Uno (Muse song)


"Uno" is a song by English rock band Muse. It was released as the bands debut single as well as the lead single from the band's 1999 debut studio album Showbiz.
It was well received by critics, but only reached number 73 on the UK Singles Chart.

Background and composition

The song originally featured on Muse's second EP Muscle Museum EP. During recording, the amp used for the guitar blew up. This also happened with other songs while recording Showbiz.

Music videos

Three music videos were produced for "Uno". The first was recorded on Tower Bridge and depicts the band members standing still amongst moving masses of people, with clips from a live soundcheck intercut. This video has been condemned by the band, who have described it as "shameful" and "embarrassing".
The second video—directed by Wolf Gresens and Bernard Wedig—shows the band playing in a room while a woman navigates through a series of corridors in an attempt to find them. She reaches a door behind which Matthew Bellamy appears to stand, though upon opening it she finds a large pit, which she manages to avoid falling into. The video ends with the woman staring at a door numbered '1', which appears to be the same as the one she started at.
The third promotional video for "Uno" is made up completely of live performances.

Release

"Uno" was issued on 7" vinyl and partially transparent CD. Also, an acoustic version of the song was released on standard 7" vinyl.

Live Performances

"Uno" was performed consistently by the band up until 2001, and made scarce appearances at live shows until 2003, before making a brief return in 2015 for five performances. A live version of "Uno" was released on.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Matthew Bellamy.
;7" vinyl
  1. "Uno" – 3:44
  2. "Agitated" – 2:19
;CD
  1. "Uno" – 3:38
  2. "Jimmy Kane" – 3:29
  3. "Forced In" – 5:11

    Personnel

;Muse
;Additional personnel