Always the Pretenders

"Always the Pretenders" is a 2006 single released by the Swedish heavy metal band Europe. It is the first single from Europe's album Secret Society, and was released on October 11, 2006. The single peaked at number 2 on the Swedish singles chart.

The song is co-written by vocalist Joey Tempest and bassist John Levén, and was inspired by a phonecall Tempest received on September 11, 2001.

Track listing

1. "Always the Pretenders" (Radio Edit)
2. "Always the Pretenders" (Album Version)
3. "Flames" (Live at B.B.King's, New York 2005)
4. "Superstitious" (Live at B.B.King's, New York 2005)

Personnel

• Joey Tempest − vocals
• John Norum − guitars
• John Levén − bass guitar
• Mic Michaeli − keyboards
• Ian Haugland − drums

Chart positions

References