Original Album Classics

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Die "Original Album Classics" Serie Sie präsentiert die wichtigsten Künstler mit ihren wichtigsten Original-Alben. Hier nun »Europe«.

Als einer der weltweit erfolgreichsten Rock-Acts der 1980er Jahre wurde Europe vor allem durch ihren großen kommerziellen Chart-Hit »The Final Countdown« im Jahr 1986 bekannt. Die Einflüsse der aus Schweden stammenden Band - von Whitesnake über Deep Purple bis hin zu Rainbow - trugen dazu bei, dass sie sich als Vorreiter des damals sehr beliebten kommerziellen Metal-Sounds etablierten.

Diese besten fünf Alben der Band im Stile des Melodik-Rock erscheint im Slipcase-Schuber mit 5 CDs im Cardboard Sleeve und einheitlichem Serien-Look mit großem Band-Foto sowie Cover-Abbildungen der 5 Alben auf der Vorderseite der Box.

Inhalt:
Europe (1984) - 88875063692-CD1
Wings of Tomorrow (1986) - 88875063692-CD2
The Final Countdown (1988) - 88875063692-CD3
Out of This World (1989) - 88875063692-CD4
Prisoners in Paradise (1991) - 88875063692-CD5

Annotation last modified on 2021-03-11 21:46 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1: Europe
#TitleRatingLength
1In the Future to Come
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
In the Future to Come
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
35:01
2Farewell
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
Farewell
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:00
3Seven Doors Hotel
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
Seven Doors Hotel
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
45:16
4The King Will Return
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
The King Will Return
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
45:35
5Boyazont
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
Boyazont
composer:
Eddie Meduza and John Norum
42:32
6Children of This Time
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
Children of This Time
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:55
7Words of Wisdom
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
Words of Wisdom
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:04
8Paradize Bay
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
Paradize Bay
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
33:53
9Memories
engineer:
Erik Videgård
additional producer:
Thomas Erdtman and Erik Videgård
producer:
Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
bass:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
guitar [acoustic guitar], keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
recorded at:
Electra Studio in Stockholm
recording of:
Memories
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:32
▼ CD 2: Wings of Tomorrow
#TitleRatingLength
1Stormwind
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar, keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Stormwind
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:30
2Scream of Anger
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar, keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Scream of Anger
lyricist and composer:
Marcel Jacob and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:07
3Open Your Heart
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) (from 1983 until 1984)
bass guitar:
John Levén (from 1983 until 1984)
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno (from 1983 until 1984)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli (from 1983 until 1984) and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) (from 1983 until 1984)
background vocals:
Ian Haugland (from 1983 until 1984), Kee Marcello (from 1983 until 1984), Mic Michaeli (from 1983 until 1984) and John Norum (from 1983 until 1984)
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Open Your Heart (from 1983 until 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
3.854:09
4Treated Bad Again
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar, keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Treated Bad Again
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:46
5Aphasia
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar:
Kee Marcello and John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
background vocals:
Kee Marcello, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Aphasia
composer:
John Norum
42:33
6Wings of Tomorrow
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar:
Kee Marcello and John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
background vocals:
Kee Marcello, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Wings of Tomorrow
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
33:58
7Wasted Time
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar, keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Wasted Time
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:07
8Lyin’ Eyes
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar, keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Lyin' Eyes
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
33:48
9Dreamer
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) (from 1983 until 1984)
bass guitar:
John Levén (from 1983 until 1984)
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno (from 1983 until 1984)
guitar:
Kee Marcello (from 1983 until 1984) and John Norum (from 1983 until 1984)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli (from 1983 until 1984) and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) (from 1983 until 1984)
background vocals:
Kee Marcello (from 1983 until 1984), Mic Michaeli (from 1983 until 1984) and John Norum (from 1983 until 1984)
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Dreamer (from 1983 until 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
54:25
10Dance the Night Away
engineer and producer:
Leif Mases
acoustic guitar, keyboard and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Tony Reno
guitar and background vocals:
John Norum
recorded at:
Polar Studios in Stockholm (from 1983 until 1984)
recording of:
Dance the Night Away
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:35
▼ CD 3: The Final Countdown
#TitleRatingLength
1The Final Countdown
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
The Final Countdown
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
publisher:
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated) and Seven Doors Music
parody version of:
The Final Sound
4.15:11
2Rock the Night
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Rock the Night
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated)
4.354:04
3Carrie
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Carrie (Europe song)
writer:
Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
4.154:31
4Danger on the Track
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Danger on the Track
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
3.753:46
5Ninja
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Ninja
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:47
6Cherokee
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Cherokee
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
4.354:13
7Time Has Come
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Time Has Come
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
4.154:01
8Heart of Stone
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Heart of Stone
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:47
9On the Loose
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
On the Loose
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:09
10Love Chaser
recording engineer and mixer:
Wally Buck and Kevin Elson
producer:
Kevin Elson
bass guitar [bass]:
John Levén
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Ian Haugland
guitar:
John Norum
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Mic Michaeli and John Norum
lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1986)
produced for:
Elson Music Vision, Inc.
recorded at and mixed at:
Fantasy Studios (Berkeley) in Berkeley, United States, Powerplay Studios in Maur and Soundtrade Studios in Solna City
recording of:
Love Chaser
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:28
▼ CD 4: Out of This World
#TitleRatingLength
1Superstitious
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Superstitious
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:35
2Let the Good Times Rock
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Let the Good Times Rock
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
3.54:04
3Open Your Heart
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Open Your Heart
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:05
4More Than Meets the Eye
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
More Than Meets the Eye
lyricist:
Tempest (Swedish singer)
composer:
Marcello, Michaeli and Tempest (Swedish singer)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Holland B.V. and Seven Doors Music
43:22
5Coast to Coast
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
additional vocals:
Keith Murrell (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
background vocals:
Ian Haugland (from 1988-03 until 1988-06), Kee Marcello (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and Mic Michaeli (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer) (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Coast to Coast (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
lyricist:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
composer:
Kee Marcello, Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
54:02
6Ready or Not
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Ready or Not
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:04
7Sign of the Times
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Sign of the Times
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:16
8Just the Beginning
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
additional vocals:
Keith Murrell
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Just the Beginning
lyricist and composer:
Kee Marcello and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:32
9Never Say Die
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Never Say Die
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:01
10Lights and Shadows
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Lights and Shadows
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:04
11Tower's Callin'
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Tower's Callin'
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:50
12Tomorrow
assistant engineer:
Rob Bozas (engineer), Andy Bradfield and Heidi Cannavo (engineer)
engineer, producer and mixer:
Ron Nevison
bass guitar:
John Levén (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Kee Marcello (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar], piano and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
background vocals:
Ian Haugland (from 1988-03 until 1988-06), Kee Marcello (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and Mic Michaeli (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
conductor:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer) (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
instruments arranger:
Mike Moran (keyboardist, songwriter, film and TV composer, producer)
recorded at:
Olympic Studios (1966-2009) in Barnes (from 1988-03 until 1988-06) and The Town House in Shepherd's Bush (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
recording of:
Tomorrow (from 1988-03 until 1988-06)
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
4.253:04
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1All or Nothing
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
All or Nothing (in 1984)
lyricist:
Eric Martin (vocalist for Mr. Big), André Pessis and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:54
2Halfway to Heaven
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Halfway to Heaven (in 1984)
written in:
Vancouver (in 1991-04)
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) and Jim Vallance (in 1991-04)
3.254:06
3I'll Cry for You
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
I'll Cry for You
lyricist, writer and composer:
Nick Graham (British singer, songwriter, bassist, keyboardist, Atomic Rooster member) and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
45:21
4Little Bit of Lovin'
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Little Bit of Lovin' (in 1984)
lyricist:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
composer:
Kee Marcello and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:48
5Talk to Me
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Talk to Me (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:06
6Seventh Sign
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Seventh Sign (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:42
7Prisoners in Paradise
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer) (from 1990 until 1991)
bass guitar:
John Levén (from 1990 until 1991)
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland (from 1990 until 1991)
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello (from 1990 until 1991)
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli (from 1990 until 1991)
background vocals:
Kee Marcello (from 1990 until 1991) and Mic Michaeli (from 1990 until 1991)
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger (from 1990 until 1991) and Paul Winger (from 1990 until 1991)
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
music videos:
Prisoners in Paradise by Europe (Swedish melodic heavy metal band - The Final Countdown)
recording of:
Prisoners in Paradise (in 1984)
lyricist:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
composer:
Kee Marcello, Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
3.255:36
8Bad Blood
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Bad Blood (in 1984)
lyricist:
Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
composer:
Kee Marcello and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:19
9Homeland
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Homeland (in 1984)
lyricist:
Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
composer:
Kee Marcello, Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:51
10Got Your Mind in the Gutter
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Got Your Mind in the Gutter (in 1984)
lyricist and composer:
Beau Hill and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
34:59
11'Til My Heart Beats Down Your Door
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
'til My Heart Beats Down Your Door (in 1984)
lyricist:
Fiona (US singer-songwriter Fiona Flanagan) and Brian McDonald
composer:
Mic Michaeli and Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
43:47
12Girl From Lebanon
assistant engineer:
Martin Horenburg
engineer:
Jimmy Hoyson
producer:
Beau Hill
mixer:
Beau Hill and Jimmy Hoyson
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
bass guitar:
John Levén
drums (drum set):
Ian Haugland
electric guitar:
Kee Marcello
keyboard:
Mic Michaeli
background vocals:
Ian Haugland, Kee Marcello and Mic Michaeli
guest background vocals:
Nate Winger and Paul Winger
recorded at:
The Enterprise (aka Enterprise Studios) in Burbank, United States (from 1990 until 1991)
recording of:
Girl From Lebanon
lyricist and composer:
Joey Tempest (Swedish singer)
44:20

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rights society:BIEM (international rights organization representing member societies from 58 countries)
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