I'll Be You
"I'll Be You" is a song by the American rock band The Replacements. It was written by lead singer Paul Westerberg and released as the lead single from the band's sixth studio album ''Don't Tell a Soul'' in 1989 . After being singled out by Reprise executive Lenny Waronker as a potential hit, the song was heavily promoted by the label and became the band's only single to chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 51. The song has since seen critical acclaim and its lyric of ''"rebel without a clue,"'' was later quoted by the band's tourmates Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on their 1991 song " Into the Great Wide Open." Background After years of moderate success on the college rock circuit, the Replacements sought a chart hit with "I'll Be You." Reprise executive Lenny Waronker singled out the song as a potential hit, though he only greenlit the single after the band and producer Matt Wallace revised the song. In reality, the band made few changes; frontman Paul ...
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The Replacements (band)
The Replacements were an American rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1979. Initially a hardcore punk band, they are one of the main pioneers of alternative rock. The band was composed of the guitarist and vocalist Paul Westerberg, guitarist Bob Stinson, bass guitarist Tommy Stinson and drummer Chris Mars for most of its existence. Following several acclaimed albums, including ''Let It Be'' and '' Tim'', Bob Stinson was kicked out of the band in 1986, and Slim Dunlap joined as lead guitarist. Steve Foley replaced Mars in 1990. Towards the end of the band's career, Westerberg exerted more control over the creative output. The group disbanded in 1991, with the members eventually pursuing various projects. A reunion was announced on October 3, 2012. Fans affectionately refer to the band as The 'Mats, a nickname that originated as a truncation of "The Placemats," a mispronunciation of their name. The Replacements' music was influenced by rock artists such as the Rolling ...
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