WWF The Music, Vol. 3
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WWF The Music, Vol. 3 is a compilation album
released by the World Wrestling Federation in 1998. It features mostly recent theme tunes of wrestler
s on the roster at the time. All of the songs were produced by Jim Johnston
; although, a few themes were performed by other bands. This is also the first WWF album bearing the scratch logo. As opposed to most WWF/E albums, Vol. 3 did not have titles for its tracks, but simply labeled them by wrestler(s). The album is the most successful of all of WWE's music releases and as of 2002 sold over 1.21 million copies. The album reached a peak of #10 on the Billboard 200
.
Tracks on the 2002 WWE Anthology album differ than those contained on WWF The Music, Vol.3.
For example, Edge's theme on this album has been slightly remixed on the WWE Anthology release, as with Ken Shamrock's theme, the New Age Outlaws, and Sable.
Majority of the time, the tracks among other albums share the same name.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
released by the World Wrestling Federation in 1998. It features mostly recent theme tunes of wrestler
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
s on the roster at the time. All of the songs were produced by Jim Johnston
Jim Johnston (composer)
James Alan "Jim" Johnston is an American music composer who has been working for WWE since 1985. His work is often accredited to the names Jim Johnston, James A...
; although, a few themes were performed by other bands. This is also the first WWF album bearing the scratch logo. As opposed to most WWF/E albums, Vol. 3 did not have titles for its tracks, but simply labeled them by wrestler(s). The album is the most successful of all of WWE's music releases and as of 2002 sold over 1.21 million copies. The album reached a peak of #10 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
.
Track listing
- All tracks composed and performed by Jim Johnston, unless noted.
- The Undertaker - "Dark Side" 3:35
- Edge – "You Think You Know Me" 3:16
- X-PacSean WaltmanSean Michael Waltman is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE in their developmental program. He wrestled there under the ring names 1–2–3 Kid and X-Pac off and on from 1993–2002, World Championship Wrestling under the ring name Syxx, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ...
– "Make Some Noise" 3:11 - Dude LoveMick FoleyMichael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he...
– "Dude Love" 3:07 - KaneKane (wrestler)Glenn Thomas Jacobs is a Spanish-born American professional wrestler and actor better known by his ring name, Kane. He is signed to WWE, appearing on its SmackDown brand, but is currently inactive due to injury....
– "Burned" 3:12 - The Rock – "Do You Smell It" 3:14
- GangrelDavid Heath (wrestler)David William Heath is an American professional wrestler and pornographic film director. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Gangrel.-Beginning:...
/ The Brood – "Blood" 3:41 - Ken ShamrockKen ShamrockKenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American mixed martial arts fighter, UFC Hall of Famer and professional wrestler...
– "The Ultimate" 3:00 - Oddities (composed and performed by Insane Clown PosseInsane Clown PosseInsane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore...
) – "The Greatest Show " 3:40 - D-Generation XD-Generation XD-Generation X was a professional wrestling stable in WWE . The group originated in the midst of the WWF's "Attitude Era" from 1997 to 2000...
(performed by "The DX BandChris Warren (musician)Christopher Warren is an American musician who has performed in numerous bands. He is currently the singer in...
") - "Break It Down" 2:50 - Sable – "Wild Cat" 3:55
- New Age OutlawsNew Age OutlawsThe New Age Outlaws, later known as the James Gang and the Voodoo Kin Mafia, were a professional wrestling tag team in World Wrestling Federation, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , Jersey All Pro Wrestling, and Maryland Championship Wrestling consisting of B.G...
– "Oh, You Didn't Know?" 3:01 - Val VenisSean MorleySean Allen Morley is a Canadian professional wrestler better known by his ring name Val Venis, during his time with World Wrestling Federation, later known as World Wrestling Entertainment...
– "Hello Ladies" 3:37 - Stone Cold Steve AustinStone Cold Steve AustinSteve Austin , better known by his ring name "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, is an American film and television actor and retired professional wrestler...
- "I Won't Do What You Tell Me" 3:38
Tracks on the 2002 WWE Anthology album differ than those contained on WWF The Music, Vol.3.
For example, Edge's theme on this album has been slightly remixed on the WWE Anthology release, as with Ken Shamrock's theme, the New Age Outlaws, and Sable.
Majority of the time, the tracks among other albums share the same name.