Tuff Enuff (song)
| "Tuff Enuff" | ||||
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| Single by The Fabulous Thunderbirds | ||||
| from the album Tuff Enuff | ||||
| B-side | "Look at That, Look at That" | |||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Blues rock,[1] southern rock | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Kim Wilson | |||
| Producer(s) | Dave Edmunds | |||
| The Fabulous Thunderbirds singles chronology | ||||
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"Tuff Enuff" is a song by the
Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks;[2] it reached the top 20 in other countries[3] and number 83 in Australia.[4] It was the band's first single and has since become their signature song. It was ranked number 96 on VH1
's "100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s"---although "Wrap It Up" was a minor hit.
Music video
The music video directed by Harry Lake, and features the band performing on a soundstage, accompanied by female construction workers dancing around.[5]
Personnel
- Kim Wilson – lead vocals
- Jimmie Vaughan – guitars
- Preston Hubbard– bass
- Fran Christina – drums
- Al Copley – keyboards
Critical reception
The Michigan Daily called the song "a real rocker."[6] The Reading Eagle called it "an unforgettable R&B scorcher."[7]
Cover versions
The song was covered by Wynonna Judd for her 2000 album, New Day Dawning. In 2015, the song was performed by Foo Fighters on Austin City Limits, with guest artists Gary Clark Jr. and former Thunderbird Jimmie Vaughan.
In popular culture
The song has been used in many movies, such as season 5.
References
- ^ Rockin' 80's [Sony] - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits, AllMusic, retrieved April 22, 2021
- ^ "The Fabulous Thunderbirds". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- Daily News. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Tuff Enuff (Official Video)". February 12, 2013. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Tuff Enuff". The Michigan Daily. March 7, 1986. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
- ^ Knause, Tom (March 23, 1986). "Thunderbirds Take Off on "Tuff Enuff"". Reading Eagle. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
- ^ "The Fabulous Thunderbirds". IMDb.
