Seven Doors Hotel
"Seven Doors Hotel", written by Joey Tempest, was the first single released from the Swedish heavy metal band Europe's self-titled debut album. It was a big hit in Japan, reaching the Top 10. It was one of the first songs he ever wrote.
| "Seven Doors Hotel" | ||||
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| Single by Europe | ||||
| from the album Europe | ||||
| B-side | "Words of Wisdom" | |||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, Power metal | |||
| Length | 5:17 | |||
| Label | Victor Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Joey Tempest | |||
| Producer(s) | Europe, Erik Videgård, Thomas Erdtman | |||
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Tempest was inspired to write the song after watching the Italian horror film The Beyond.[1]
In 1985 Europe recorded a new version of the song, which was used as a B-side for the single "Rock the Night". Later the version was included in Rock Candy Records reissue of The Final Countdown.
Personnel
1983 version
1985 version
- Joey Tempest − vocals
- John Norum − guitars
- John Levén − bass guitar
- Mic Michaeli − keyboards
- Ian Haugland − drums
References
- 1982-1992 (CD booklet). Europe. Epic Records. 1993. EPC 473589-1.CS1 maint: others (link)
External links
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