"Can't Get Enough" is the debut single by English rock supergroup

Bad Company Bad Company were an English rock supergroup formed in London in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke (both ex- Free), guitarist Mick Ralphs (ex- Mott the Hoople) and bassist Boz Burrell (ex-King Crimson). Kirke was the only m ...

. Appearing on the band's 1974 self-titled debut album, it is their biggest hit and is considered their most popular song. It reached No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart and No. 1 on '' Cashbox'' magazine's Top 100 Singles chart. The song is also frequently played on

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radio stations.

Composition

The song is credited to guitarist

Mick Ralphs Michael Geoffrey Ralphs (born 31 March 1944) is an English retired guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, who was a founding member of rock bands Mott the Hoople and Bad Company. Though not a constant member, he appeared on every studio album b ...

, who tuned his guitar in the open-C tuning C-C-G-C-E-C. Ralphs stated that "It never really sounds right in standard tuning. It needs the open C to have that ring." It borrows from the

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Ralphs used for his 1972 Mott the Hoople song, "

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Reception

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'' described "Can't Get Enough" as a "good, solid rocker" and praised

Paul Rodgers Paul Bernard Rodgers (born 17 December 1949) is an English-Canadian singer. He was the lead vocalist of numerous successful rock bands, including Free (band), Free, Bad Company, The Firm (rock band), the Firm and The Law (English band), the L ...

' vocal performance. ''

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'' called it "one of the best rockers to come out of Britain in years," describing it as "Top 40 oriented with a heavier flair." ''

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'' said that "lead singer Paul Rodgers is just enough of a controlled powerhouse to turn this into a solid top 40 item." ''Classic Rock'' critic Malcolm Dome rated it as Bad Company's second best song, saying that it "combines a shuffling riff with a classy melody, all done with a big production that still sounds intimate." ''Classic Rock History'' critic Janey Roberts rated it as Bad Company's 3rd best song, saying that "the three chord progression to 'Can’t Get Enough' became a favorite of young guitar players growing up in the 1970s." ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' critic Matt Wardlaw rated it as Bad Company's 5th best song, saying that the song "finds Paul Rodgers exuding complete confidence in his ability to land the girl that he wants."

Personnel

- vocals, rhythm guitar *

- lead guitar * Boz Burrell - bass *

Simon Kirke Simon Frederick St George Kirke (born 28 July 1949) is an English musician who was the co-founder, drummer, and only continuous member of the rock Supergroup (music), supergroup Bad Company. Prior to forming Bad Company he was the drummer and ...

- drums

Track listing

;7" vinyl ;45 RPM

Chart positions

In popular culture

*The song was made available to download on November 30, 2010 for use in the ''

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'' music gaming platform in both Basic Rhythm and Pro modes (the latter of which allows use of a real guitar, bass, MIDI-compatible electronic drum kits, and keyboards in addition to vocals). *The song was performed by Lenny Henry and Tom Jones as part of Comic Relief. *The song was featured in the 1993

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" (2004).

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Can't Get Enough (Bad Company Song) 1974 songs 1974 debut singles Bad Company songs Cashbox number-one singles Songs written by Mick Ralphs Swan Song Records singles Island Records singles