"Famous" is the title track and first single on the
third studio album by
post-grunge
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band
Puddle of Mudd
Puddle of Mudd is an American rock band formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1992. To date, the band has sold over seven million albums and has had a string of No. 1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut '' C ...
. The song was sent out to rock radio on May 11, 2007 and was officially released on May 21.
In the song, lead singer
Wes Scantlin
Wesley Reid Scantlin (born June 9, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and only constant member of rock band Puddle of Mudd. He was named one of the "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocali ...
, sings about wanting to be famous, for the perks that come along with that life. It has drawn comparisons to
Nickelback
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's "
Rockstar
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Films
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" because "Rockstar" is also about wanting to achieve celebrity status.
Single
Track listings
;Single
;EP
Charts
"Famous" did very well, hitting #1 at Rock Radio and also reached #18 on the
Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart, which is equivalent to #118.
References
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Puddle of Mudd songs
2007 singles
Songs written by Brian Howes
Songs written by Doug Ardito
Songs written by Wes Scantlin
2007 songs
Geffen Records singles