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. The song was used for the ending of the

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. The B-side " The Number of the Beast", an acoustic cover version of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, was used in the opening credits of the

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Content

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". The guitar parts liberally use a flanger effect.

Track listing

Personnel

* Linda Strawberry – additional singing and piano

Charts

References

2003 songs 2003 debut singles Songs written by Billy Corgan Song recordings produced by Billy Corgan Zwan songs {{2000s-rock-single-stub