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.
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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.
Long Cold Winter
Cinderella Lyrics
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I've been cryin' in the dead of night
I've been tryin', i've been tryin'
To find the time to make it right
It's gonna be a long cold winter
Long cold winter without your love
I've been walkin'
Freezin' from a love i left behind
I've been searchin', i've been searchin'
Can't find my peace of mind
It's gonna be a long cold winter
Long cold winter without your love
I've been down ooo, i've been down yea
Baby baby baby ooo i'm freezin'
I'm freezin', i'm freezin', i'm cold
So so so cold
It's gonna be a long cold winter
Long cold winter without your love yea
The song "Long Cold Winter" by Cinderella is essentially about heartbreak and the feeling of being lost and alone without the love of the person you care about. The lyrics describe the emotional turmoil that the singer of the song is going through, as they try to come to terms with the fact that their love is no longer by their side. Throughout the song, the singer mentions that they have been crying and searching for peace of mind.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it talks about the long, cold winter that is to come, without the love of the person that the singer misses so much. The metaphor of winter is used to represent the emotional coldness and loneliness that the singer feels, and the fact that they will have to endure it for a long time is a testament to the depth of their love and the pain that they feel.
Overall, "Long Cold Winter" is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and the feeling of being lost without the person they love. It is a powerful and emotional ballad that showcases the range of Tom Keifer's impressive vocal abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been down
I've been feeling sad and low
I've been cryin' in the dead of night
I've been shedding tears while it's dark outside
I've been tryin', i've been tryin'
I've been making an effort, I've been attempting
To find the time to make it right
To figure out how to fix what's wrong
It's gonna be a long cold winter
I am anticipating a lengthy period of difficult times
Long cold winter without your love
These times will be made harder because I am missing your affection
I've been walkin'
I've been moving by foot
I've been freezin'
I've been feeling extremely cold
Freezin' from a love I left behind
I am chilled due to having left a lover behind
I've been searchin', i've been searchin'
I've been looking intently, I've been seeking
Can't find my peace of mind
I cannot calm my thoughts and emotions
So so so cold
Extremely cold
It's gonna be a long cold winter
I reiterate my anticipation of a protracted period of hard times
Long cold winter without your love yea
The difficulty of this time is compounded by my lack of your affection, yes
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS CARL KEIFER
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