Screaming in the Night
"Screaming in the Night" is a power ballad[1] 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.[2][3] At the time of its release, "Screaming in the Night" was the band's biggest hit to date.[4] The song remains to be one of the band's most popular and still receives airplay on American classic rock radio stations.
"Screaming in the Night" | ||||
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Cover for the 1986 release | ||||
Single by Krokus | ||||
from the album Headhunter | ||||
Released | 1983 | |||
Recorded | Early 1983 | |||
Studio | Bee Jay Studios, Orlando, Florida | |||
Genre | Heavy metal | |||
Length | 6:44 (album version) 4:12 (radio edit) | |||
Label | Arista | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Tom Allom | |||
Krokus singles chronology | ||||
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Music video
A music video was released in 1983 and was put in rotation on MTV.[5]
A live music video was released for the song to promote the 1986 single release.[6]
Track listing
- 7" single
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Screaming in the Night" (radio edit) | 4:12 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Russian Winter" | 3:31 |
- 1983 12" single
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Screaming in the Night" (long version) | 6:44 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Screaming in the Night" (short version) | 4:12 |
- 1986 12" single
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Screaming in the Night" (live album version) | 6:00 |
2. | "Screaming in the Night" (original studio version) | 6:44 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Headhunter" (live album version) | 4:45 |
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
- Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Headhunter - Krokus". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "Krokus SCREAMING IN THE NIGHT Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "Krokus Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- KROKUS ONLINE - official homepage - Discography - HEADHUNTER
- "Krokus - Screaming In the Night". YouTube. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- "Krokus - Screaming In the Night (Live)". YouTube. Retrieved 19 April 2018.