Bawitdaba
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| from the album Devil Without a Cause | ||||
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| Released | February 15, 1999 | |||
| Studio | White Room, Temple of the Dog (Detroit, Michigan) | |||
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"Bawitdaba" is a song by American singer
New Zealand Singles Chart
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Background
"Bawitdaba" has been described as having a
Sugar Hill Gang's "Rapper's Delight".[4][5] The lyrics of the song are dedicated to "the shots of Jack", "chicks with beepers", as well as "all the crackheads, the critics, the cynics / And all my heroes in the methadone clinic."[6]
On the
mosh pits are about coexistence.[6]
Reception
"Bawitdaba" is considered to be one of Kid Rock's best songs.[4][7][8] In 2009, "Bawitdaba" was named the 47th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.[9]
Music video
The song's accompanying video gained regular rotation on
Joe C
in the background. As the video progresses, it features shots of Kid Rock driving a large Cadillac as he is accompanied by numerous women. The video then cuts to the band performing the song's breakdown in a darkened field in front of a large mosh pit.
Track listings
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UK CD1[11]
UK CD2[12]
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UK CD3[13]
European and Australian CD single[14][15]
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Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the UK CD1 and Devil Without a Cause liner notes.[11][16]
Studios
- Recorded at White Room Studios and Temple of the Dog (Detroit, Michigan)
- Mixed at Abbey Road Studios (London, England)
- Mastered at Masterdisk (New York City)
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Musicians
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Other personnel
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | February 15, 1999 | Modern rock radio | [25] | |
| June 1, 1999 | Contemporary hit radio | [26] | ||
| United Kingdom | April 30, 2001 | CD | [27] |
References
- ^ a b "They Did It All for the Nookie: Decibel Explores the Rise and Fall of Nu-Metal". Decibel. August 13, 2005. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
- ^ a b Josh Chesler. "10 Nu-Metal Songs That Actually Don't Suck". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (May 25, 1999). "Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Archived from the original on September 12, 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
- ^ a b "15 Best Kid Rock singles, from 'Bawitdaba' to 'First Kiss'". amp.azcentral.com.
- ^ ""Bawitdaba" by Kid Rock". Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Song of the Summer: "Bawitdaba," by Kid Rock". The New Yorker.
- ^ "Kid Rock's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picks". www.billboard.com.
- ^ "The 10 best Kid Rock songs".
- ^ "VH1 Top 100 Hard Rock Songs". spreadit.org. Archived from the original on February 12, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2009.
- ^ "Kid Rock's "Bawitdaba" Sidekick Joe C. Long On Appeal".
- ^ a b Bawitdaba (UK CD1 liner notes). Kid Rock. Atlantic Records, Lava Records, Top Dog Records. 2001. AT0098CD1, 7567-85079-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Bawitdaba (UK CD2 liner notes). Kid Rock. Atlantic Records, Lava Records, Top Dog Records. 2001. AT0098CD2, 7567-85080-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Bawitdaba (UK CD3 liner notes). Kid Rock. Atlantic Records, Lava Records, Top Dog Records. 2001. AT0098CD3, 7567-85081-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Bawitdaba (European CD single liner notes). Kid Rock. Atlantic Records, Lava Records, Top Dog Records. 1999. 7567-84495-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Bawitdaba (Australian CD single liner notes). Kid Rock. Atlantic Records, Lava Records, Top Dog Records. 1999. 7567844952.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Devil Without a Cause (US CD album liner notes). Kid Rock. Atlantic Records, Lava Records, Top Dog Records. 1998. 7567-83119-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Kid Rock – Bawitdaba" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "Kid Rock – Bawitdaba". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Kid Rock: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Kid Rock Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Kid Rock Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ "Kid Rock Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ a b "1999 The Year in Music". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 52. December 25, 1999. p. YE-90.
- ^ "Upcoming New Releases". Hits. Vol. 13, no. 630. February 12, 1999. p. 60.
- ^ "New Releases". Radio & Records. No. 1301. May 28, 1999. p. 85.
- ^ "New Releases – For Week Starting April 30, 2001: Singles". Music Week. April 28, 2001. p. 23.
