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.
3. 60's girlgroup
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.
Don't Know What You Got
Cinderella Lyrics
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I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago
I'll let it show
I can't give you back what's been hurt
Heartaches come and go and all that's left are the words
I can't let go
If we take some time to think it over, baby
If you really want to go
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
I can't feel the things that cause you pain
I can't clear my heart of your love, it falls like rain
Ain't the same
I hear you calling far away
Tearing through my soul, I just can't take another day
Who's to blame?
If we take some time to think it over baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
Do you want to see me beggin', baby?
Can't you give me just one more day?
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately?
I've been lookin' for the words to say
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long, yeah
Don't know what you got till it's gone, no
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I've got
It's just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
In Cinderella's song "Don't Know What You Got", the singer is expressing regret and sorrow about a relationship that has ended. The lyrics suggest that the singer wishes they had behaved differently, but it's too late to change the past. They are now realizing the value of what they had, but it's gone and they can't get it back.
The chorus specifically emphasizes the theme that we often don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. The singer didn't realize how much their partner meant to them until they were no longer together. It's a common sentiment that many can relate to, and the lyrics capture this feeling poignantly.
The song is also a reflection of the band's own experiences. Cinderella had been dropped from their record label after their second album, and this song was written during a time when the band feared they were going to break up. It's possible that the lyrics reflect the band members' desire to hold onto their success and not lose what they had achieved.
Overall, "Don't Know What You Got" is a powerful ballad about regret and the fleeting nature of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't tell ya baby what went wrong
I don't know what happened to make you leave, and I can't explain it either.
I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago
I can't bring back the same feelings you had for me when we were together.
I'll let it show
My emotions are still evident, and I can't hide them.
I can't give you back what's been hurt
I can't make your pain go away.
Heartaches come and go and all that's left are the words
All that remains from our past is memories and emotions that are hard to put into words.
I can't let go
My feelings for you are still strong and I can't forget about you.
If we take some time to think it over baby
Maybe if we both take some time to think about our relationship, we can come to a better understanding of what happened.
Take some time, let me know
Take some time to reflect on what you really want, and let me know your decision.
If you really want to go
If you're determined to leave, I won't stop you.
Don't know what you got till it's gone
Sometimes we don't realize how important something is until it's no longer there.
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
I'm not sure what exactly I did to make you leave, and I wish I knew.
Now I know what I got
Now I appreciate what I had before and I regret taking it for granted.
It's just this song
All I have left is this song to express my feelings about the situation.
And it ain't easy to get back
It's difficult to regain what we had, if it's even possible.
Takes so long
It's going to be a long, difficult journey if we want to try to mend our relationship.
I can't feel the things that cause you pain
I can't fully understand the pain that caused you to leave me.
I can't clear my heart of your love it falls like rain
I still have strong feelings for you, and they are difficult to ignore.
Ain't the same
Things are different now and we can't go back to the way things were.
I hear you calling far away
I hear your voice in my head, even though you're not here.
Tearing through my soul I just can't take another day
Your absence is painful to me and I don't know how much longer I can bear it.
Who's to blame
I don't know who's at fault for our relationship falling apart.
Do you want to see me beggin' baby
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get you back, even beg if necessary.
Can't you give me just one more day
My heart still longs for you, and I'm asking for another chance to make things right.
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately
My heart is heavy and I'm struggling to move on from our relationship.
I've been lookin' for the words to say
I've been searching for a way to express my feelings and apologize for my mistakes.
Don't know what you got till it's gone no
Once again, I'm realizing how much I took for granted and how important you were to me.
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Carl Keifer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I can't tell you, baby, what went wrong
I can't make you feel what you felt so long ago
I'll let it show
I can't give you back what's been hurt
Heartaches come and go, and all that's left are the words
I can't let go
If we take some time to think it over, baby
Take some time, let me know
If you really want to go
Don't know what you got 'til it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I got
Just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
I can't feel the things that cause you pain
I can't clear my heart of your love, it falls like rain
Ain't the same
I hear you calling far away
Tearing through my soul, I just can't take another day
Who's to blame?
If we take some time to think it over, baby
Take some time let me know
If you really wanna go
Don't know what you got 'til it's gone
Don't know what it is I did so wrong
Now I know what I got
Just this song
And it ain't easy to get back
Takes so long
Do you wanna see me beggin' baby
Can't you give me just one more day?
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately?
I've been lookin' for the words to say
@alreed76
Anyone still listening to this in 2024??
@user-rw5rb8ch2g
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@ernestgarcia755
FOREVER LISTENING TO THIS SONG, UNTIL I'M NO LONGER LIVING. CINDERELLA ! 🔥
@rachel2192
It just came into my mind after having a conversation with my daughter, about what he’s singing about.
@junjunpas3659
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@williamleavey6524
All day bruh!’
@captainsnowboy7712
One of the most underrated songs of any genre or style. Such a touching and real song. When this came out I loved it and Cinderella also. Now at 52 I truly understand,you don’t know what you got till it’s gone,as most of us do. Keep on living and rocking my friends.🙂
@rcrbrewster7840
I'm 45 years old. All of my babysitters listened to this stuff
@ashintheblunt3292
I’m 23 I’m glad I understand these feelings. Got a lot to lose and a lot to make up
@user-ff1jo4lc2s
Right On,,,I feel ya