"Once Bitten, Twice Shy" is a song written and recorded by Ian Hunter, released in 1975 as his debut solo single from his debut solo album '' Ian Hunter''. The song reached No. 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was included in the 2017 feature-length biographical documentary, and compilation soundtrack, entitled '' Beside Bowie: the Mick Ronson Story''. The song has been covered by the Angels,

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, and Eddie & the Hot Rods, among others.

Great White cover

"Once Bitten, Twice Shy" was covered in 1989 by American rock band

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on their fourth album, '' ...Twice Shy''. This version was also released as a single, which charted at No. 5 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, at No. 6 on the

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chart and again in the UK. This version's video was placed on a ''New York Times'' list of the 15 Essential Hair-Metal Videos.

Critical reception

'' Billboard's'' reviewer came to conclusion that success of LP in its chart will be a "strong support" to single and "should place this boogieing rocker on a large number of playlists."

Charts

Certifications

Track listings

Ian Hunter 1975 single

#"Once Bitten, Twice Shy" – 3:52 #"3,000 Miles from Here" – 2:48

Great White 1989 single

#"Once Bitten, Twice Shy" – 5:20 #"Slow Ride" – 3:53 #"Wasted Rock Ranger" (Cassette only)

References

External links

* 1975 songs 1975 debut singles 1989 singles Capitol Records singles Columbia Records singles Great White songs Ian Hunter (singer) songs Songs written by Ian Hunter (singer) Sony Music singles Warner Records singles {{1970s-rock-song-stub