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The Best Def Leppard Demos, Rarities, And Deep Tracks

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4. "Ride Into the Sun" (Original EP Version) This early version of "Ride Into the Sun" sounds a lot like some of the '70s AOR staples -- more specifically the Steve Miller Band.

3. "Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)" (Demo) "Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)" is the rare case where the demo actually sounds better than the final version. It features yet another great guitar solo from late guitarist Steve Clark. Clark died of an overdose before their 1992 album, Adrenalize, was released. He wrote the song and was on this demo, he was not featured on the final version.

2. "Tonight" (Demo) Ever wondered what Def Lep would sound like if they tried to re-imagine their own version of "Stairway To Heaven?" Quite possibly this is what it would sound like. Though this demo is a bit more mellow and longer than its final recording counterpart, it's still pretty good.

1. "When Love and Hate Collide "(Demo) This version is far superior than the final studio recording. Though this demo seems like it was recorded sometime around the Hysteria era.

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