"Always the Pretenders" is a 2006 single released by the Swedish rock band Europe. It is the first single from Europe's album Secret Society, and was released on 11 October 2006. The single peaked at number 2 on the Swedish singles chart.

The song is co-written by vocalist Joey Tempest and bassist John Levén, and was inspired by a phonecall Tempest received on 11 September 2001.

Always the Pretenders

Track listing

"Always the Pretenders" (Radio Edit) "Always the Pretenders" (Album Version) "Flames" (Live at B.B.King's, New York 2005) "Superstitious" (Live at B.B.King's, New York 2005)

Always the Pretenders

Personnel

Joey Tempest − vocals

John Norum − guitars

John Levén − bass guitar

Mic Michaeli − keyboards

Ian Haugland − drums

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

2006 singles

Europe (band) songs

Songs written by Joey Tempest

Always the Pretenders