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released the song "I'm A Fighter" for his album by Geffen
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Mandy Meyer, one of the writers of the song, joined
Gotthard three years later. In 2002, Gotthard would cover yet another Cobra song, "Looking At You", which appeared on the ballads compilation album
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album, released in 1985. He also would go on to work with Los
Angeles-based acts Stealin Horses and Ashton, co-wrote "I Wanna Be Loved", the lead-off single for
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in 2005, almost 25 years after his first tenure with the band. In addition to Krokus, Meyer is also a member of German metal band
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airplay, "Looking at You", and "Travelin' Man" were promoted at the TV Club. The band toured in the United States, opening for
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346:Alive and Screamin'
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