The name billy idol was inspired by a schoolteachers description of him as idle. Reissue of this 1990 album by former generation x vocalist and bonafide rock star. Pop rock billy idol cradle of love 1990, cd discogs. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made idol a. Twenty years ago today, on may 1, 1990, billy idol released charmed life, his fourth solo album. Like a dog, rolling in feces, im rolling in the feces of my greatest hits thats a bit of a wild way of looking at it, but i am a man, and we do like rolling in our own feces at times. The lead single, cradle of love, appeared on the soundtrack of the adventures of ford fairlane. Best special effects and won the award for best video from a film. Since he, idol, was unable to walk, he was shot from the waist up.
Mar 20, 2008 this feature is not available right now. Night moves by bob seger replaced by higher love by steve winwood in the pc version. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the london punk rock scene as a member of generation x. In an interview on 21 november 1983, idol said the name billy idol was a bit of a goof, but part of the old english school of rock. William michael albert broad born 30 november 1955, known professionally as billy idol. Charmed life is the fourth studio album by english rock vocalist billy idol, released in 1990 through chrysalis records. Rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes, the cradle of love dont rock easily, its true well, rock the cradle of love i rocked the cradle of. Singer billy idol performs onstage at the william morris agency post grammy party at avalon on february, 2005 in hollywood, calif. Get the billy idol setlist of the concert at the fabulous fox theatre, st. Cradle of love is a rock song written by billy idol and david werner for idols 1990 fourth studio album charmed life. It burned like a ball of fire when the rebel took a little child bride to tease yeah so go easy yeah. Cause love cuts a million ways shakes the devil when he. At the 1990 mtv video music awards, the video was nominated for.
The song was famous for its video, which won the 1990 mtv video music award for best video from a film. Billy idol cradle of love official music video youtube. Louis, mo, usa on september 5, 1990 from the charmed life tour and other billy idol setlists for free on. Apr 26, 2011 well rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well rock the cradle of love i rocked the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock. Charmed life is the fourth studio album by english rock vocalist billy idol, released in 1990 through chrysalis records the lead single, cradle of love, appeared on the soundtrack of the adventures of ford fairlane. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Well rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well rock the cradle of love i rocked the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well now it burned like a ball of fire when the rebel took a little child bride to tease yeah so go easy yeah cause love cutts a.
William michael albert broad born 30 november 1955, known professionally as billy idol, is an english musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who holds dual british and american citizenship. That video featured 18 year old betsy lynn george, dancing lasciviously in the apartment of a shy geek. The song became one of idols biggest hits in the united states, where it reached no. Billy idol, recorded live at londons wembley arena, on december 22nd 1990, during the charmed life tour. I am a billy idol fan,just that it has taken me 30 years to almost complete the whole billy idol album set,i just didnt keep going on buying albums back in the day,but that is what makes music special,in that it still sounds brand new in this day and age,except for whiplash smile,which apparently is in short supply,still waiting for amazon to deliver,then billy idol will be complete for me. The video, directed by david fincher, involved betsy lynn george as a. Well rock the cradle of love i rocked the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well now it burned like a ball of fire when the rebel took a little child bride to tease yeah so go easy yeah cause love cutts a million ways shakes the devil when he missbehaves i aint nobodys fool come on shake it up whatever i do rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes. Well rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well rock the cradle of love i rocked the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock.
Vinyl 7 billy idol cradle of love 1990, vinyl discogs. Billy idol performs in the music video cradle of love from the album charmed life recorded for chrysalis records. It burned like a ball of fire when the rebel took a little child. Well rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true. Vinyl 12 billy idol cradle of love 1990, vinyl discogs. May 01, 2010 billy idol, charmed life, cradle of love, and betsy lynn george 1990 twenty years ago today, on may 1, 1990, billy idol released charmed life, his fourth solo album. In the 1980s, at the dawn of the music video age, few stars. In grand theft auto online, if a passenger tries to tune in to self radio, but the driver does not. When a motorcycle accident left billy idol on crutches, director david fincher.
Idol then released charmed life 1990 and the concept album cyberpunk 1993. Idol performing during the cradle of love tour, 1990. A businessman works on his computer and is visited by a teenager from next door who wants to play a tape. Billy idol, charmed life, cradle of love, and betsy lynn. Recorded with zoom h4n handy recorder antonio belli plays ibanez sr 600 bass guitar and uses markbass amplifier. You can see each company in the links above or see the complete list here. Cradle of love earned idol a third grammy nomination for best male rock vocal. Well rock the cradle of love i rocked the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well now. How david fincher saved billy idols cradle of love video. Cradle of love video 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This is billy idol cradle of love 1990 by retrovidz on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Well rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes the cradle of love, dont rock easily its true well rock the cradle of love. Official video of billy idol performing cradle of love from the album charmed life.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Shortly prior to this, film director oliver stone had chosen idol for a role in his film the doors. Originally, the cradle of love music video included clips from the film. Billy idol setlist at the fabulous fox theatre, st. Well rock the cradle of love rock the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well rock the cradle of love i rocked the cradle of love yes the cradle of love dont rock easily its true well now it burned like a ball of fire when the rebel took a little child. Released on may 5, 1990, cradle of love became one of idols biggest. At the end of the film, meltdown, the breakup song by the greg kihn band plays. She plays the tape and begins to dance lasciviously around the apartment. Billy idol born william michael albert broad, 30 november 1955 is a rock. Cradle of love is a rock song written by billy idol and david werner for idol s 1990 fourth studio album charmed life. Cause love cuts a million ways shakes the devil when he misbehaves i. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. With billy idol, betsy lynn george, joshua townshendzellner. The song is the albums sixth track, and was released as its first single.
Billy idol licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of emi. Billy idol, cradle of love eighties hitmaker billy idol got off to a rough start in the next decade, seriously injuring his legs in a february 1990 motorcycle accident. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The name billy idol was coined due to a schoolteachers description of idol as idle. Billy idol cradle of love 1990 the danse society hold on to what youve got. Billy idol concert setlist at wembley arena, london on. Get the billy idol setlist of the concert at wembley arena, london, england on december 20, 1990 from the charmed life tour and other billy idol setlists for free on. Billy idol cradle of love music skip to main content. Most recall that album today for one reason and one reason alone.