Busted (Copperhead song)
| "Busted" | ||||
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| Single by Copperhead | ||||
| from the album Copperhead | ||||
| Released | October 20, 1992 | |||
| Recorded | April 1992 | |||
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| Length | 4:44 | |||
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"Busted" is a song by American Southern rock band Copperhead. It was released as a promotional single on October 20, 1992, as the second single from their self-titled debut album, released via Mercury Records.[2] "Busted" was the band's follow up to their debut single, Long Way from Home, that was released in 1991 and featured in the film Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.[3]
Background and release
[edit]Following the moderate success of their debut single, "Long Way from Home" that was featured in the soundtrack for the 1991 film Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man,[4] Copperhead released "Busted" as the second single from their self-titled debut album. Written by lead singer Neil Carswell and lead guitarist Jon Byrd, the track was recorded in early 1992 at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Produced by Tom Dowd, with co-production and mixing by Rodney Mills.
"Busted" was distributed to radio as a promotional single on October 20, 1992 shortly after the release of their full-length self-titled debut album, self-titled debut album that was officially released on July 10, 1992. Mercury Records promoted the single to rock and AOR radio stations, with an extra emphasis on the Southern U.S. and Midwestern U.S. markets. While the track did not receive widespread national airplay, it briefly gained some traction after being featured in the 1992 slasher film, Dr. Giggles and was included on the movie’s official soundtrack album.[5][6]
Personnel
[edit]- Neil Carswell – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Jon Byrd – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Brad Durden – keyboards, backing vocals [7]
- Tony Hawkins – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Eric Suttlemyre – drums, backing vocals
Charts
[edit]"Busted" received moderate airplay on regional AOR radio stations.[8]
Promotion and reception
[edit]Mercury Records heavily promoted "Busted" by sending the single to AOR radio throughout the entire United States and Europe, however, unlike their debut single "Long Way from Home", "Busted" did not receive as much airplay across national AOR radio outlets, but did see some moderate success on the stations KFMX, WRIF, and WROQ.[9]
AllMusic reviewed "Busted" and stated the following:
"Busted" kicks off Copperhead's 1992 debut with a gritty dose of Southern-fried rock, drawing comparisons to Blackfoot with Neil Carswell's raspy vocal delivery and Jon Byrd's bluesy guitar riffs. The track sets the tone for the band's hard-edged, blue-collar sound—equal parts barroom swagger and retro rock attitude.
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Busted" | Neil Carswell, Jon Byrd | 4:44[10] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Artist Profile: Copperhead (release info, track list, genre, credits)". spirit-of-rock.com. Mercury. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Copperhead - Copperhead (1992) - Track Listing - Credits - Mercury". Allmusic. PolyGram Records. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "original Copperhead CD, produced by Tom Dowd, featuring their first single, "Long Way From Home", an epic Copperhead song that became the title song for the movie "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man", and "Busted" which was featured on the soundtrack of "Dr. Giggles", and "Whiskey" a classic rocker that was made into a video for MTV". neilcarswell.com. Management. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Copperhead were originally signed to Mercury Records and their first single, "Long Way From Home," was featured in the film "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man." Another song, "Busted," was included in the horror film "Dr. Giggles."". Rough Edge Reviews. Snidermann. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Copperhead - Busted (CD Single), Street Date: October 20, 1992" (PDF). Hits Magazine. Cheryl Valentine. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "COPPERHEAD – Southern Rock Band: Debut S/T Album 1992 Background Info". Metal Oddyesy. Stone. 5 January 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- ^ "Brad Durden from the southern rock band, 'Copperhead' joins Artimus Pyle Band". Smashing Interviews Magazine. Melissa Benefield Parker. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Copperhead single "Busted" makes it to AOR Radio". airplaydirect.com. Copperhead. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Copperhead's "Busted" was featured on the soundtrack of Dr. Giggles. Mercury Records pushed "Busted" to Metal and Hard Rock radio stations" (PDF). Copperhead Archives. Dirk Peterson. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2006. Retrieved 25 February 2006.
- ^ ""Busted" by Copperhead (Southern rock band) on Spotify". Spotify. Mercury Records / PolyGram. Retrieved 6 May 2025.