The fourth single from "Hysteria," "Animal" was the track that broke Def Leppard in the US market. It was their first Top 40 hit in the United States, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- "Animal" was the first single released from the album "Hysteria."
- The song was co-written by all five members of Def Leppard: Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, and Mutt Lange. The 1987 re-recorded version features new vocals and guitar solos.
- The music video for "Animal" was directed by Dutch director Antoon van Dinter and filmed in Dublin, Ireland.
Def Leppard is a British hard rock band formed in Sheffield in 1977. They are known for their distinctive blend of heavy metal and arena rock, with a long string of hit singles and albums. Def Leppard was at the height of their global fame and commercial success with the release of "Animal" as a single.
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