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Don't Know What You Got

"Don't Know What You Got" is a power ballad by Cinderella, written by frontman Tom Keifer and featured on their second album, Long Cold Winter. Released in August 1988, it became the band's most successful single, reaching number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100. For electric guitar players, it offers a study in melodic, emotionally expressive lead playing and the restrained, dynamic approach that defines the best hard rock ballads of the era.

  • Tom Keifer wrote the song himself, making it a strong example of a frontman's personal songwriting translating into a career-defining guitar moment.
  • The track runs just under six minutes, giving guitarists extended space to explore its melodic lead lines and dynamic build.
  • It peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 1988, making it Cinderella's highest-charting single.
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