East Jesus Nowhere
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"East Jesus Nowhere" is a song by American rock band Green Day. The single was released on October 19, 2009, as the third single and eighth track from their eighth album 21st Century Breakdown. The title is derived from a phrase in the 2007 film Juno.[1]
Song meaning
The song critiques fundamentalist religion and was written by singer/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong after bassist Mike Dirnt attended a church service where a friend's baby was baptized.[2]
Music video
The music video, released on September 17, 2009, features a montage of live concert footage and images from their 21st Century Breakdown World Tour. The video was directed by Chris Dugan and M. Douglas Silverstein.[3]
Chart performance
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 71 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[5] | 10 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 17 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 24 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[8] | 35 |
Personnel
- Billie Joe Armstrong – lead vocals, guitar
- Mike Dirnt – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Tré Cool – drums, percussion
References
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- ↑ Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/CAN "Green Day Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ↑ Template:Digits/111/ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/MRT "Green Day Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/ARK "Green Day Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ↑ Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/RTT "Green Day Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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