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"Plowed" is a song by American
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. The song was released in 1994 as the second single from the group's debut studio album '' Rotting Piñata''. "Plowed" is also featured on the band's compilation albums ''Molly'' and ''Hits & B Sides, Volume One'', and was re-recorded for ''Hits & B Sides, Volume Two'' and for their 2021 album, ''Lavatorium''.


Release and reception

Although it was not released as a commercial single in the United States, "Plowed" peaked at number 41 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay chart. It is the band's second highest-charting song on the
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chart, where it reached number 5. The song also reached number 9 on the
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chart.


Music video

The music video for "Plowed" was released in 1994 and was directed by Tony Kunewalder. It revolves around several people in their homes seemingly going about their daily lives while a large and ominous tornado is seen nearby, along with footage of the band performing. There is also an alternate version of the video that does not include the narrative scenes, and instead contains additional and alternate footage of the band performing.


Track listings

;Maxi single ;7" single


Charts


Use in pop culture

*The song is featured in the 1995 film ''
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'', but is not present on the film's soundtrack. *The song is also featured in the 1998 film '' No Looking Back''. *The song is featured in the TV show ''
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'', in the episode titled "Stand Up and Holler" (season 4, episode 20). *The song is featured in the 2010 video game '' Tony Hawk: Shred''. *A re-recorded version of "Plowed" is featured in the 2010 video game '' Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock'' as a downloadable song. *The song is featured in the 2012 film ''
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'', and is also included on the film's soundtrack.


Cover versions

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covered the song in 2004 for their album ''
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Personnel

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– lead vocals *
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– guitar, backing vocals * Mike Cross – guitar * Tim Cross – bass * Jimmy Paluzzi – drums


References

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