Take On the World (Judas Priest song)

"Take On the World" is a song by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, originally released on their 1978 album Killing Machine, and released as a single in January 1979. It was the first Judas Priest single to chart in the UK top 40, reaching number 14. The song was Judas Priest's attempt at producing a stadium anthem in the style of Queen's 1977 single "We Will Rock You". As a single it sold around 400,000 copies.

According to former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, the song was used by Wolverhampton Wanderers football club as their club song.

"Take On the World" was covered by new wave band The Human League on their 1980 tour. In 2021, the band Spoon released the single "Wild", which samples its drum patterns from "Take On the World" The record was released as a 7-inch single and was backed with a remix by Dennis Bovell which features the same drum pattern.

Personnel

 * Rob Halford – vocals
 * Glenn Tipton – lead guitar
 * K. K. Downing – rhythm guitar
 * Ian Hill – bass
 * Les Binks – drums