SONG OF THE DAY
“Comedown” by Bush (Sixteen Stone, Trauma/Interscope/Atlantic, 1995). Written by Gavin Rossdale.
INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)
– “Comedown” is a single by British post-grunge band Bush from their first album Sixteen Stone.
– It was released as the third single from the album.
The song still enjoys regular airplay on alternative/modern rock radio. [Don’t I know it?]
– “Comedown” was essentially the band’s breakthrough hit and paved the way for Sixteen Stone to sell over 6,000,000 copies in America.
– It is included in the video game Guitar Hero 5.
| Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 30 |
| U.S. Alternative Songs | 1 |
| U.S. Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart | 19 |
WHY TODAY?
Well, this song is pretty much stalking me today. I’ve heard it three times, and what’s worse, I’ve only listened to the radio for under 50 minutes the entire day (1, a drive alone around town; 2, drive to the gym; 3, drive home from the gym)