''Animal Grace'' is the eleventh studio

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April Wine April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, led by singer-guitarist-songwriter Myles Goodwyn until his death in 2023. April Wine first experienced success with their second album, ' ...

, released in 1984. The first single off the album, "This Could Be the Right One", peaked at number 58 on the

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. It continues to be played on radios across Canada. The band also released "Sons of the Pioneers". Both singles included music videos.

Track listing

All tracks written by Myles Goodwyn unless otherwise noted. # "This Could Be the Right One" – 4:16 # "Sons of the Pioneers" – 5:35 # "Without Your Love" – 4:52 # "Rock Tonite" – 4:59 # "Hard Rock Kid" (Tom Lang) – 3:57 # "Money Talks" – 3:28 # "Gimme that Thing Called Love" – 5:03 # "Too Hot to Handle" – 5:04 # "Last Time I'll Ever Sing the Blues" – 4:49

Personnel

* Myles Goodwyn –

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, keyboards *

Brian Greenway Brian Gilbert Greenway (born October 1, 1951) is a Canadian musician who is the longest-serving member of the rock band April Wine, which he joined in 1977 and performs guitar, harmonica, and vocals duties. Prior to joining April Wine he was a m ...

– vocals, guitars * Gary Moffet – guitars,

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Steve Lang Stephen Keith Lang (March 24, 1949 – February 4, 2017) was a Canadian bassist best known for his time and work with the rock band April Wine from 1976 to 1984 during the band's most successful years. Early life Lang was born in Montreal, Qu ...

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, background vocals *

Jerry Mercer Gerald "Jerry" Mercer (born April 27, 1939) is a Canadian drummer, best known for his work with the rock groups Mashmakhan, April Wine as well as Offenbach (band), Offenbach. Personal life Mercer was born in Dominion of Newfoundland, Newfoun ...

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, background vocals

Charts

References

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