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Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)
"Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" is a song by Mötley Crüe from their 1989 album Dr. Feelgood. Released in 1990 as the album's fifth single, it peaked at #78 on the Billboard Hot 100[4] and #34 on the Mainstream Rock charts.[5] According to VH1 Classic All-Time Top 10, the song is about lesbianism.
| "Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Mötley Crüe | ||||
| from the album Dr. Feelgood | ||||
| Released | July 31, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1988–89 | |||
| Genre | Glam metal,[1][2] funk rock[3] | |||
| Length | 4:14 | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Bob Rock | |||
| Mötley Crüe singles chronology | ||||
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Music video edit
The video was shot July 7, 1990 during a concert at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre. The video is dedicated to their fans.
Theme edit
The song tells a story about a boy meeting two girls, and in the end, the two women end up together.[3]
Personnel edit
- Vince Neil - Vocals, rhythm guitar
- Mick Mars - Lead Guitar
- Nikki Sixx - Bass
- Tommy Lee - Drums
Charts edit
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 78 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] | 34 |
References edit
- ^ Masley, Ed (July 15, 2014). "Best Motley Crue songs of all time". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ Rolli, Bryan (July 1, 2021). "Top 30 Glam Metal Albums". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
- ^ a b Whitaker, Sterling (2012-10-03). "Top 10 Motley Crue Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ "Mötley Crüe - Hot 100". Billboard.
- ^ "Mötley Crüe - Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard.
- ^ "Motley Crue Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ^ "Motley Crue Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
External links edit
- Official website