Waitin' for the Night is the third studio album by American hard rock band the Runaways, released on October 17, 1977, through Mercury.
Background This is the band's first album to be recorded without Cherie Currie as she left the group two months before the album's release to pursue a solo career. Instead of replacing her with a new member, rhythm guitarist Joan Jett took over lead vocals and the band continued as a quartet. It is also their first to feature bassist Vicki Blue, replacing Jackie Fox. Though it failed to chart in the US, it was successful in Europe. The album entered at No. 34 on the Swedish Albums Chart, and the lead single 'School Days' peaked at No. 29 in Belgium.
Track listing Credited adapted from booklet of test pressing and original LP.
Personnel Credited adapted from booklet of original LP.
The Runaways Joan Jett – vocals , rhythm guitar, handclaps , backing vocals Lita Ford – lead guitar, vocals (track 4), handclaps Vicki Blue – bass, handclaps Sandy West – drums, handclaps , backing vocals , gong
Session musicians Harvey Kubernik, Rodney Bingenheimer — handclaps
Production Kim Fowley – producer Taavi Mote – engineer Sherry Klein – assistant engineer
Charts Chart (1977) Peak position
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