| Famous | |
| Cover: | puddle_of_mudd_famous.png |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Puddle of Mudd |
| Album: | Famous |
| Released: | May 21, 2007 |
| Genre: | Alternative metal, hard rock |
| Length: | 3:16 |
| Label: | Interscope |
| Prev Title: | Heel Over Head |
| Prev Year: | 2004 |
| Next Title: | Psycho |
| Next Year: | 2007 |
"Famous" is the title track and first single on the third studio album by post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. The song was sent out to rock radio on May 11, 2007 and was officially released on May 21.[1]
In the song, lead singer Wes Scantlin, sings about wanting to be famous, for the perks that come along with that life. It has drawn comparisons to Nickelback's "Rockstar" because "Rockstar" is also about wanting to achieve celebrity status.
"Famous" did very well, Hitting #2 at Mainstream and Active Rock Radio and also reaching #18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart, which is equivalent to #118.
| Chart (2007) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 118 | |
| Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 2 | |
| Billboard Modern Rock Tracks | 20 | |
| Billboard Active Rock[2] | 2 | |
| Billboard Heritage Rock[3] | 5 | |
| Billboard Canadian Hot 100 | 97 | |
| Billboard Canadian Rock | 6 |