Favorite "Boy" Songs #6 - "Bad Boys Running Wild"

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Recently, @FourWalls and myself both finished up "Girl" songs series'. In the interests of equality, we've both started "Boy" songs. I'm at #6 in my countdown, Germany's mighty Scorpions and their song "Bad Boys Running Wild." Led by rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, the band's only constant, Scorpions formed in Hanover in 1965. According to Wikipedia, The group has sold over 100 million records worldwide. They have won three World Music Awards, have an exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and, most importantly, a Playboy Magazine award for Best Artwork for the cover of their album Lovedrive (which is a classic cover, by the way.) "Bad Boys Running Wild," from their 1984 Triple Platinum album, Love at First Sting, was not a hit, nor was it released as a single. It should have been, however. It's as radio-friendly as "Big City Nights," a single from that album, and rocks almost as hard as their big hit, "Rock You Like a Hurricane." In other words, it would have fit right in with the playlist on your local early 80's Album Oriented Rock FM. Instead, it served as a great opening song for Love at First Sting. Enjoy!