Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
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| "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" | ||
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| Single by Cher | ||
| from the album The Sonny Side of Cher | ||
| B-side(s) | "Needles and Pins" | |
| Released | 1966 | |
| Format | 7" single | |
| Recorded | 1966 | |
| Genre | Pop/Rock | |
| Length | 2:44 | |
| Label | Imperial Records | |
| Writer(s) | Sonny Bono | |
| Producer(s) | Sonny Bono | |
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| Cher singles chronology | ||
| "Where Do You Go" (1965) |
"Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (1966) |
"Alfie" (1966) |
| "Bang Bang" | ||
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| Single by Cher | ||
| from the album Cher | ||
| Released | 1988 | |
| Recorded | 1986 - 1987 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 3:48 | |
| Label | Geffen | |
| Writer(s) | Sonny Bono | |
| Producer(s) | David Geffen | |
| Cher singles chronology | ||
| "Skin Deep" (1988) |
"Bang Bang" (1988) |
"Main Man" (1988) |
"Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" is the name of a song written by Sonny Bono. In 1966, Cher released it as the second single from the album The Sonny Side of Cher.
[edit] History and covers
- "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" (1966) (file info) — play in browser (beta)
- It became a worldwide Top 10 single. In the United States, it would prove Cher's biggest solo hit of the 1960's and her signature song.
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The single proved successful, charting high on many national charts worldwide. In the United States, it would prove Cher's biggest solo hit of the 1960's having sold over 3 million copies. In 1987, Cher released this song as a single again from her album Cher. However, that time, it failed to chart.
Also in 1966, Nancy Sinatra released her version of the song on her album How Does That Grab You?. This version remained relatively obscure until it was used in the opening scenes of the 2003 movie Kill Bill Volume 1. This exposure caused Sinatra's version to be the one chosen by Audio Bullys when, in 2005, they used a sample of the song for their top ten UK hit "Shot You Down," credited officially to Audio Bullys featuring Nancy Sinatra.
In 2004, rapper Young Buck also sampled the Nancy Sinatra version for his similarly titled song, "Bang Bang" featured in his debut album Straight Outta Cashville.
Throughout their 2005-2006 tour, The Raconteurs incorporated the song as part of their live repitoire.
Other artists who recorded this song include Petula Clark for her 1966 album I Couldn't Live Without Your Love, Vanilla Fudge for their 1967 album Vanilla Fudge, Terry Reid for his 1968 album Bang Bang You're Terry Reid, Frank Sinatra for his 1981 album She Shot Me Down, Cliff Richard, Paul Weller on his 2003 compilation album Fly On The Wall - B Sides And Rarities and Isobel Campbell on her 2005 EP This Is Just The Same.
[edit] Charts
Cher version
| Chart (1966) | Peak position |
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| USA | 2 |
| UK | 3 |
| Ireland | 3 |
| Italy | 6 |
| Canada | 9 |
| Belgium | 9 |
| Sweden | 9 |
| Poland | 15 |
| Netherlands | 16 |
| Germany | 17 |
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| Also associated with: Sonny & Cher |
| Sonny & Cher discography |
| Cher discography |
| Studio albums: All I Really Want to Do - The Sonny Side of Cher - Cher - Backstage - With Love, Cher - 3614 Jackson Highway - Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves - Foxy Lady - Bittersweet White Light - Half-Breed - Dark Lady - Stars - I'd Rather Believe in You - Cherished - Take Me Home - Prisoner - Black Rose - I Paralyze - Cher - Heart of Stone - Love Hurts - It's a Man's World - Believe - not.com.mercial - Living Proof - Live! The Farewell Tour |
| Main compilations: Greatest Hits - Greatest Hits: 1965-1992 - If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits - The Greatest Hits - The Very Best of Cher |
| Singles: See singles |
| Videography: See videography |
| Tours and concerts |
| The Wondrous World Tour - All I Ever Need Is You Tour - Allman and Woman Tour - Live in Monte Carlo - A Celebration at Caesar's Palace - Heart of Stone Tour - Love Hurts Tour - Do You Believe? Tour - Living Proof: The Farewell Tour |
