"I Want Action" is the third single from

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band

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, originally from the album ''

Look What the Cat Dragged In ''Look What the Cat Dragged In'' is the debut studio album by American glam metal band Poison (band), Poison, released on May 23, 1986 through Enigma Records. Though not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US B ...

''. The song was released as a single in 1987 on the Enigma label of

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, and peaked at number 50 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "I Want Action" was the first party anthem from the band and was followed by their first ballad, the top 20 ''Billboard'' hit single "

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Reception

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'' said that the song has Poison "at their resounding best," saying that "the tune is every bit as suggestive as its title, pouring on sex and incendiary guitars with a trowel."

Music video

The music video begins at a diner where a waitress is serving food to the band. After a groupie asks for a backstage pass, the band performs on stage.

Albums

On the 2006 re issue of ''

Look What the Cat Dragged In - 20th Anniversary Edition ''Look What the Cat Dragged In'' is the debut studio album by American glam metal band Poison, released on May 23, 1986 through Enigma Records. Though not a success at first, it steadily built momentum and peaked at #3 on the US ''Billboard'' ...

'' the 7" single remix of the song was released. "I Want Action" is on the following albums. * ''

'' * ''

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'' (live version) * '' Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996'' * '' Power to the People'' (live version) * '' The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock'' * ''

'' * ''

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'' * '' Double Dose: Ultimate Hits''

Charts

Uses in Media

*Featured during the opening credits of the 2003 comedy film

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. *Featured in the 2009 indie dramedy

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References

1986 songs 1987 singles Songs written by Bobby Dall Songs written by Bret Michaels Songs written by Rikki Rockett Songs written by C.C. DeVille Poison (American band) songs Enigma Records singles Capitol Records singles {{1980s-rock-song-stub