Restless Heart is the ninth studio album by English hard rock band Whitesnake, released by EMI on 26 March 1997 in Japan and 26 May in Europe. It was produced by the band's vocalist David Coverdale and originally conceived as a solo album. However, EMI pressured him into releasing the record under the moniker "David Coverdale & Whitesnake". Musically Restless Heart features a more subdued sound compared to Whitesnake's previous two albums. It is also the only full-length Whitesnake studio album to feature guitarist Adrian Vandenberg throughout, despite having been a member of the group since 1987.
The album received a mixed response from music critics, and only reached number 34 in the group's native UK. In total, Restless Heart charted in ten countries. With Whitesnake having been dropped by Geffen Records in 1994, Restless Heart did not receive a North American release, being available only as an import. The album's supporting tour was billed as Whitesnake's farewell tour, although the band would later reform in 2003. Restless Heart was reissued by Rhino Entertainment in 2021, featuring remastered and remixed versions of the album, among other previously unreleased material.
David Coverdale – vocals Adrian Vandenberg – guitar Guy Pratt – bass Denny Carmassi – drums, percussion Brett Tuggle – keyboards, backing vocals
Tommy Funderburk – backing vocals Beth Anderson – backing vocals Maxine Waters – backing vocals Elk Thunder – harmonica Chris Whitemyer – percussion
David Coverdale – production Bjorn Thorsrud – engineering Mike Shipley – mixing Eddie Schreyer – mastering Chris Whitemyer – guitar technician Gary Clark – drum technician Michael Bernard – keyboard technician
