Rubber Bullets


"Rubber Bullets" is a song by the English band 10cc from their self-titled debut album. It was written by Lol Creme, Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman.

Recording and impact

The song features a double-speed guitar solo, guitarist Eric Stewart explained:
Stewart also recalled:
Bassist Graham Gouldman remembered:
Although the song was not banned by the BBC at the time of release, it was later banned for the duration of the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991.

Chart performance

"Rubber Bullets" was the band's first number one single in the UK Singles Chart, spending one week at the top in June 1973. It also reached No. 1 in Ireland for 2 weeks, No. 3 in Australia, No.17 in New Zealand but it fared relatively poorly in the United States where it peaked at only No. 73, and in Canada where it reached just No. 76. The single achieved sales of over 50,000 copies in Australia, being eligible for the award of a Gold Disc.

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