My Hero (song)
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| "My Hero" | ||
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| Single by Foo Fighters | ||
| from the album The Colour And The Shape | ||
| Released | June 30, 1998 | |
| Format | CD | |
| Recorded | 1996-1997 | |
| Genre | Alternative rock | |
| Label | Roswell/Capitol | |
| Producer(s) | Gil Norton | |
| Foo Fighters singles chronology | ||
| "Everlong" (1997) |
"My Hero" (1998) |
"Walking After You" (1998) |
"My Hero" is the third single off the Foo Fighters' second album The Colour and the Shape. It was released in 1998. Despite Dave Grohl's denial, this song is thought by some to be a tribute to his former Nirvana bandmate Kurt Cobain. The single features a b-side cover of Baker Street by Scottish singer Gerry Rafferty.
The song was featured in the film and soundtrack to Varsity Blues, it is also in the film Not Another Teen Movie, but not in the official soundtrack.
There is an acoustic version performed live on radio by Grohl. It has not been released on an album, but is a popular download on file sharing sites. Another acoustic version is available on the live album Skin and Bones.
The 2006 album Sound of Superman features an acoustic cover of "My Hero" by Paramore.
[edit] Track listing
- "My Hero" - 4:21
- "Baker Street" - 5:39
- "Dear Lover" - 4:34
- "Enhanced Section" (CD versions only)
[edit] Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1998 | Official UK Singles Chart | No. 21 |
| 1998 | Modern Rock Tracks (US) | No. 6 |
| 1998 | Mainstream Rock Tracks (US) | No. 8 |
| 1998 | Official Euro Hot 100 Singles | No. 53 |
| Foo Fighters |
| Dave Grohl | Taylor Hawkins | Nate Mendel | Chris Shiflett |
| William Goldsmith | Pat Smear | Franz Stahl |
| Discography |
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| EPs Five Songs and a Cover |
| Albums Foo Fighters | The Colour and the Shape | One by One | In Your Honor | Skin and Bones |
| Related Bands |
| Nirvana | Sunny Day Real Estate | The Germs | Scream |
