The song "1000 Miles Away" is actually a track from lead singer Don Dokken's first solo studio album, Up from the Ashes, released in 1990 after the original Dokken band's breakup. While it wasn't an official Dokken band release, the sound strongly continues the melodic hard rock and heavy metal style the band was known for, fitting squarely in the post-glam metal era of the early 1990s. The song is a collaboration, co-written by Don Dokken and guitarist John Norum, who had recently departed the band Europe. The album's lineup was a supergroup of sorts, featuring Don Dokken on vocals alongside Norum and Billy White (formerly of Watchtower) on guitars, Peter Baltes (from Accept) on bass, and Mikkey Dee (from King Diamond, later of Motörhead and Scorpions) on drums. "1000 Miles Away" is a strong, commercially-oriented track with a memorable chorus that features excellent vocal harmonies, including the distinctive chant-like background vocals, and a prominent, shredding guitar solo from the talented guitar duo, proving Don Dokken could produce a successful album without the services of George Lynch. The song itself is considered a powerful AOR (Adult-Oriented Rock) anthem, leaning into a highly melodic and emotionally resonant style.