Breakin' Down

Summary

"Breakin' Down" is a song by American rock band Skid Row and released as a single from their third album, Subhuman Race, in November 1995. It was written by Dave "the Snake" Sabo.

"Breakin' Down"
Single by Skid Row
from the album Subhuman Race
ReleasedNovember 6, 1995 (1995-11-06)[1]
Length4:30
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)Dave Sabo
Producer(s)Bob Rock
Skid Row singles chronology
"My Enemy"
(1995)
"Breakin' Down"
(1995)
"Into Another"
(1995)
Alternative cover
Part 2 of the 2 CD set Cover
Alternative cover
German version cover

Background edit

The song is known for its use in the Christopher Walken film The Prophecy. The song charted at #48 on the UK Singles Chart.[2] A music video was filmed for "Breakin' Down", and a remix of the song was included on the bands compilation album, 40 Seasons: The Best of Skid Row.

Track listings edit

[3]

UK 7-inch green vinyl

  1. "Breakin' Down" (LP version)
  2. "Riot Act" (live)

UK CD1 (Part 1 of a 2 CD Set)

  1. "Breakin' Down" (LP version)
  2. "Firesign" (demo)
  3. "Slave to the Grind" (live)
  4. "Monkey Business" (live)

UK CD2 (Part 2 of a 2 CD Set)

  1. "Breakin' Down" (LP version)
  2. "Frozen" (demo)
  3. "Beat Yourself Blind" (live)
  4. "Psycho Therapy" (live) (originally performed by the Ramones)

Germany CD

  1. "Breakin' Down" (LP version)
  2. "Firesign" (demo)
  3. "Frozen" (demo)

US CD

  1. "Breakin' Down”
  2. "Monkey Business" (live)
  3. "Slave to the Grind" (live)

Charts edit

Chart (1995) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[2] 48

References edit

  1. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. November 4, 1995. p. 43.
  2. ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  3. ^ "Skid Row Breakin' Down single". MegaCharts.