"Breakin' Down" is a song by American rock band

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and released as a single from their third album, ''

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'', in November 1995. It was written by

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Background

The song is known for its use in the

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film '' The Prophecy''. The song charted at #48 on the UK Singles Chart. A music video was filmed for "Breakin' Down", and a remix of the song was included on the bands compilation album, '' 40 Seasons: The Best of Skid Row''.

Track listings

UK 7-inch green vinyl # "Breakin' Down" (LP version) # "Riot Act" (live) UK CD1 (Part 1 of a 2 CD Set) # "Breakin' Down" (LP version) # "Firesign" (demo) # "

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" (live) # " Monkey Business" (live) UK CD2 (Part 2 of a 2 CD Set) # "Breakin' Down" (LP version) # "Frozen" (demo) # "Beat Yourself Blind" (live) # "Psycho Therapy" (live) (originally performed by the

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) Germany CD # "Breakin' Down" (LP version) # "Firesign" (demo) # "Frozen" (demo) US CD # "Breakin' Down” # "Monkey Business" (live) # "Slave to the Grind" (live)

Charts

References

Skid Row (American band) songs 1995 singles 1995 songs Atlantic Records singles Song recordings produced by Bob Rock Songs written by Dave Sabo {{1990s-metal-song-stub