The Best of White Lion
Encyclopedia
The Best of White Lion is the first greatest hits compilation album from the Hard rock
band White Lion
, released in September of 1992. The compilation features all of White Lion's charted singles from their three most successful albums: Pride, Big Game
and Mane Attraction
.
All songs written by Bratta & Tramp, except for "Radar Love" (which is a Golden Earring
cover).
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band White Lion
White Lion
White Lion is an American/Danish hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, the band achieved double platinum status with their #8 hit "Wait" and #3 hit "When the...
, released in September of 1992. The compilation features all of White Lion's charted singles from their three most successful albums: Pride, Big Game
Big Game (album)
Big Game is the third studio album by the hard rock band White Lion. It was released on August 10, 1989 by Atlantic Records, reaching #19 on The Billboard 200 album chart.- Overview :...
and Mane Attraction
Mane Attraction
Mane Attraction was the fourth studio album by the hard rock band White Lion. It was released in 1991 by Atlantic Records, and reached #61 on The Billboard 200.- Overview :...
.
Track listing
- "WaitWait (White Lion song)"Wait" is a song recorded by White Lion and written by White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta. It was the lead single from their second album, Pride. It is well known for its guitar solo at the 2:15 mark....
" - 4:01 - "Radar LoveRadar Love"Radar Love" is a song by the Dutch rock band Golden Earring. Music critic Bill Lamb rates this among his "top 10 driving songs" due to its lyrics about driving all night and its pulse-quickening, up-tempo beat. The single version of "Radar Love" reached #13 in the US...
" - 5:56 - "Broken HeartBroken Heart (White Lion song)"Broken Heart" is a song by hard rock band White Lion and was their debut single.The song was originally from the band's Fight to Survive album in 1985, but was later re-recorded and re-released as a single for the Mane Attraction album in 1991 which peaked at number 61 on The Billboard 200.-1985...
" (Version 2) - 4:07 - "Hungry" - 3:56
- "Little FighterLittle Fighter (song)Little Fighter is a song by American/Danish hard rock band White Lion and was the first single released from the 1989 album Big Game.The song is about a Greenpeace boat named "Rainbow Warrior" which was destroyed by the French...
" - 4:22 - "Lights and ThunderLights and Thunder"Lights and Thunder" is a song by American/Danish Glam metal band White Lion and was released as the first single from their 1991 album Mane Attraction....
" - 8:06 - "All You Need Is Rock 'n' RollAll You Need Is Rock 'n' Roll"All You Need Is Rock 'n' Roll" is a song by American/Danish glam metal band White Lion. The song was released as a promotional single and it appears on their 1987 album Pride which peaked at number 11 on The Billboard 200....
" (Live Version) - 5:41 - "When the Children CryWhen the Children Cry"When the Children Cry" is a power ballad, performed by the rock group White Lion on their 1987 album Pride. The single peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #53 in Canada, and #88 in the UK in early 1989....
" - 4:22 - "Love Don't Come EasyLove Don't Come Easy"Love Don't Come Easy" is a song and single by American/Danish glam metal band White Lion. The song is the third single from their 1991 album Mane Attraction. The song peaked at number 24 on The Mainstream Rock Charts.-Personnel:...
" - 4:09 - "Cry for FreedomCry for Freedom"Cry for Freedom" is a song by American/Danish hard rock band White Lion. The song was released as the third single for their 1989 album Big Game, which peaked at number 19 on The Billboard 200....
" - 6:11 - "Lady of the Valley" (Live Version) - 7:40
- "Tell MeTell Me (White Lion song)"Tell Me" is a song by American/Danish glam metal band White Lion. The song is the second single from their 1987 album Pride. It is a rock song that peaked at number 25 on the Mainstream Rock Charts and number 58 on The Billboard Hot 100.-Personnel:...
" - 4:29 - "Farewell to You" - 4:21
All songs written by Bratta & Tramp, except for "Radar Love" (which is a Golden Earring
Golden Earring
Golden Earring are a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as the Golden Earrings . They had international chart success with the songs "Radar Love" in 1973, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. In their home country, they had over 40 hits and made over 30 gold and...
cover).
Band members
- Mike TrampMike TrampMike Tramp is a Danish singer and songwriter who is best known for his work with the hard rock bands White Lion and Freak of Nature...
- vocals - Vito BrattaVito BrattaVito Bratta is the former lead guitarist and lead songwriter for the 1980s rock band White Lion from 1983 to 1992....
- guitars - James LomenzoJames LomenzoJames "JLo" LoMenzo is a metal bassist known for his roles as a former member of White Lion and Megadeth. He is also known for his work in Black Label Society .-Past bands and other works :...
- bass - Greg D'AngeloGreg D'AngeloGreg D’Angelo, is a drummer most famous for his work in the American band White Lion.-Early career :...
- drums