Sister Christian
Night Ranger
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Sister Christian Oh the time has come And you know that you're the only one To say okay Where you going What you looking for You know those boys Don't want to play no more with you It's true You're motoring What's your price for flight In finding mister right You'll be alright tonight Babe, you know You're growing up so fast And mama's worrying That you won't last To say let's play Sister Christian There's so much in life Don't you give it up Before your time is due It's true It's true yeah Motoring What's your price for flight You've got him in your sight And driving through the night Motoring What's your price for flight In finding mister right You'll be alright tonight Motoring What's your price for flight In finding mister right You'll be alright tonight Motoring What's your price for flight In finding mister right You'll be alright tonight Sister Christian Oh the time has come And you know that you're the only one To say okay But you're motoring Yeah motoring
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Written by: Kelly Keagy
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11 facts about this song
Release Year"Sister Christian" was released in 1983. It is one of the most popular songs by the band Night Ranger.
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AlbumThe track is from the album "Midnight Madness." This album was incredibly successful and reached the 15th position on the Billboard 200 album chart.
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ComposerKelly Keagy, the band's drummer, composed the song for his younger sister, Christy. This explains the title "Sister Christian."
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Original TitleThe song was initially titled "Sister Christy" but a misunderstanding during recording resulted in the song being titled "Sister Christian."
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Success on Charts"Sister Christian" is Night Ranger's highest charting song. It reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in mid-1984.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sister Christian" represents a high school graduation, and it has come to be associated with proms due to this depiction.
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Pop Culture"Sister Christian" has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including Boogie Nights, The Americans, and Glee, making it part of popular culture.
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Power BalladThe song is considered a power ballad, a genre combining emotional lyrics and a strong melody with rock music elements.
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Back VocalsInterestingly, the other band members were initially opposed to the high-register backing vocals in the chorus but later agreed these are part of what made the song a hit.
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LongevityMore than three decades after its release, "Sister Christian" continues to receive substantial radio airplay, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformancesNight Ranger performs "Sister Christian" as their encore during live concerts, showcasing its status as the band's signature song.
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