Kick Ass (Bryan Adams song) explained

Kick Ass
Cover:File:Bryan_Adams_Kick_Ass.jpeg
Type:single
Album:So Happy It Hurts
Released:December 9, 2021
Genre:Rock
Length:
  • 5:38 (album/video version)
  • 4:12 (edit)
Label:BMG
Producer:
  • Bryan Adams
  • Robert Lange
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Prev Year:2021
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"Kick Ass" is a song recorded by Bryan Adams. It was released as the third single from the album, So Happy It Hurts, on December 9, 2021.[1] [2]

Background

The song has a strong rock connotation and was written and composed by Adams and Robert John "Mutt" Lange.[3] "Kick Ass" also features a spoken word introduction, recorded by John Cleese: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth, then he created the waters and the land, and then he created man", Cleese says in his introduction. "But man degenerated and descended into the black hole of creating bad music… There was no rock music!"[1]

Adams said, "'Kick Ass' begins with an introductory sermon by John Cleese that sums up the song. There is not enough rock and roll in the world… period! More guitars, more drums, let's clap our hands… let's rock!"[1]

The song premiered as the opening of Adams' concerts November 10-20, 2021, at Encore Theater in Las Vegas.

Credits and personnel

Notes and References

  1. News: Martin Kielty. Listen to Bryan Adams’ new song ‘Kick Ass’ featuring John Cleese. December 10, 201. December 13, 2021. Ultimate Classic Rock.
  2. News: Bryan Adams launches new single Kick Ass featuring comedian John Cleese. Fraser Lewry. 9 December 2021. loudersound.com. 13 December 2021.
  3. News: New from Bryan Adams: Listen to "Kick Ass", an Exuberant Ode to Rock and Roll (Introduced by John Cleese). Rock Cellar Magazine Staff . 10 December 2021 . Rock Cellar Magazine . 13 December 2021.