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1988 single by Van Halen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Black and Blue" is a song by American rock band Van Halen from their 1988 album OU812. It was the first single released from the album, peaking at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100[1] and at number 1 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart,[2]
"Black and Blue" | ||||
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Single by Van Halen | ||||
from the album OU812 | ||||
B-side | "A Apolitical Blues" | |||
Released | May 1988 | |||
Recorded | 1987–1988 | |||
Studio | 5150 Studios, Studio City, California | |||
Length | 5:26 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Songwriter(s) | Eddie Van Halen Alex Van Halen Michael Anthony Sammy Hagar | |||
Producer(s) |
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Van Halen singles chronology | ||||
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Cash Box called it a "power-rocker that nearly sizzles off the vinyl" and praised Sammy Hagar's singing and Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing.[3]
Chart (1988) | Peak
position |
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US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 34 |
US Billboard Mainstream Rock[5] | 1 |
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