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"Sister Christian" is a power ballad by American hard rock band Night Ranger. Released in 1984 as a single from their album Midnight Madness, the song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was written and sung by the band's drummer Kelly Keagy for his younger sister. The original title was "Sister Christy," but the band thought Keagy was singing "Sister Christian," so that became the title. The band was afraid the song would detract from their hard rock credentials, however, it soon became a prom favorite, as well as a cautionary anthem for teenage girls across Middle America. It is considered one of the top songs of the 1980's. The band initially called themselves Ranger, but changed it to Night Ranger after a country band, The Rangers, claimed a trademark infringement.
"Sister Christian" is a power ballad by American hard rock band Night Ranger. Released in 1984 as a single from their album Midnight Madness, the song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was written and sung by the band's drummer Kelly Keagy for his younger sister. The original title was "Sister Christy," but the band thought Keagy was singing "Sister Christian," so that became the title. The band was afraid the song would detract from their hard rock credentials, however, it soon became a prom favorite, as well as a cautionary anthem for teenage girls across Middle America. It is considered one of the top songs of the 1980's. The band initially called themselves Ranger, but changed it to Night Ranger after a country band, The Rangers, claimed a trademark infringement.
