The Best of White Lion
{{Infobox album
| name = The Best of White Lion
| type = Greatest
| artist = White Lion
| cover = The_Best_of_White_Lion.jpg
| alt =
| released = September 15, 1992
| recorded = 1987–91
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Glam metal
| length = 67:44
| label = Atlantic
J!mco Records (Japan)
| producer = Michael Wagener
| prev_title = Mane Attraction
| prev_year = 1991
| next_title = Remembering White Lion
| next_year = 1999
}}
{{Album ratings
|rev1 = Allmusic
|rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r58428|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic review]
}}
The Best of White Lion is the first greatest hits compilation album from the glam metal band White Lion, released in September 1992.{{cite web|url =https://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=White+Lion&titel=The+Best+Of+White+Lion&cat=a|title =White Lion Best of|publisher=|access-date=2021-08-21}} The compilation features all of White Lion's charted singles from their three most successful albums: Pride, Big Game and Mane Attraction.{{cite web|url = {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p5817|pure_url=yes}}|title = Allmusic (White Lion charts & awards)|publisher=}}
Overview
The album features live versions of "Lady of the Valley" and "All You Need Is Rock'N Roll". "Broken Heart" was initially released on the band's debut album Fight to Survive but later re-recorded on the Mane Attraction album.{{cite web|url=http://seaoftranquility.org/article.php?sid=2835/|title=Mike Tramp - Sea of Tranquility interview}}
In some countries, "You're All I Need" (from the band's last studio album Mane Attraction) is included as the first track of the compilation, sometimes as a hidden (unlisted) track.{{cite web|url =https://www.discogs.com/White-Lion-The-Best-Of-White-Lion/release/11524316|title = Best of White Lion extra track|publisher=}}
In 2000 a second best of album was released titled "White Lion Hits" which was also re-released as "When the Children Cry and Other Hits" in 2007 and In 2002 an updated compilation was released titled "The Essential White Lion".
Track listing
- "You're All I Need" (Philippines bonus track) - 4:25
- "Wait" - 4:01
- "Radar Love" - 5:56
- "Broken Heart" - 4:07
- "Hungry" - 3:56
- "Little Fighter" - 4:22
- "Lights and Thunder" - 8:06
- "All You Need Is Rock 'n' Roll" (Live Version) - 5:41
- "When the Children Cry" - 4:22
- "Love Don't Come Easy" - 4:09
- "Cry for Freedom" - 6:11
- "Lady of the Valley" (Live Version) - 7:40
- "Tell Me" - 4:29
- "Farewell to You" - 4:21
All songs written by Bratta & Tramp, except for "Radar Love" (which is a Golden Earring cover).
Band members
- Mike Tramp - vocals
- Vito Bratta - guitars
- James Lomenzo - bass
- Greg D'Angelo - drums
Sales and certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|type=album|region=United States|nocert=true|salesamount=148,352|salesref={{cite web|url=http://www.metalsludge.tv/?p=30333|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082331/http://www.metalsludge.tv/?p=30333|archive-date=August 19, 2014|url-status=dead|title=Sludge Scan For December 1999|access-date=May 15, 2025}}}}
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References
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External links
- [http://www.returnofthepride.com Official White Lion Website]
- [http://www.miketramp.dk Official Mike Tramp Website]
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Category:1992 compilation albums