"Broken Heart" is the debut single from the

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White Lion White Lion is an American glam metal band that was formed in New York City in 1983 by Danish vocalist Mike Tramp and American guitarist Vito Bratta. Mainly active in the 1980s and early 1990s, they released their debut album ''Fight to Survive ...

. The song was originally from the band's debut album ''

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'' released in 1985, but was later re-recorded and re-released as a single from the ''

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'' album in 1991 which peaked at number 61 on the ''Billboard'' 200.

Music video

The single featured the band's debut music video with drummer

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and bassist

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appearing in the video after replacing Nicki Capozzi and

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. The 1991 re-recorded version featured a new music video.

Compilations

The song along with the rest of the bands singles was featured on all of the bands major compilations including White Lion's 2020 compilation album, "'All You Need Is Rock 'N' Roll - The Complete Albums 1985-1991'".

Track listing

1986 single

#"Broken Heart" - 3:33 #"El Salvador" - 4:49

1991 single

#"Broken Heart '91" - 4:09 #"Leave Me Alone" - 4:26

Personnel

1985 version

Mike Tramp Michael Trempenau (born 14 January 1961), better known as Mike Tramp, is a Danish singer songwriter and musician best known for his work with the glam metal band White Lion. In 1996, Mike Tramp launched his solo career, interrupted from 2004 to ...

- vocals *

Vito Bratta Vito Bratta (born July 1, 1961) is an American guitarist and the former co-songwriter for the glam metal band White Lion. He co-founded White Lion with lead singer Mike Tramp in 1983 and played with the band until 1991. Bio Bratta began playing ...

- guitar *

- bass, vocals * Nicki Capozzi - drums

1991 version

- vocals *

- guitar * James Lomenzo - bass *

- drums

In popular culture

On season 11 of ''

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'', contestant Colton Dixon chose the song and covered it in the ''Idols "Year They Were Born" feature. Colton Dixon was born in 1991.

References

{{authority control 1985 songs 1985 debut singles 1991 singles White Lion songs Hard rock ballads Song recordings produced by Richie Zito Songs written by Vito Bratta Songs written by Mike Tramp Asylum Records singles Atlantic Records singles