NIGHT RANGER MIDNIGHT MADNESS ORIG GERMANY 12" Vinyl LP Album

This is the second album from Night Ranger, released in 1983. The album contains the band's best known hit, "Sister Christian", and became the band's highest selling album, selling well over a million copies in the US.

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Album Description & Collectors information:

 

This album "NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos

Music Genre:

American Hard Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness" was produced by: Pat Glasser for Greenlight Productions

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): John van Nest

This album was recorded at: Image recording (The Big Room), Los Angeles, CA. Mastered by Brian Gardener, at Allen Zentz Mastering

Album cover design: Jeff Lancaster for Art Hotel, Inc.

Album cover photography: Tom Gibson
Styling Kate Manche

Record Label Information:

MCA 250 581

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1983 Made in Germany
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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Jack Blades - Bass/Lead vocals
  • Jeff Watson - Guitars/Keyboards
  • Brad Gillis - Guitars
  • Alan Fitzgerald - Keyboards
  • Kelly Keagy - Drums/Lead vocals
  • Glenn Hughes - backing vocals on "(You Can Still) Rock in America"
Complete Track-listing of the album "NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness"

The detailed tracklist of this record "NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness" is:

  1. (You Can Still) Rock in America (Blades, Gillis) - 4:16
  2. Rumours in the Air (Blades) - 4:33
  3. Why Does Love Have to Change (Blades) - 3:49
  4. Sister Christian (Keagy) - 5:03
  5. Touch of Madness (Blades) - 5:01
  6. Passion Play (Blades) - 4:43
  7. When You Close Your Eyes (Blades, Fitzgerald, Gillis) - 4:19
  8. Chippin' Away (Blades, Gillis) - 4:13
  9. Let Him Run (Blades, Keagy, Watson) - 3:29
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Band Description:

  Night Ranger is a legendary American rock band that was formed in San Francisco in 1982. Over the years, the band has made a significant contribution to the music industry, with a collection of hit songs that remain popular to this day. This web-page will provide an overview of the Night Ranger band, including its history, notable achievements, and musical style.

History of Night Ranger

Night Ranger was formed in 1982 by five musicians who had previously played with other bands in the San Francisco area. The band members were Jack Blades (bass, vocals), Jeff Watson (guitar), Brad Gillis (guitar), Alan Fitzgerald (keyboards), and Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals). Night Ranger's debut album, "Dawn Patrol," was released in 1982 and was an instant success, reaching the top 40 on the US album charts.

The band's second album, "Midnight Madness," was released in 1983 and included the hit songs "Sister Christian" and "When You Close Your Eyes." These songs became Night Ranger's signature hits, and the band went on to release a string of successful albums throughout the 1980s.

Notable Achievements

Night Ranger has achieved many notable accomplishments over the years. In 1984, the band received a nomination for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. Night Ranger has also had several of its songs featured in movies, including "Sister Christian" in the movie "Boogie Nights" and "Rock in America" in the movie "The Secret of My Success."

The band has sold over 17 million albums worldwide, and its songs continue to be played on classic rock radio stations. Night Ranger has also remained a popular live act, touring extensively in the US and around the world.

Musical Style

Night Ranger's musical style is best described as a blend of hard rock and pop. The band's songs often feature catchy melodies, layered harmonies, and soaring guitar solos. Night Ranger's music is characterized by its high-energy, anthemic sound, which has made it popular with fans of rock music of all ages.

  NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness ( USA )

  NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness ( USA )

MCA Records MCA-5456 (MCA3687) , 1983 , USA

This is the US release of Night Ranger's, The album contains the band's best known hit, "Sister Christian".

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  NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness ( Germany )

 NIGHT RANGER - Midnight Madness ( Germany )

MCA 250 581 , 1983 , Germany

This is the German release of Night Ranger's, The album contains the band's best known hit, "Sister Christian".

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