description White Lion - Pride Overview
Pride is the second studio album by the American and Danish glam metal band White Lion, released in June 1987 by Atlantic Records. The record is distinguished by its combination of heavy metal riffs and melodious rock ballads, featuring lead vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta. It includes the commercially successful singles "Wait" and the anti-war ballad "When the Children Cry," which significantly expanded the band's international audience.
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When was White Lion's Pride released?
Pride was released in June 1987 by Atlantic Records. It is White Lion's second studio album and the record that established the band's best-known commercial sound.
Which White Lion songs are on Pride?
The album includes the singles Wait and When the Children Cry, along with songs such as Tell Me and Lady of the Valley. Wait became a major U.S. hit after MTV began giving its video heavy exposure.
Who are the main musicians on White Lion's Pride?
The lineup centers on vocalist Mike Tramp and guitarist Vito Bratta. Producer Michael Wagener helped shape the album's combination of hard-rock riffs, melodic guitar work, and power-ballad arrangements.
How successful was Pride in the United States?
Pride reached number 11 on the Billboard 200, while Wait reached number 8 and When the Children Cry reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Those songs made the album one of the most recognizable releases of the late-1980s glam-metal period.
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