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      • This came from the title of a 1972 song by Lou Reed. When Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott heard the title "Rocket," Reed's song was the first thing he thought of. In the instrumental break, names of other Def Leppard songs are said backwards.
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  2. "Rocket" is a song recorded by English rock band Def Leppard in 1987 from the album Hysteria. It was released in January 1989 as the seventh and final single from the album and reached the Top 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. [3] It is the band’s final single to be released with guitarist Steve Clark before his death in 1991.

  3. Jun 14, 2024 · Rocket is a pivotal track on the Hysteria album, showcasing Def Leppard’s evolution as musicians and their ability to blend hard rock with catchy melodies. It represents their growth and experimentation with their sound while maintaining their signature style.

  4. The line following the word "Rocket" in the chorus is "satellite of love." This came from the title of a 1972 song by Lou Reed. When Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott heard the title "Rocket," Reed's song was the first thing he thought of.

  5. Initially conceived as a primarily instrumental track, with the only recognizable words being “rocket” and “yeah,” the song took on a new form during the recording process. The band decided to expand the song, adding full verses and choruses to pay tribute to their musical influences.

  6. Aug 22, 2016 · The sixth of seven singles from the world-conquering Hysteria album, Rocket was what Rick Allen describes as a 'surprise underground hit.' Here, Allen looks back on recording the track.

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  7. Jan 31, 2019 · There was talk of making “Rocket” an instrumental, but when the idea came up of using the phrase “satellite of love,” the title of a Lou Reed song from 1972, it opened the floodgates.

  8. Jan 23, 2024 · The ‘rocket’ could symbolize Def Leppard’s trajectory, shooting into the limelight amid the madness (‘mad music all around’) of the rock scene. As they cite their influences, they’re also acknowledging their own ascent to music stardom.

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