'Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown' was written and performed by Jim Croce and became a hit for him in 1973. Croce was never able to replicate his success as he died in a plane crash a few months later.
The song has been covered by numerous other performers, including Dolly Parton, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Jerry Lee Lewis.
2. Two out of Three Ain't Bad
Answer: Meat Loaf
Jim Steinman wrote 'Two Out of Three Ain't Bad' which Meat Loaf released on his 'Bat of Hell' album in 1977. Despite not reaching the top 10 in the U.S., it remains one of Meat Loaf's best loved and most enduring songs.
3. Bad Boy for Love
Answer: Rose Tattoo
'Bad Boy for Love' was recorded by Australian band Rose Tattoo on their 1978 debut, self-titled album. The song was written by bass guitarist Ian Rilen, but he left the band before the song and the album were released. Despite only reaching number 19 on the Australian charts it remains Rose Tattoo's signature tune, aided no doubt, by Angry Anderson's gravelly voice.
4. Hurt So Bad
Answer: Linda Ronstadt
Originally recorded by 'Little Anthony and The Imperials' in 1965, 'Hurt So Bad' was never a hit for them. Linda Ronstadt covered the song in 1980 and took it to Number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. The song has also been covered by El Chicano, Alicia Keys, David Cassidy and many others.
5. Bad Moon Rising
Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival
'Bad Moon Rising' was the first single released off the 1969 'Green River' album by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and made the top spot in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. The song has featured on the sound tracks of several movies including 'Sweet Home Alabama', 'An American Werewolf in London' and 'Blade'.
6. Bad to the Bone
Answer: George Thorogood and the Destroyers
'Bad to the Bone' was written and performed by George Thorogood in 1982. Although it was never a big hit for George, it has gained more popularity through ads and movies than it ever did as a single.
While Thorogood is acknowledged as the composer, James Pobiega has since claimed that he wrote the song and it was stolen by Thorogood.
7. Bad Habits
Answer: Billy Field
Australian singer Billy Field released the single 'Bad Habits' in 1981 where it peaked at number 4 on the Kent Music charts. The song was the first single released off his 'Bad Habits' album which reached the Number 1 spot, as did the second single 'You Weren't in Love With Me'.
Unfortunately Field was never able to replicate his success with later recordings.
8. You Give Love a Bad Name
Answer: Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi released 'You Give Love a Bad Name' as part of their 1986 'Slippery When Wet' Album. It gave the band their first taste of Number One success when it topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts in November that year.
9. Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)
Answer: Robert Palmer
Originally written and recorded by Moon Martin in 1978, Palmer recorded the song for his 'Secrets' album in 1979. Despite not being a major hit on the charts, the song has endured and has become one of Palmer's signature songs.
10. Bad
Answer: Michael Jackson
'Bad' was the second single released from Michael Jackson's 'Bad' album in 1987. The song held the number one spot on the Billboard hot 100 charts for 2 weeks, and was also an international hit, topping several overseas charts.
As well as a standard music clip, a short movie type clip lasting for 18 minutes was also released and the full version was included on the 'Video Greatest Hits- HIStory' DVD of 1995. This version was directed by Martin Scorsese and featured Wesley Snipes as gang leader Mini Max.
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