Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)
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"Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)" is a song by
Mötley Crüe Mötley Crüe is an American Heavy metal music, heavy metal band formed in Hollywood, California, in 1981 by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, with guitarist Mick Mars and lead vocalist Vince Neil joining right after. The band has sol ...
from their 1989 album '' Dr. Feelgood''. Released in 1990 as the album's fifth single, it peaked at #78 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #34 on the
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charts. According to
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All-Time Top 10, the song is about
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.


Music video

The video was shot July 7, 1990 during a concert at the
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. The video is dedicated to their fans.


Theme

The song tells a story about a boy meeting two girls, and in the end, the two women end up together.


Personnel

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Vince Neil Vincent Neil Wharton (born February 8, 1961) is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist of heavy metal music, heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, which he fronted from their 1981 formation until his departure in 1992. Neil reunited with the ...
- vocals *
Mick Mars Robert Alan Deal (born May 4, 1951), known professionally as Mick Mars, is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist and co-founder of the Heavy metal music, heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, being the oldest of the four origin ...
- guitar *
Nikki Sixx Nikki Sixx (born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr.; December 11, 1958) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and radio personality, best known as the co-founder, bassist, primary songwriter, and only constant member of the hea ...
- bass *
Tommy Lee Thomas Lee (born Thomas Lee Bass; October 3, 1962) is an American musician who co-founded and plays drums for the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. He also founded rap metal band Methods of Mayhem and has pursued solo musical projects. Early ...
- drums


Charts


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* {{Authority control 1990 singles Mötley Crüe songs Songs written by Tommy Lee Songs written by Mick Mars Songs written by Vince Neil Songs written by Nikki Sixx Music videos directed by Wayne Isham 1989 songs Elektra Records singles LGBTQ-related songs Song recordings produced by Bob Rock