shannon noll what about me

The song "What About Me" by Shannon Noll is a cover of the original song by the Australian rock band Moving Pictures from 1981. Shannon Noll, who gained fame as the runner-up on the first season of Australian Idol in 2003, released his version in January 2004. His rendition became the highest-selling single in Australia for that year, topping the ARIA Singles Chart for four weeks and achieving quadruple platinum certification. The song's lyrics portray the perspective of underdogs and those who feel overlooked or disadvantaged, asking "What about me?" as a plea for fairness and recognition. The song resonated widely, contributing to Noll's successful career, which includes multiple top ten singles and albums. His debut album, "That's What I'm Talking About," which features "What About Me," was a number one, multi-platinum seller. Shannon Noll is known for being the only Australian male artist in ARIA chart history with ten consecutive top-ten singles. "What About Me" is emblematic of his raw vocal style and connection with the public, which helped establish him as a premier recording artist in Australia.