"I Saw Red" is a power ballad by American glam metal band Warrant. It was released in December 1990 as the second single from Warrant's second album Cherry Pie. The song was one of Warrant's most successful singles, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1991,[3] number 14 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart[4] and number 36 on the Australian charts and spawning two music videos.
| "I Saw Red" | ||||
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| Single by Warrant | ||||
| from the album Cherry Pie | ||||
| Released | November 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1990 | |||
| Genre | Glam metal[1][2] | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Jani Lane | |||
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| "I Saw Red (Acoustic)" | |
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| Single by Warrant | |
| from the album The Best of Warrant | |
| Released | 1996 |
| Length | 3:45 |
| Songwriter(s) | Jani Lane |
Background
editThe song was inspired by a true story of betrayal. It was written after Warrant lead vocalist Jani Lane had walked in on his girlfriend in bed with his best friend, resulting in Lane's nervous breakdown and the delayed release of the band's first record Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich.[5]
Acoustic
editThe Acoustic version of "I Saw Red" was released as the B-side from the single and features a music video with Jani Lane performing on his own. The acoustic version was released as a single in its own right and featured on the band's first compilation album The Best of Warrant.
Tracklisting
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Saw Red" | 3:46 |
| 2. | "I Saw Red (Acoustic)" | 3:45 |
Charts
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References
edit- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Metal Ballads - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ McPadden, Mike (August 7, 2015). "5 Hair Metal Ballads Inspired By/Ripped Off From Extreme's "More Than Words"". VH1. Archived from the original on May 22, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "Warrant - Hot 100". Billboard.
- ^ "Warrant - Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard.
- ^ "Warrant at the Rock Hole". Archived from the original on 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "Warrant – I Saw Red". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1455." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Warrant Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Warrant Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc (December 21, 1991). "1991 The Year in Music & Video: Top Pop Singles". Billboard. 103 (51): YE-14.
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