No One Like You


"No One Like You" is a song by German rock band Scorpions. It was written by band members Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine, and released as the lead single from the band's eighth studio album Blackout. The song was produced by Dieter Dierks and recorded at Dierks' own studio.

Background

"No One Like You" first appeared on the band's 1982 album Blackout. It was one of three hit singles from the record. The track also appeared on multiple greatest hits-type albums, including Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads, and Box of Scorpions.
A video was shot for the song in San Francisco. It features Alcatraz Island, with Klaus Meine being the recipient of capital punishment.
The track was originally written in German and much of its meaning was changed in translation.

Reception

The song reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It also attained the number one position on the US Billboard Rock Tracks chart. In Canada, the track peaked at number 49.
In 1984, the Scorpions released a live version of the song as a taster for their forthcoming live album World Wide Live. The record's flipside also features a performance of their classic "The Zoo".

Chart history

Chart Peak
position
France 69

Personnel

"No One Like You" was covered by Lagwagon on their 2000 album Let's Talk About Leftovers. Cover versions of the track are also playable in the video games and Rock Revolution.
The song is featured in the TV show Supernatural, the film Rock of Ages and video game Rock Band 4.