In 1985, Schermick and Destra left Cinderella to join Britny Fox (another Pennsylvania-based hard rock band). They were replaced by guitarist Jeff LaBar and drummer Jim Drnec. It was this lineup that recorded their first album, 'Night Songs' (although the drums were played by session drummer Jody Cortez).
Shortly after the recording, Drnec was replaced by (former London drummer) Fred Coury, who joined in time to be included as the drummer of record in the album's liner notes. The album, released in August 1986 went on to become triple Platinum, selling 50,000 copies per week at one point.
During the Night Songs tour, Cinderella were exposed to a very large audience opening for Bon Jovi (on their tour for Slippery When Wet) and David Lee Roth (on tour for support his Eat 'Em and Smile album).
Cinderella's second album, 'Long Cold Winter', was released in 1988. The 254-show tour to support it lasted over 14 months and included dates on the Moscow Music Peace Festival along side other glam metal heavyweights such as Ozzy Osbourne, The Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, and Skid Row. A highlight of the tour's stage show featured Keifer being lowered to the stage while playing a white piano during their radio hit Don't Know What You Got 'Til It's Gone.
Their third album, 'Heartbreak Station' was released in 1990 and featured songs much more heavily influenced by Keifer's love of the blues. Following the accompanying tour, Fred Coury left the band and joined former Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy in a band called Arcade.
Additionally, Keifer began experiencing problems with his voice after the tour and underwent several operations. This added to delays in recording of their fourth album. In 1994, they finally released 'Still Climbing', but with little support from their label and none from MTV. The album quickly disappeared from the charts.
Cinderella reunited in 1997 and toured the United States in the following year. That same year, Mercury Records released a greatest hits compilation titled Once Upon a.... In 1999, Live at the Key Club was releasd through Cleopatra records. Around this time they were signed by John Kalodner to Portrait/(Sony) Records. Unfortunately, they were dropped by the label before a new album could be released. They toured again in 2000 and 2002.
In 2005 Mercury Records released the compilation 'Rocked, Wired & Bluesed: The Greatest Hits' on CD and DVD.
In the Summer 2006, CInderella toured with fellow glam metal rockers Poison to celebrate the 20th anniversary of both bands' first albums. "Night Songs" and "Look What The Cat Dragged In" were both released in 1986. The tour is a rousing success and has swiftly become one of the most successful tours of 2006, averaging about 20 thousand people in attendance per night.
On July 14th 2021, guitarist Jeff LaBar was found dead by his wife after being MIA for days. He was only
58 years old.
There are at least five more lesser known acts/artists/bands called Cinderella.
2. Cinderella (sometimes "The Cinderella") is an electronic artist who has contributed to releases on REDALiCE's Hardcore TANO*C label, such as C.F.S (Complete Floor Specification), Tano*C Corenival, Speedball, and The Best Of Hardcore Tano*C.
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4. '70s band from Manila, Philippines, who popularized their trademark "Manila Sound" - of simple beats and melodies, songs usually tackling college-kids' love issues, etc.
5. 70's danish band playing heavy, fuzzy blues of the Danish psychedelic kind. Guitars very inspirered by Hendrix. When recording their first album (to be put out on Spectator in '72) the studio burnt to the ground, plans were cancelled. They did, however, manage to put out a single in '70 : Kong Galars Sang/ Udkoksning i 3 satser i 70. RARE!
6. 70's psychedelic folk band from The Netherlands, only known for their single From Town To Town, whose members went on to play with Focus, Supersister, Nasty Girls and Eyeliner.
Back Home Again
Cinderella Lyrics
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Mama cried herself to sleep
Lost a dad I'd never seen
Took all my childhood friends
Guitar, and a dream
Some say I got it bad
I say I've got the cream
I roll into town and I'm spinnin' my wheels to black
Go, go, go
I hit the stage and you make me feel like I'm back
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home
I worked from nine to five at twenty-two
Felt good to stay alive
Good times were far and few
Trustin' my hopes and dreams
With someone who said they knew
Just how to make ends meet
They haven't got a clue
No, no, no
I rolled into town and I'm spinnin' my wheels to black
Go, go, go
I hit the stage and you make me feel like I'm back
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home
Take me back
I'm back
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home again
I'm back
Back home
In Cinderella's song Back Home Again, the lyrics describe the journey of a young and hopeful musician who left home at the age of seventeen with nothing but his guitar and a dream to chase. The opening lines indicate that the decision to leave was not easy for him or his mother, as she cried herself to sleep. However, with the loss of his father, who he never met, he felt the need to hit the road and start a new life.
As he travelled from town to town, he faced challenges and had to spend long hours working tough jobs to survive. The line "Felt good to stay alive, good times were far and few" highlights the struggle and tenacity involved in pursuing one's dreams. He also trusted people who claimed to know how to make ends meet, but these people ultimately turned out to have no idea. Despite these trials, he never gave up on his dream, and when he got on stage, it renewed his hope and gave him the feeling of being "back home again" - a sense of belonging that he had been fighting for since the beginning of his journey.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I'm back, back home again" multiple times, emphasizing the idea of homecoming and finding oneself again. The guitar-driven sound and passionate vocals in the song add to its emotive tone, conveying the sense of longing and determination that the lyrics depict.
Line by Line Meaning
I hit the road wide open at seventeen
I began my journey with no clear destination when I was just a teenager
Mama cried herself to sleep
My mother was upset and heartbroken when I left
Lost a dad I'd never seen
My father passed away before I got to meet him
Took all my childhood friends
I left behind all the friends I grew up with
Guitar, and a dream
All I had with me was my guitar and a hope for the future
Some say I got it bad
Some people think that my situation is unfortunate or difficult
I say I've got the cream
But I believe that I am fortunate and living my best life
No, no, no
I reject that negative thinking
I roll into town and I'm spinnin' my wheels to black
When I arrive in a new place, I feel like I am lost or not making progress
Go, go, go
But when I step on stage and perform, I feel energized and motivated
I'm back
I feel like I have come home
Back home again
I feel like I am back where I belong
I worked from nine to five at twenty-two
When I was 22, I had a regular job working during normal business hours
Felt good to stay alive
Being employed and earning a living made me feel satisfied and fulfilled
Good times were far and few
But there were not many joyful or positive moments during that time
Trustin' my hopes and dreams
Despite this, I still held onto my aspirations and aspirations for the future
With someone who said they knew
I put my faith in someone who promised they had all the answers
Just how to make ends meet
They claimed to know how to solve my financial problems
They haven't got a clue
But in reality, they did not have a clue how to help me
Take me back
I want to return to my roots and where I started
I'm back
I have come full circle
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS CARL KEIFER
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Edgar Bognot
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