"Ride the Wind" is a song by American
glam metal band
Poison
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. It was the third single from the group's
1990
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studio album ''
Flesh & Blood'', released on
Capitol.
Background
The track is one of several that reflects ensemble's maturing songwriting of the time. It has been described as one of Poison's best songs. The lyrics are similar to those found in
Western music.
''Flesh & Blood''
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"Ride the Wind" reached number 25 on the mainstream rock charts and the 38 position on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.
Music video
The music video for the song consists of footage from the Poison's ''Flesh & Blood'' tour. It features sequences of the band performing onstage, as well as backstage scenes and shots of the audiences (especially of female fans).
Albums
"Ride the Wind" appears on the following albums:
* '' Flesh & Blood''
* ''Swallow This Live
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* ''Seven Days Live
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* '' Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996''
* '' The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock''
* '' Flesh & Blood - 20th Anniversary Edition''
* '' Live, Raw & Uncut CD''
* ''Poison – Box Set (Collector's Edition)
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* '' Double Dose: Ultimate Hits''
Charts
References
1990 songs
1991 singles
Poison (American band) songs
Song recordings produced by Bruce Fairbairn
Capitol Records singles
Songs written by Bret Michaels
Songs written by Rikki Rockett
Songs written by Bobby Dall
Songs written by C.C. DeVille
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