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"Wild Side" by Mötley Crüe

Take a walk on the "Wild Side" with Mötley Crüe! This edgy 1987 Glam Metal / Arena Rock...
BAND | Mötley Crüe

"Wild Side" by Mötley Crüe

Last updated 📅 2025-04-13

Take a walk on the "Wild Side" with Mötley Crüe! This edgy 1987 Glam Metal / Arena Rock track kicks off their multi-platinum Girls, Girls, Girls album with raw, streetwise energy. Known for its unique syncopated rhythm and gritty lyrics, it paints a vivid picture of Hollywood's dangerous allure.

Opening Mötley Crüe's 1987 album Girls, Girls, Girls, "Wild Side" immediately set a darker, more aggressive tone compared to some previous hits. Perfectly embodying the Glam Metal and Arena Rock genres of the time, the song features a distinctive, almost unsettling rhythm, heavy guitar riffs by Mick Mars, and Vince Neil's raw vocals leading powerful gang-chant choruses reflecting the band's notorious lifestyle.

Unlike typical party anthems, "Wild Side" delves into the gritty underbelly of Hollywood life, referencing crime, drugs, and desperation with stark imagery. Its unconventional rhythmic structure makes it stand out in their catalog. Though not their biggest chart single, it remains a powerful fan favorite and live staple, showcasing Mötley Crüe’s heavier edge beyond the glam today, April 13, 2025.

SONG MEANING: "Wild Side" offers a stark, gritty portrayal of the dangerous and often criminal elements lurking beneath the surface of Los Angeles/Hollywood glamour. The lyrics reference gang violence ("Gang fights, fatal strikes / We stab accountants"), drug deals ("Kneel down to the Glimmer Twins" - likely Jagger/Richards), prostitution ("Hollywood motels / We pay for thrills"), and general urban decay, painting a picture of survival and desperation on the city's edgy underbelly – the "Wild Side".

  • HASHTAGS: #ArenaRock #GlamMetal #May15
  • BAND: Mötley Crüe
  • GENRE: Arena Rock, Glam Metal
  • RELEASEDAY: May 15
  • YEAR: 1987
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"Mötley Crüe"

Mötley Crüe stands as a legendary force in rock music history. Known for their electrifying performances and unmistakable glam metal sound, Mötley Crüe defined an era with their hard-hitting anthems and rebellious attitude, cementing their legacy as icons who continue to influence artists across the globe.
This enduring band, Mötley Crüe, boasts a career spanning decades, punctuated by periods of activity from the early 1980s through the mid-2010s and a return in recent years. Their sonic identity blends glam metal, hard rock, arena rock, and even boogie rock influences. Key creative peaks occurred during the mid-to-late 1980s and into 1990, with significant releases often appearing mid-year or later. The high-energy nature of their music also found a place in contexts like workout soundtracks, showcasing their powerful, driving rhythms and unforgettable hooks that defined that prolific period. Their catalog features numerous anthems that capture their signature style. Songs like the raw energy of "Wild Side," the rebellious cover "Smokin In The Boys Room," and the adrenaline-fueled "Kickstart My Heart" became defining tracks...
BAND | Mötley Crüe

"Smokin In The Boys Room"

Get caught with Mötley Crüe's hit cover, "Smokin' In The Boys Room"! Their energetic 1985 Hard Rock / Boogie Rock rendition of this rebellious anthem became their first Top 40 breakthrough. With its catchy hooks and defiant attitude, it perfectly captured youthful rule-breaking, 80s glam metal style.
Released in 1985 on Mötley Crüe’s multi-platinum Theatre of Pain album, "Smokin' In The Boys Room" was a high-energy cover of the 1973 Brownsville Station classic. The Crüe infused the track with their signature 80s Hard Rock and Glam Metal sound while retaining the original's infectious Boogie Rock feel, creating a version that resonated strongly with the MTV generation...
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