The noun ALPINE SCURVY has 1 sense: 1. a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
Des Barres' friendship with actor Don Johnson led to the band's guest appearance on an episode of the television drama Miami Vice. Similarly, his friendship with producer Joel Silver led to the Power Station writing a song called We Fight for Love for the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film Commando (1985).
Former Chicago frontman rode 1986 single The Glory of Love to top of charts and Academy Awards. Peter Cetera's 1986 song The Glory of Love from 'The Karate Kid, Part II' soundtrack was originally written for 'Rocky IV.'.