Uno

"Uno" is a song by English alternative rock band Muse, featured on their 1999 debut studio album Showbiz. When released as the album lead single, it was well received by critics, despite only reaching number seventy-three on the UK Singles Chart.[1] Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Matthew Bellamy, "Uno" was issued on 7" vinyl (backed with "Agitated") and partially transparent CD (with the B-sides "Jimmy Kane" and "Forced In").

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".[2]

The second video—directed by Wolf Gresens and Bernard Wedig[3]—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. Also, the word "uno" in Spanish means "one"
The third promotional video for "Uno" is made up completely of live performances.

Track listings

All songs written and composed by Matthew Bellamy.
7" vinyl (MUSH50S)
"Uno" (alternative version) – 3:44
"Agitated" – 2:19
CD single (MUSH50CDS); French CD (Naïve NV 3212-1)
"Uno" – 3:38
"Jimmy Kane" – 2:59
"Forced In" – 4:17
Australian CD (MUSH01930.2); Promo CD (MUSE 1)
"Uno" – 3:38
"Jimmy Kane" – 2:59
"Forced In" – 4:17
"Agitated" – 2:19
German enhanced CD (Motor 561642-2)
"Uno (radio edit) – 3:00
"Pink Ego Box" – 3:33
"Do We Need This?" – 4:17
"Uno (album version) – 3:38
"Muscle Museum (music video) – 3:50

Personnel

Muse
Matthew Bellamy – vocals, guitar, production, mixing
Christopher Wolstenholme – bass, production, mixing
Dominic Howard – drums, percussion, production, mixing

Additional personnel
Paul Reeve – production, mixing, backing vocals