Rock the Night: The Very Best of Europe
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Rock the Night: The Very Best of Europe is a compilation album
by Europe
, which was released on March 3, 2004 by Sony Music.
Unlike 1982–1992, which was put together by vocalist Joey Tempest
on his own, the track listing for Rock the Night was decided by all the members of the band.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
, which was released on March 3, 2004 by Sony Music.
Unlike 1982–1992, which was put together by vocalist Joey Tempest
Joey Tempest
Joey Tempest is the vocalist and main songwriter in the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. He has written hits like "The Final Countdown", "Rock the Night" and "Superstitious".-Early life:...
on his own, the track listing for Rock the Night was decided by all the members of the band.
Disc one
- "Rock the NightRock the Night (song)"Rock the Night" is a single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. The song was written by vocalist Joey Tempest in 1984 and premiered on the band's Wings of Tomorrow tour the same year....
" (Tempest) -- 4.04 - "SuperstitiousSuperstitious (song)"Superstitious" is a 1988 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the first single released from the album Out of This World. It charted at #31 in the Billboard Hot 100, #9 at the Mainstream Rock Tracks and #34 in the UK Singles Chart....
" (Tempest) -- 4.34 - "I'll Cry for YouI'll Cry for You"I'll Cry for You" is a 1991 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the second single from the band's album Prisoners in Paradise, and charted at number 28 in the United Kingdom...
" [acoustic] (Tempest, Graham) -- 3.58 - "CherokeeCherokee (song)"Cherokee" is a 1987 hit single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the fourth single released internationally from the album The Final Countdown, and was number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA....
" (Tempest) -- 4.10 - "StormwindStormwind"Stormwind" is a 1984 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the third single from their album Wings of Tomorrow. The B-side is "Dreamer"-Personnel:*Joey Tempest − lead vocals, keyboards*John Norum − guitars, background vocals...
" (Tempest) -- 4.28 - "Sweet Love Child" (Tempest, Marcello, Michaeli) -- 4.56
- "In the Future to Come" (Tempest) -- 5.00
- "Here Comes the Night" (Tempest) -- 4.26
- "Sign of the Times" (Tempest) -- 4.15
- "DreamerDreamer (Europe song)"Dreamer" is a 1984 single by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the second single from the Wings of Tomorrow album. The single was only released in Japan. It bears a strong resemblance to the hit single Carrie that was released two years later...
" (Tempest) -- 4.26 - "Seventh Sign" (Tempest, Marcello, Michaeli) -- 4.41
- "Yesterday's News" (Tempest, Marcello, Levén, Haugland, Michaeli) -- 5.26
- "Got Your Mind in the Gutter" (Tempest, Hill, Marcello) -- 4.59
- "Ready or Not" (Tempest) -- 4.05
- "Aphasia" [instrumental] (Norum) -- 2.30
- "Time Has Come" [live at Solnahallen, Stockholm 1986] (Tempest) -- 4.31
Disc two
- "The Final CountdownThe Final Countdown (song)"The Final Countdown" is a rock song by the Swedish band Europe released in 1986. Written by Joey Tempest, it was the first single from the band's third studio album which was also named The Final Countdown. It is considered by some to be the band's most recognizable and popular song. The song...
" (Tempest) - "Halfway to HeavenHalfway to Heaven"Halfway to Heaven" is a 1992 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the third single from their album Prisoners in Paradise. The single charted at number 42 in the United Kingdom....
" (Tempest, Vallance) - "Open Your HeartOpen Your Heart (Europe song)"Open Your Heart" is a single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was released twice; in 1984 as a single from the album Wings of Tomorrow, and in 1988 as a single from the album Out of This World...
" [original version] (Tempest) - "Long Time Coming" (Tempest)
- "Mr. Government Man" (Tempest, Hill)
- "CarrieCarrie (song)"Carrie" is a 1987 hit single and power ballad released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the third single released internationally from the album The Final Countdown, and it is their highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart -- peaking at #3 during the fall of 1987...
" (Tempest, Michaeli) - "Seven Doors HotelSeven Doors Hotel"Seven Doors Hotel", written by Joey Tempest, was the first single released from the Swedish heavy metal band Europe's self-titled debut album. It was a big hit in Japan, reaching the Top 10...
" [B-side version] (Tempest) - "Girl from Lebanon" (Tempest)
- "The King Will Return" (Tempest)
- "More Than Meets the Eye" (Tempest, Marcello, Michaeli)
- "Prisoners in ParadisePrisoners in Paradise (song)"Prisoners in Paradise" is a 1991 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the first single from the album of the same name. The single charted at #9 in Sweden.-Personnel:*Joey Tempest − lead vocals...
" (Tempest) - "Wings of Tomorrow" (Tempest)
- "On Broken Wings" (Tempest)
- "Scream of Anger" (Tempest, Jacob)
- "Heart of Stone" (Tempest)
- "Let the Good Times RockLet the Good Times Rock"Let the Good Times Rock" is a 1989 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It was the third single from their album Out of This World...
" [live at Ahoy Stadium, Rotterdam 1989] (Tempest)
Personnel
- Joey TempestJoey TempestJoey Tempest is the vocalist and main songwriter in the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. He has written hits like "The Final Countdown", "Rock the Night" and "Superstitious".-Early life:...
- Vocals, acoustic guitarSteel-string acoustic guitarA steel-string acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar descended from the classical guitar, but strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - John NorumJohn NorumJohn Norum is a rock music guitarist and founder of the Swedish band Europe . Concurrent to his role with Europe, he also maintains a side solo project...
- GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, background vocals - Kee MarcelloKee MarcelloKee Marcello is a Swedish musician, best known as the former guitarist in the rock band Europe. He is currently pursuing his solo career.-Career:...
- Guitars, background vocals - John LevénJohn LevénJohn Gunnar Levén is the bassist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Levén and vocalist Joey Tempest are the only band members who have performed on all of Europe's studio albums....
- BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Mic MichaeliMic MichaeliGunnar Mathias "Mic" Michaeli is the keyboardist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Like many of the other Europe members he grew up in Stockholm suburb Upplands Väsby...
- Keyboards, background vocals - Ian HauglandIan HauglandHåkan Jan "Ian" Haugland is the drummer in the Swedish rock band Europe. When he was eight months old, he and his family moved to the Swedish suburb Märsta. He joined Europe in the summer of 1984, replacing Tony Reno. Previously Haugland had played in a number of bands, including Trilogy, where...
- DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, background vocals - Tony RenoTony RenoTony Niemistö is a Swedish musician, best known as Tony Reno, the original drummer in the rock band Europe. He played on Europe's first two albums, Europe and Wings of Tomorrow. He parted company from the band before the second leg of the Wings of Tomorrow tour in 1984...
- Drums - Nate Winger - Background vocals
- Paul Winger - Background vocals
- Elisabet Löwa - Compilation Producer & Project Coordination
- Björn Almstedt, Cutting Room - Mastering
- Henrik Jonsson, Polar Mastering - Additional Mastering
- Michael Johansson - Photography
- Jon Edergen, Electric Boogie - Artwork