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.
Nothin' For Nothin'
Cinderella Lyrics
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Does it seem the end is gettin' nearer
All your life you spent as a wheeler
Now the hole you dug, it's gettin' deeper
You're talkin' words
But they don't make the rhyme
You'll lose it all
You got nothin'
(Nothin' for nothin')
You're hurtin' over time
(Nothin' for nothin')
And we don't need your time
(Nothin' for nothin')
Pushin', shovin', got no time
(Nothin' for nothin')
When you see the day gettin' darker
You can run to your lies, run to your cover
When you feel the heat from a lover
You hit the highway lookin' for another
You made the grade
You left the hills behind
You take the cake and eat it
You're so blind
You got nothin'
(Nothin' for nothin')
You're hurtin' over time
(Nothin' for nothin')
And we don't need your time
(Nothin' for nothin')
Pushin', shovin', got no time
(Nothin' for nothin')
(Nothin' for nothin')
You're hurtin' over time
(Nothin' for nothin')
And we don't need your time
(Nothin' for nothin')
Pushin', shovin', got no time
(Nothin' for nothin')
(Nothin' for nothin')
You're hurtin' over time
(Nothin' for nothin')
And we don't need your time
(Nothin' for nothin')
Pushin', shovin', got no time
(Nothin' for nothin')
(Nothin' for nothin')
You're hurtin' over time
(Nothin' for nothin')
And we don't need your time
(Nothin' for nothin')
Pushin', shovin', got no time
Hey, you're hurtin' over time
The lyrics to Cinderella's song "Nothin' For Nothin'" speak to the consequences of living a life focused solely on personal gain, at the expense of others. The opening lines ask if the person looking in the mirror sees the end approaching, as they have spent their life as a wheeling and dealing individual, but now find themselves in a hole that is getting deeper. Despite their attempts to talk a good game, they are unable to back up their words with action, and are ultimately left with nothing. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nothin' for nothin'" - a phrase that speaks to the idea that one cannot expect to gain something for nothing, and that there are consequences for one's actions.
The second verse continues with this idea, as the singer is depicted as running to lies and cover in the face of challenges, and seeking out new relationships to fill the void left by the ones they have already destroyed. However, despite their success in leaving the hills behind and taking the cake, they remain blind to the damage they have caused and the ways in which their actions have hurt others. The chorus repeats once again, as if to emphasize the idea that there are no rewards without effort, and that selfishness comes at a cost.
Overall, "Nothin' For Nothin'" is a cautionary tale about the importance of considering the impact of one's actions on others, and the idea that there are consequences for selfishness and greed.
Line by Line Meaning
When you see your face in the mirror
Does it seem the end is gettin' nearer
Looking at yourself, you feel like things are coming to a close
All your life you spent as a wheeler
Now the hole you dug, it's gettin' deeper
You've always been working hard, but now your troubles are growing
You're talkin' words
But they don't make the rhyme
You'll lose it all
'Cause you can't draw the line
You're saying things that don't add up and you'll end up losing everything because you can't make sense of it
You got nothin'
(Nothin' for nothin')
You're hurtin' over time
(Nothin' for nothin')
And we don't need your time
(Nothin' for nothin')
Pushin', shovin', got no time
(Nothin' for nothin')
You have nothing to offer, and your constant struggling is of no use to anyone
When you see the day gettin' darker
You can run to your lies, run to your cover
When you feel the heat from a lover
You hit the highway lookin' for another
When things get tough, you resort to lies and hiding, and when things get too hot in a relationship, you bail and look for another
You made the grade
You left the hills behind
You take the cake and eat it
You're so blind
You've achieved success, but in doing so, you've lost sight of what's really important
Hey, you're hurtin' over time
You're constantly struggling and it's taking a toll
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS CARL KEIFER
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