Once Bitten, Twice Shy

"Once Bitten, Twice Shy" is a 1975 song written and recorded by Ian Hunter, from his debut solo album Ian Hunter, which reached No. 14 in the UK Singles Chart.

The song was included in the 2017 feature-length biographical documentary, and compilation soundtrack, entitled Beside Bowie: the Mick Ronson Story.

The song has been covered by The Angels, Shaun Cassidy, and Eddie & The Hot Rods, among others.

Great White cover
"Once Bitten, Twice Shy" was covered in 1989 by American rock band Great White on their fourth album, ...Twice Shy. This version was also released as a single, which charted at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, at No. 6 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and again in the UK.

This version's video was placed on New York Times list of the 15 Essential Hair-Metal Videos.

Critical reception
Billboard's reviewer came to conclusion that success of LP in its chart will be a "strong support" to single and "should place this boogieing rocker on a large number of playlists."

Ian Hunter 1975 single

 * 1) "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" – 3:52
 * "3,000 Miles from Here" – 2:48

Great White 1989 single

 * 1) "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" – 5:20
 * 2) "Slow Ride" – 3:53
 * 3) "Wasted Rock Ranger" (Cassette only)