University of Arizona - Fall 2022 Marketing 238, Chapter 3 Guide Professor Hudson, Section 7 April 02, 2022 In contrast, Bad to the Bone is the fifth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. As a result, It was released in 1982 by the label EMI America Records. (Wilson et al., 2022) Class Date: 28/8/2024 Teacherâ€™s Remark: Ensure you cite credible sources. GENERIC CONTENT: ## Conclusion The album contains the Destroyers' best known song, "Bad to the Bone", and also features Rolling Stones side-man Ian Stewart on piano. The band promoted the album with a worldwide tour; there was also a large marketing campaign by their label. A 25th anniversary edition of the album was announced and released in 2007, featuring a bonus track and new re-recordings. == Background == In 1975, the Destroyers signed a recording contract with Rounder Records. ## Background With them, the Destroyers recorded three albums. In 1980, rhythm guitarist Ron Smith left the band, and was replaced by saxophonist Hank "Hurricane" Carter. ## Findings The next year they toured as a support act for the Rolling Stones on their 1981 U.S. Tour. Also that year the Destroyers embarked on their "50/50" tour, during which Thorogood wrote "Bad to the Bone". ## Analysis In 1982, with their contract with Rounder Records expiring, the Destroyers signed with EMI America, who would help record and promote the album. == Recording == Recording of the album began at the Dimension Sound Studios in Jamaica Plains, Boston in late 1981, and finished in early 1982. The album was produced by the Destroyers themselves, although Thorogood said that "whoever engineered the session took credit for being the ‘producer’." The Rolling Stones keyboardist Ian Stewart played on the album, and helped record it. ## Discussion (List) - == Songs == The sound of Bad to the Bone remained the same as their previous albums, with more originals written by Thorogood. - === Side one === ==== "Back To Wentzville" ==== "Back To Wentzville" is the opening track of the album. - It was written by George Thorogood, who wrote it as a tribute to rock pioneer Chuck Berry. - The Destroyers performed the song on Saturday Night Live. ## Conclusion The song is described by Gary Graff as a "Chuck Berry-styled rocker". ==== "Blue Highway" ==== "Blue Highway" was written by Nick Gravenites and David Getz. It is featured on several compilation albums, including "The George Thorogood Collection". ## Background "Blue Highway" is one of six songs re-recorded for the 25th Anniversary Edition of the album. ==== "Nobody but Me" ==== "Nobody but Me" is a cover of The Human Beinz song of the same name, written by The Isley Brothers. It was the lead single from the album. ## Findings While the song did not enter the US Billboard Hot 100, it did peak at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 extension chart. The song is often played live. ## Analysis ==== "It's a Sin" ==== "It's a Sin" is a song written by Jimmy Reed. The song is described as an "introspective blues ballad" by Goldmine Magazine. ==== "New Boogie Chillun" ==== "New Boogie Chillun" is a song written by John Lee Hooker. The song is one of six songs re-recorded for the 25th Anniversary Edition of the album, to a new length of 7 minutes and 10 seconds. === Side two === ==== "Bad to the Bone" ==== "Bad to the Bone" was released as a single on September 17, 1982. ## Discussion It is often considered Thorogood's best song, and a staple of classic rock radio. The song was not popular upon release, however, its music video received recurrent appearances on MTV. The song's use in films, television, and commercials has since made it more popular. ==== "Miss Luann" ==== "Miss Luann" is an original written by Thorogood. The guitar hook was inspired by Keith Richards. ## Conclusion Vintage Rock describes it as a "good time rocker". ==== "As the Years Go Passing By" ==== "As the Years Go Passing By" was written by Harrison "Peppermint" Harris but credited to Deadric Malone. The song is described by Gary Graff as a "nice change of pace, slow and soulful with a rich sax solo by Carter." ## Background ==== "No Particular Place to Go" ==== "No Particular Place to Go" is a song written by Chuck Berry. The song is often played in live performances, and is included on several live albums. ==== "Wanted Man" ==== "Wanted Man" is a song by Johnny Cash, written by Bob Dylan. It is the album's closing track. The song was also rerecorded for the 25th Anniversary Edition of the album. ## Findings Vintage Rock describes the re-recorded version as a "slightly slower, more ‘acoustic’ version" === "That Philly Thing" === "That Philly Thing" is an instrumental song, written by Thorogood. It was first released as the B-side to "Nobody but Me", before being included as a bonus track for the 25th anniversary edition of Bad To The Bone. ## Analysis (List) - "EMI was still on the tail end of the days when people still released singles. - And they released “Nobody But Me,” and they wanted an original for the flip side. - ", says Thorogood, "And that’s what we did with an instrumental that we were fooling around with." References / Works Cited: 1. Wikipedia (n.d.). Retrieved from https://wikipedia.org/ 2. Random Book Title (2022). Academic Publishing House.