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Screaming in the Night
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Wikipedia article
"'Screaming in the Night'" is a power ballad by Swiss hard rock band Krokus. The song was released as the second single from the band's seventh studio album 'Headhunter'. The single was originally released in 1983 in 7" and 12" formats with a special edition 12" single being released in 1986 to promote the live album 'Alive and Screamin'. The song peaked at #21 on the 'Billboard' Mainstream Rock chart in July 1983 and remained on the chart for 12 weeks. At the time of its release, "Screaming in the Night" was the band's biggest hit to date.[http://krokusonline.seven49.net/Web/en/Discography/_HEADHUNTER.htm KROKUS ONLINE - official homepage - Discography - HEADHUNTER] The song remains one of the band's most popular and still receives airplay on American classic rock radio stations.
Music video
A music video was released in 1983 and was put in rotation on MTV.
A live music video was released for the song to promote the 1986 single release.
Track listing
;7" single
;1983 12" single
;1986 12" single
Personnel
'Headhunter' version
* Marc Storace vocals* Fernando von Arb lead guitar
* Mark Kohler rhythm guitar
* Chris von Rohr bass
* Steve Pace drums
'Alive and Screamin' version
* Marc Storace vocals* Fernando von Arb lead guitar
* Mark Kohler rhythm guitar
* Tommy Keiser bass
* Jeff Klaven drums
References
Category:1980s ballads
Category:1983 singles
Category:1983 songs
Category:Arista Records singles
Category:Hard rock ballads
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