"In the Street" is a song by the American rock band

Big Star Big Star was an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1971 by Alex Chilton (vocals, guiar), Chris Bell (vocals, guitar), Jody Stephens (drums), and Andy Hummel (bass). The group broke up in early 1975, and reorganized with a new l ...

. It was written by Chris Bell and

Alex Chilton William Alexander Chilton (December 28, 1950 – March 17, 2010) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer best known as the lead singer of the Box Tops and Big Star. Chilton's early commercial success in the 1960s ...

. The song was featured on the 1972 album '' #1 Record''. The song was the B-side of their first single, "When My Baby's Beside Me." Lead vocals on "In the Street" were handled by Chris Bell.

Track listings and formats

* 7" vinyl # "In the Street" – 2:55 # "When My Baby's Beside Me" – 3:20

Cover versions

"In the Street" was recorded by

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as "That '70s Song" with additional lyrics by Ben Vaughn as the theme song for the television

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''. Another recording of "That '70s Song" by

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was used as the theme beginning with season two. The Cheap Trick version was released on the ''That '70s Album'' soundtrack album and another version by Cheap Trick was released on their album ''

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:In the Street Songs about streets 1972 songs 1972 singles American rock songs Songs written by Alex Chilton Rock ballads Big Star songs Ardent Records singles Cheap Trick songs Comedy television theme songs That '70s Show