For My Sunday Song #300…wow…300, I bring you my favorite song by Judas Priest, “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”. The song is off my favorite Priest album 1982’s ‘Screaming for Vengeance’. It was written by Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing and was released as a single to their surprise. And it took off. I saw it on MTV constantly and I was immediately drawn to it. It started to catch on around the country and the next thin you know, the band had a massive hit on their hands. Well, not too massive as it only reached #67 on the Billboard Charts, but it brought people to the shows and that is all this band needed to deliver them the goods.
The song was a last minute add to the album. They were very pleased with what they had, but they just felt one more song was needed and then came this song. It was out of the blue and came to them quickly and easily. It is actually a song of hope and resilience. It is about rising above the noise and facing any issues or troubles that come your way head on and attacking them. It is quite inspiring.
When “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” kicks in there is something absolutely special about it. Instantly you hear a guitar sound like none other. The song feels important, groundbreaking and like nothing I’d ever heard before. I don’t know how to describe the ecstasy of joy I feel for this song. It is heavy, yet melodic and it has an energy to it that is infectious and the one song I can never tire of from the band. It’s driving beat feels like you are in your car, top down, going 100 mphs with no cares in the world and loving every minute of it. It is a massive rush of adrenaline. I am trying to think of other ways to describe how great I think this song is, but at a loss for words now.
Give the song a listen and let me know what you think. Does it move you the way it moves me? Is is as killer as I think or I am completely off base? Don’t answer that one, I know I’m right!!! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful and Happy Sunday!! And I still can’t believe this is the 300th My Sunday Song!! Crazy!!
“You’ve Got Another Thing Comin'”
One life I’m gonna live it up
I’m takin’ flight said I’ll never get enough.
Stand tall I’m young and kinda proud
I’m on top as long as the music’s loud.
If you think I’ll sit around as the world goes by
You’re thinkin’ like a fool ’cause it’s a case of do or die.
Out there is a fortune waitin’ to be had
If you think I’ll let it go you’re mad
You’ve got another thing comin’.
That’s right here’s where the talkin’ ends
Well listen this night there’ll be some action spent.
Drive hard I’m callin’ all the shots
I got an ace card comin’ down on the rocks.
If you think I’ll sit around while you chip away my brain
Listen I ain’t foolin’ and you’d better think again.
Out there is a fortune waitin’ to be had
If you think I’ll let it go you’re mad
You’ve got another thing comin’.
In this world we’re livin’ in we have our share of sorrow
Answer now is don’t give in aim for a new tomorrow.
Oh so hot no time to take a rest yeah
Act tough ain’t room for second best.
Real strong got me some security
Hey I’m a big smash I’m goin’ for infinity yeah.
Written by Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing
2 Loud 2 Old Music 
It’s a very good song but I prefer “Electric Eye” (from the same album)
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I had to go with it since it is my favorite.
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This one was always going to show up. The American radio staple. It was one of the songs that got me into the band, and one of only two songs I think are worth anything on Screaming For Vengeance.
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How could I do 10 songs without this one.
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Only two good songs on Screaming? You’re high. Sometimes you make it hard to love you, Mr. Kopp!
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That just makes it all the more meaningful when you do.
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You two get a room!! LOL
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Sorry if our gayness is clogging up the comment section.
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No, I just want to see you two get together.
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It’ll be the only long distance relationship in history to work.
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I can see it happening.
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A top tune. Agree with Eugène that “Electric Eye” just shades it.
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And to add, “Fever” and “Riding on the Wind” are strong too. Actually, is there a bad song on that album?
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I don’t think there is, no.
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Maybe it is a French thing to be wrong!! LOL!!! Kidding. Electric Eye is great.
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😁😂
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They still play this song live on the encores, forty years later. That speaks volumes for it!
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Yes it does. It also is probably their most famous song.
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Brilliant track from a brilliant album. So good. I’m with you dude its killer!
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I think it is their best…but that is just my opinion. I had to end it with this one.
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Was always one of my favourites and I’m not bored with it.
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There is something really great about it and the fact it never gets old speaks a lot to its greatness.
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I used to love this song…until I discovered the rest of the band’s catalog a view years ago.
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Ha! Still a favorite for me even after learning their catalog.
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That’s totally fine since it’s a good song!
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Fantastic tune, one I just never get tired of. Even after hearing it thousands of times playing GTA Vice City I still am not sick of it.
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Ha! I never played that one. In fact, I don’t think I’ve every played a GTA game. I need to try it.
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The message in the lyrics although cliched now sounded so fresh once upon a time
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It is, but man I love this song.
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