"Bad Blood" is a popular song written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. The song, with uncredited backing vocals by Elton John, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975, remaining at the top position for three weeks. It was certified Gold by the RIAA and was the most successful individual commercial release in Sedaka's career. "Bad Blood" was replaced at the number one spot by John's single "Island Girl".
Personnel Neil Sedaka – vocals, acoustic piano Elton John – background vocals (uncredited) Dean Parks, Steve Cropper – guitar David Foster – keyboards Chuck Findley, Dick Hyde, Jackie Kelso, Jim Horn – woodwinds Nigel Olsson – drums Leland Sklar – bass guitar Milt Holland – percussion
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1975) Peakposition Australia (Kent Music Report)11 Canada RPM Top Singles1 Canada RPM Adult Contemporary31 US Billboard Hot 100Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - 1 US Billboard Easy Listeninghttp://www.billboard.com/charts/adult-contemporary/1975-11-01 Adult Contemporary Music Chart, November 1, 1975 25 US Cash Box Top 1001 US Record World1
Year-end charts Chart (1975) PositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)97Canada2US Billboard Hot 10093
Certifications
References
External links [ All Music review of the song]