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Keep Away (song)

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"Keep Away"
Single by Godsmack
from the album Godsmack
ReleasedJune 10, 1999
Length4:50
LabelRepublic/Universal
Songwriter(s)Sully Erna
Producer(s)
Godsmack singles chronology
"Whatever"
(1998)
"Keep Away"
(1999)
"Voodoo"
(1999)

"Keep Away" is a song by American rock band Godsmack. It was released as the second single from the band's album Godsmack.[1] An acoustic version was included on The Other Side. A live version is included on the album from Woodstock 1999.

The song brought early attention to the band:[1] "With driving guitars, a sinister sounding vocal and aggressive chorus, the song connected with listeners and the Godsmack ascension was starting to take place. The song would impact radio in June 1999 and followed a more direct trajectory up the charts".[1] The song's writer, band member Sully Erna, described the song as being "about hope -- hope to get the bitch out of my life".[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Keep Away" (Radio Edit)3:59

Charts

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Chart (1999) Position
US Mainstream Rock Tracks[2] 5
US Modern Rock Tracks[3] 31

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Childers, Chad (August 25, 2022). "24 Years Ago: Godsmack Unleash Their Self-Titled Debut Album". Loudwire.
  2. ^ "Godsmack Chart History: Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Godsmack Chart History: Alternative". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
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