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, Mรถtley Crรผe, 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.
Shake Me
Cinderella Lyrics
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I met this girl around quarter to ten
We made it once, she said "Make me again"
She wrapped her love around me all night long
In the mornin' we were still goin' strong
Now let me tell ya, it sure feels good
Now let me tell ya, it sure felt right
No pullin' teeth, she didn't want to fight, she said
Shake me, all night, she said
Shake me, shake it, don't break it, baby
Shake me, all night, she said
All night long
All night long baby
Screamed and scratched and rolled out of the bed
I never really got her out of my head
And now and then she makes those social calls
Gives me a squeeze, gets me kickin' the walls
Now let me tell ya, it still feels tight
And we were shakin' after every bite
I feel her comin' in the middle of the night
Screamin' higher (higher, higher)
Shake me, all night, she said
Shake me, shake it, don't break it, baby
Shake me, all night, she said
Shake me, oh yeah
All night, keep the fire burnin'
'Cause we're doin' all right
All night, come on and shake it right
Shake me
Shake me
Shake me
Shake me
Shake me all night, she said
Shake me, shake it, don't break it baby
Shake me, all night, she said
Shake me, oh yeah
Shake me
Shake me, yeah
Shake me (oh, come on baby, baby)
Shake me
Shake me
Shake me
The lyrics to Cinderella's Shake Me are a celebration of a passionate night of pleasure with a girl. The song's interpretation is centered on the relationship between two individuals who share an electric connection. In the opening verse, the singer speaks about meeting the girl around quarter to ten and the pleasure that they shared. They "made it once" and she requested to "make her again." Throughout the night, she "wrapped her love around [him] all night long," and in the morning, they were still "going strong." The songwriter emphasizes the pleasure element of their relationship, stating that "it sure feels good" and "it sure felt right." There was no conflict, no fighting, and the singer was indulging in the girl's pleasure.
In the chorus, the girl demands that the singer "shake me all night." It is an intense moment that captures the essence of the song. The energy that the singer describes is an outburst of physical pleasure. The lyrics emphasize that their physical pleasure was never limited: they "screamed and scratched and rolled out of the bed," and the girl makes "social calls" occasionally to continue enjoying the pleasure they shared. The singer longs to have her in his presence again, remarking that he "never really got her out of my head." In the final line of the song, the songwriter encourages the girl to "shake me all night" with their "fire burning" because they are "doing all right."
Overall, the narrative of the song represents a wild and intense night of pleasure between the two individuals. The energy conveyed in the song is youthful and passionate, portraying a raw and intense element to their relationship. Overall, the song's electric pace and attention to pleasure demonstrate the carefree, joyousness that rock and roll music can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I met this girl around quarter to ten
The singer met a girl around 9:45 pm.
We made it once, she said 'make me again'
The singer had sex with the girl and she wanted to do it again.
She wrapped her love around me all night long
The girl showed affection towards the singer throughout the night.
In the mornin' we were still goin' strong
The artist and the girl were still feeling good in the morning.
Now let me tell ya, it sure feels good
The artist is enjoying the experience with the girl.
First time I saw that girl I knew it would
The singer had a good feeling about the girl from the beginning.
No pullin' teeth, she didn't want to fight, she said
The girl was easy to get along with and didn't cause any arguments or problems.
Screamed and scratched and rolled out of the bed
The artist and the girl were passionate in bed and got physical.
I never really got her out of my head
The artist couldn't stop thinking about the girl.
And now and then she makes those social calls
The girl occasionally contacts the artist and they see each other.
Gives me a squeeze, gets me kickin' the walls
The girl shows affection towards the singer and excites him.
Now let me tell ya, it still feels tight
The artist and the girl still have a good connection and enjoy being together.
And we were shakin' after every bite
The singer and the girl were physically intimate after every interaction.
I feel her comin' in the middle of the night
The singer thinks about the girl even when she's not there.
Screamin' higher
The singer is reaching new levels of pleasure and excitement.
All night, keep the fire burnin',
The artist and the girl want to keep the passion and intensity going throughout the night.
'Cause were doin' all right
The artist and the girl are satisfied and content with their relationship.
All night, come on and shake it right
The singer and the girl want to continue being physically intimate throughout the night.
Shake me
The girl wants the singer to pleasure her physically.
Shake me all night, she said
The girl wants the artist to pleasure her physically throughout the entire night.
Shake me, shake it, don't break it baby
The girl wants the artist to physically pleasure her without hurting her.
Shake me, oh yeah
The girl is enjoying being physically intimate with the artist.
Shake me, yeah
The girl wants the singer to continue physically pleasuring her.
Shake me (oh come on baby baby)
The girl is urging the artist to continue physically pleasuring her.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Carl Keifer
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@michaelm1546
Saw them at a little club in Seattle in the mid nineties, smack dab in the middle of the Grunge explosion.. and literally only 25 people showed up.. Tom looked around and thanked all of us that actually showed up, and put on an hour and a half nonstop arena quality show for us! Will always respect him and the band for that performance, they could have easily just done a few songs and left, or just cancelled it entirely.. everyone got to be a VIP that night, such a class act.
@juliannsarah7561
Lucky!!
@texascreekcowboy1587
same here in S.A. TX in 2002, opening in Sunkin Garden Theatre for Poison.
@kevingates503
Those are true musicians
@daveshank1921
He is a great songwriter and musician. One of the best that came out of the 80s rock scene. Always liked his voice and he can play guitar and sing. Talented.
@kevinlewis7561
1984 Red Rocks, Denver, Co.
@crsantin
Saw this band countless times in the 1980s. They opened for everyone back then. They were fantastic every time. I miss the 1980s all the time.
@williamcaudill3842
Cinderella, Winger, Bullet Boys...first concert ever. Drove 90 miles in a POS Camero, 4 of us, broke down couple miles from the place. Took a cab the rest of the way....made it on time. Greatest time ever....changed my lifeโก
@XI_Daisy_XI
@William Caudill
โจ๐I was at a show from that tour too, caught a pic from Paul Taylor of Winger!
My 1st show was Britny Fox/Lita/Poison!
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@williamcaudill3842
@Philophire :3 actually met their drummer Rod Morgenstien, really cool guy. Kip was a jerk