"Enter Sandman" is a song by American heavy
metal band Metallica. It is the opening track and lead single from their
self-titled fifth album, released in 1991. The music was written by Kirk
Hammett, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Hetfield
wrote the lyrics, which deal with the concept of a child's nightmares.
The single reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum
certification for more than 1,000,000 copies shipped in the United States,
spurring sales of over 30 million copies for Metallica and propelling Metallica
to worldwide popularity. Acclaimed by critics, the song is featured in all of
Metallica's live albums and DVDs released after 1991 and has been played live
at award ceremonies and benefit concerts.
“Enter Sandman” este un cantec al trupei americane de
heavy netal Metallica. Este piesa de deschidere si sigle-ul principal de pe al
cincilea lor album autointitulat, din 1991. Muzica a fost scrisa de catre Kirk
Hammett, James Hetfield si Lars Ulrich. Hetfield, chitaristul ritmic si
vocalistul grupului, a scris versurile, acestea tratand conceptul de cosmar la
copii.
Single-ul a atins locul 16 in US Billboard Hot 100 si a obtinut certificarea de
platina pentru 1 000 000 de copii vandute in SUA, stimuland vanzarea de peste
30 000 000 de copii si propulsarea trupei pe plan international. Aclamat de
catre critici, cantecul apare in toate albumele live Metallica si in DVD-urile
lansate dupa 1991 si a fost cantat la ceremonii de premiere si concerte pentru
beneficii.
Personnel
James Hetfield – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic
guitar
Kirk Hammett – lead guitar
Jason Newsted – bass, backing vocals
Lars Ulrich – drums
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