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Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)

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"Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)"
Single by Mötley Crüe
from the album Dr. Feelgood
ReleasedJuly 31, 1990
Recorded1988–89
GenreGlam metal[1][2]
Length4:14
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Bob Rock
Mötley Crüe singles chronology
"Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)"
(1990)
"Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)"
(1990)
"Primal Scream"
(1991)

"Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" is a song by Mötley Crüe from their 1989 album Dr. Feelgood. Released in 1990 as the album's fifth single, it peaked at #78 on the Billboard Hot 100[3] and #34 on the Mainstream Rock charts.[4] According to VH1 Classic All-Time Top 10, the song is about lesbianism.

Music video

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The video was shot July 7, 1990 during a concert at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre. The video is dedicated to their fans.

Theme

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The song tells a story about a boy meeting two girls, and in the end, the two women end up together.[5]

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (1990) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 78
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[7] 34

References

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  1. ^ Masley, Ed (July 15, 2014). "Best Motley Crue songs of all time". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Rolli, Bryan (July 1, 2021). "Top 30 Glam Metal Albums". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
  3. ^ "Mötley Crüe - Hot 100". Billboard.
  4. ^ "Mötley Crüe - Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard.
  5. ^ Whitaker, Sterling (2012-10-03). "Top 10 Motley Crue Songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  6. ^ "Motley Crue Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
  7. ^ "Motley Crue Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
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