"Breakin' Down" | ||||
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Single by Skid Row | ||||
from the album Subhuman Race | ||||
Released | November 6, 1995 [1] | |||
Length | 4:30 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Dave Sabo | |||
Producer(s) | Bob Rock | |||
Skid Row singles chronology | ||||
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"Breakin' Down" is a song by American rock band Skid Row and released as a single from their third album, Subhuman Race ,in November 1995. It was written by Dave "the Snake" Sabo.
The song is known for its use in the Christopher Walken film The Prophecy . The song charted at #48 on the UK Singles Chart. [2] A music video was filmed for "Breakin' Down",and a remix of the song was included on the bands compilation album, 40 Seasons:The Best of Skid Row .
UK 7-inch green vinyl
UK CD1 (Part 1 of a 2 CD Set)
UK CD2 (Part 2 of a 2 CD Set)
Germany CD
US CD
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC) [2] | 48 |
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