Notorious (Loverboy song) explained

Notorious
Cover:Notorious - Loverboy (single cover).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Loverboy
Album:Wildside
B-Side:Wildside
Released:August 1987
Genre:Pop rock[1]
Length:4:37
Label:Columbia
Producer:Bruce Fairbairn
Prev Title:Heaven in Your Eyes
Prev Year:1986
Next Title:Love Will Rise Again
Next Year:1987

"Notorious" is a song by Canadian rock band Loverboy co-written by Jon Bon Jovi. It is the lead track of Wildside, peaking at number 24 and 38 on the Canadian and US charts, becoming the band's last Top 40 single in both countries. The music video was directed by David Fincher through his Propaganda Films company.[2]

Release

The song debuted at number 91 on August 22, 1987, and stayed there for fourteen weeks. It peaked at number 38 in the week of October 17, 1987.[3] There was also a picture disc release, which features the cover from Wildside.[4] It also peaked at number 8 on the US Rock charts.

Track listing

7" single

  1. "Notorious" – 4:37
  2. "Wildside" – 3:32

European 12" single

  1. "Notorious" – 4:37
  2. "Wildside" – 3:32
  3. "Turn Me Loose" – 5:35

UK 12" single

  1. "Notorious" – 4:37
  2. "Wildside" – 3:32
  3. "Turn Me Loose" – 5:35
  4. "Emotional" – 4:50

Chart performances

Chart (1987)Peak
position
Canadian RPM Top Singles24
U.S. Billboard Hot 10038
U.S. Billboard Top Rock Tracks8

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loverboy — Notorious (Releases). Discogs. discogs.com.
  2. Web site: Notorious / Loverboy - Library and Archives Canada . Bac-lac.gc.ca . 12 September 2014. 2022-10-07.
  3. Web site: The Hot 100 Chart. Billboard. October 17, 1987. billboard.com.
  4. Web site: Loverboy — Notorious (1987, Vinyl). Discogs. discogs.com.