracks on her fourth and fifth studio albums, Goodbye Lullaby (2011) and Avril Lavigne (2013). On 17 October 2012, it was announced that Lavigne would be contributing two songs to the One Piece Film: Z soundtrack, being "Bad Reputation" and a cover of the 2001 Nickelback song "How You Remind Me".[15] An exclusive promotional CD single was released in Japan on 12 December 2012.
Commercial reception edit
"Bad Reputation" charted moderately upon release, ultimately peaking at number eight on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
Track listings edit
- Japan 2 tracks CD single[16]
- "Bad Reputation" — 2:42
- "How You Remind Me" — 4:03
Charts edit
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (RIAJ)[18] Digital single | Gold | 100,000* |
| * Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | December 12, 2012 | CD | Sony Japan | [19] |
References edit
- ^ "Joan Jett - Bad Reputation" – via www.45cat.com.
- ^ "Joan Jett". 6 March 2019.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
- ^ "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ . Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2010.
- ^ "American single certifications – Joan Jett – Bad Reputation". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ Stroud, Brandon (March 26, 2019). "Rock Legend Joan Jett Will Play Ronda Rousey To The Ring At WrestleMania". Retrieved March 26, 2019.
- ^ Folgers TV Spot, 'Allow Us to Reintroduce Ourselves: Hometown' Song by Joan Jett, retrieved 2023-07-21
- ^ Jack Daniel's TV Spot, 'Labels' Song by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, retrieved 2023-07-21
- ^ Nike TV Spot, 'Dream Further' Featuring Gerard Piqué, Neymar Jr., Lieke Martens, retrieved 2023-07-21
- ^ 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) - Soundtracks - IMDb, retrieved 2023-11-30
- ^ Bad Reputation | Shrek Sound Track Lyrics, Meaning & Videos, retrieved 2023-09-04
- ^ Taylor Swift’s Reputation tour sees her bite back with a glorious pop spectacle
- ^ Edwards, Chris (August 25, 2023). "Here's every song on the Red, White & Royal Blue soundtrack". Nme. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian Singer Avril Lavigne Contributes One Piece Film Z Themes". Anime News Network. 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2012-11-23.
- ^ Bad Reputation/How You Remind Me (Japan 2 tracks CD Single liner notes). Avril Lavigne. Sony Music Japan International Inc. 2012. SDCI-81389.
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- ^ "Japanese digital single certifications – Avril Lavigne – バッド・レピュテーション" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved September 9, 2021. Select 2014年2月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ Lavigne, Avril. Bad Reputation / How You Remind Me (CD). Sony Music Japan. Catalog no. SDCI-81389.