"Make Your Own Way" by Cinderella

Philly band Cinderella seemed to have found a glass slipper that fit by glamming it up in the 80s. Championed by the likes of Gene Simmons and Jon Bon Jovi, Cinderella's debut album was a smash (peaking at #3 in 1987). "Night Songs" was propelled by the success of their second single and epic breakup anthem, "Nobody's Fool", which reached #13 in 1986. The first single, the now-classic "Shake Me", didn't chart.

The band suffered no sophomore jinx, despite toning down the glam and switching from metal to a bluesier rock sound. "Long Cold Winter" got to #10 and produced four charting singles, the biggest being the monster ballad, "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)", which hit #12 in 1988.

The band's sound evolved further by 1990's record, "Heartbreak Station". Cinderella should be applauded for not being so one-dimensional, but this album began the band's decline with the mainstream. The only charting singles were "Shelter Me" (#36) and the title track (#44) - it is surprising they didn't fare better, but artistic growth is seldom rewarded. The album has some other strong yet overlooked cuts like the kickass rocker, "Make Your Own Way".