Billy Idol (album)

The song "White Wedding (Part 1)" is so-named due to the less-heard "White Wedding (Part 2)", which is a more synthesiser-based continuation of the first part. It can be heard on the 12-inch version of the single and the compilation Vital Idol (1985). "Hot in the City" was originally recorded for Idol's debut EP ''Don't Stop'', but his label Chrysalis considered it too good just to release as part of the EP. They felt it could be a single and decided to keep it for the album. ==Release and critical reception==

Upon its release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics and was a commercial success, peaking at number forty-five on the Billboard 200. Billy Idol was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Three singles were released from the album: "Dancing with Myself" was already released in 1981 as Idol's debut single. The lead single, "Hot in the City", peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 100. "White Wedding" was released as the album's second single. After it peaked at number 3 on Mainstream Rock chart in 1983, the album was reissued with an addition of the earlier single "Dancing with Myself". The album was described by observers as a fusion of hard rock, new wave and pop music. ==Track listing==

• "Dancing with Myself" recorded September 1980, AIR Studios, London. ==Personnel==

;Musicians • Billy Idol – vocals, guitar (except track 3) • Steve Stevens – guitars, keyboards, synthesizer, bass (track 6) • Phil Feit – bass (tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7–10) • Steve Missal – drums (tracks 1, 4–5, 7–10) ;Additional musicians • Stephanie Spruill – backing vocals • Keith Forsey – drums (tracks 2, 3 and 6) • Ashley Otten – guitar (track 3) • Steve Jones − guitar (track 11) • Tony James – bass (track 11) • Terry Chimes – drums (track 11) ;Technical • Keith Forsey – producer • Brian Reeves – engineer • Nigel Walker – engineer (track 11) • Steve Bates – assistant engineer • Brian Gardner – mastering • Jules Bates – photography • Perri Lister – make-up • Janet Levinson – design • Steve Stevens – arrangements • Billy Idol – arrangements ==Charts==

Weekly charts Year-end charts ==Certifications==