In May 1978, “Epic” label released “Heaven Tonight”, the third Cheap Trick studio album. It was recorded 1977-1978, at “Record Plant” and “Sound City Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Tom Werman. In 1979 the album was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and Platinum in US by “RIIA” in 1995.

Personnel:

• Robin Zander– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Rick Nielsen– lead guitar, backing vocals
• Jai Winding – keyboards
• Tom Petersson– bass, backing vocals
• Bun E. Carlos– drums
• Gary Ladinsky – engineer
• Mike Beiriger – engineer assistant
• George Marino – mastering
• Jim Charne, Paula Scher– design
• Reid Miles- photography

Track listing:

All songs by Rick Nielsen, except where noted.

1. Surrender
2. On Top of the World
3. California Man – Roy Wood
4. High Roller – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Robin Zander
5. Auf Wiedersehen – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
6. Takin’ Me Back
7. On the Radio
8. Heaven Tonight – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
9. Stiff Competition
10. How Are You – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
11. Oh Claire – Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Robin Zander