DEF LEPPARD Release JUST LIKE 73 Single Ft. Tom Morello (Stream Now)
Def Leppard have today released their new single Just Like '73 which can now be downloaded and streamed.
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Thursday, 13th June 2024
JOE ELLIOTT/PHIL COLLEN On New DEF LEPPARD Single JUST LIKE '73 (Out Now)
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Def Leppard members Joe Elliott and Phil Collen have talked about the new single Just Like '73 which was released earlier today.
The song was first played earlier today and then given a worldwide digital release.
The first release of new material since the 'Diamond Star Halos' album in May 2022.
Just Like '73 Single
'Just Like '73' was officially released following its world premiere broadcast on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.
In fact it was actually released about 5 to 10 mins earlier than the radio play but it is now out there everywhere.
Joe appeared briefly with a recorded message on the Zoe Ball show to introduce the song and spoke a little about it.
Joe, Phil and guest guitarist Tom Morello have also spoken about the song as part of the press release.
Read Joe's full quotes below and listen again to the show with the Def Leppard part starting at 2:46:40 into the 3 hour show.
The song was written by Joe Elliott, Phil Collen and co-writer Dave Bassett who also worked on the 'Diamond Star Halos' album.
Listen to the full song below via Spotify/YouTube.
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Joe Elliott - 13th June 2024 Quotes - (Transcribed by dltourhistory)
Zoe Ball
"Now, something new to 2, and a lot of you have tuned in for this, especially."
"It's from Def Leppard, and instead of me telling you about it, let's ask Joe to do the honours."
"Morning, Joe."
Joe Elliott
"Hit the play button, Zoe."
"Good morning to all you beautiful Radio 2 listeners out there."
"This is Joe Elliott from Def Leppard, and I'm here to tell you all about our brand new single, Just Like 73."
"This is a song that encapsulates the spirit of that particular year, and the previous year, because 1972 does get a mention in the chorus."
"I can't wait for you to hear this, so without further ado, for the very first time, anywhere in the world, this is Def Leppard and Just Like 73."
Zoe Ball
"Whoa, unbelievable. That is huge."
"Oh, I think I've burst something listening to that."
"What a treat for birthday, huge Def Leppard fan. So excited to hear the new music, says Jenny."
"Sakis is listening in Athens, tuned in especially. Longtime Def Leppard fan here, so, so good."
"Shona says, I'm sitting in America. I've stayed up past 3 a.m. to hear this new Def Leppard song."
"I love this band so much. Too much to miss out on the first play."
"Thank you, Joe, for a fantastic intro."
"I love that man. I love his band."
"That is huge."
"It's called Just Like 73."
"We'll be playing that a lot more on BBC Radio 2."
Def Leppard Just Like '73 - Press Release Quotes
Joe Elliott
"It encapsulates a time that burned deep into our DNA. We wanted to celebrate that very important and glorious time."
Phil Collen
"When I saw David Bowie on TV between 1972 and 1973, everything I thought I knew about music went from black and white to vivid Technicolor."
"Our song ‘Just Like 73’ represents that awakening."
Tom Morello
"I had a blast rocking a solo on “Just Like 73."
"I played “Rock Of Ages” in my college cover band almost 40 years ago and here Def Leppard are still killing it in stadiums with a brand new tune that’s one of their best."
The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show - 13th June 2024
- Thursday, 13th June 2024 - BBC Radio 2 (From 8:30am) - Listen @ bbc.co.uk
Read the full Single Announcement News Story here:
13th June 2024
Def Leppard Feat. Tom Morello - Just Like '73
01 - Just Like '73 (Tom Morello Version) - 3:43 - Amazon - (MP3)
- Producer - Def Leppard/Ronan McHugh
- Written By - Phil Collen/Joe Elliott/Dave Bassett
- Release Date - 13th June 2024
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