"Notorious" is a song by Canadian

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co-written by

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. It is the lead track of '' Wildside'', peaking at number 24 and 38 on the Canadian and US charts, becoming the band's last

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single in both countries. The music video was directed by

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through his

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company.

Release

The song debuted at number 91 on August 22, 1987, and stayed there for fourteen weeks. It peaked at number 38 in the week of October 17, 1987. There was also a picture disc release, which features the cover from ''Wildside''. It also peaked at number 8 on the US Rock charts.

Track listing

7" single # "Notorious" – 4:37 # "Wildside" – 3:32 European 12" single # "Notorious" – 4:37 # "Wildside" – 3:32 # " Turn Me Loose" – 5:35 UK 12" single # "Notorious" – 4:37 # "Wildside" – 3:32 # "Turn Me Loose" – 5:35 # "

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Chart performances

References

1987 songs 1987 singles Loverboy songs Song recordings produced by Bruce Fairbairn Columbia Records singles Songs written by Jon Bon Jovi Songs written by Richie Sambora Songs written by Mike Reno Songs written by Paul Dean (guitarist) Songs written by Todd Cerney Music videos directed by David Fincher {{1980s-rock-song-stub