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, released on September 11, 1984 on the album ''Tooth and Nail''. The song peaked at number 21 on the

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chart in the United States. It was featured in the 1987 film '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' along with a

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'', and was the namesake for their

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. In a 2010 interview George Lynch stated the song was musically inspired by the

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" as they share a very similar main riff.

Track listing

Chart positions

Personnel

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– lead vocals * George Lynch – guitar *

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– bass guitar, backing vocals * Mick Brown – drums

References

1984 songs 1984 singles Dokken songs Glam metal ballads A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise) music Elektra Records singles Songs written by George Lynch (musician) Songs written by Jeff Pilson Songs written by Don Dokken Songs about Freddy Krueger {{metal-song-stub