Don't need a gun - Billy Idol

'Don't need a gun' is a single taken from Billy Idol's third album 'Whiplash smile'. The song was written by Billy Idol himself. The song lyrics are all about the risk of using firearms. The chorus of the song includes references to 'Tutti Frutti', 'Flip, Flop and Fly' and 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy'. The final verse name-checks Elvis Presley, Johnnie Ray and Gene Vincent. 

The single peaked at number 26 in the UK singles chart and reached number 37 in the US Billboard Hot 100. My copy was released in a special gatefold sleeve, featuring an extra large photograph of Billy on the inside.

My collection: 7" single no. 6861
Found: Discogs.com, received 17 February 2023
Tracks: 'Don't need a gun' / 'Fatal charm'