There are those
I suppose,
Who prefer their prose
To be contained within a card
That cost them 5 hard.
I, you see
Prefer to be
Alone and free.
And while there is no impending switch about it
I will remain single and continue to bitch about it!
Sorry about that. I have no idea where that came from. Actually, I think Valentine's Day is a very sweet thing. It is a day to tell someone you love them, how can that be a bad thing? I spent the day yesterday with my favorite Valentine, my Mom and later today I will get to spend some time with THE Lori Rome. All-in-all a good way to spend the weekend!
Now, I have given today's songs a lot of thought and was going to go the obvious route and pick 10 romantic love songs but I just knew, after a few songs, my commentary may get a little, oh how can I put this delicately? Bitter? (Kidding) I chose instead to pick songs that had a little more HEART to them. It will be interesting to see just how many of them are actually love songs. Come to think of it, love songs come in various shapes and themes don't they? There is the IN love song, the OUT OF love song, the PINING FOR love song and the DROP DEAD I NEVER WANNA BE IN LOVE AGAIN love song, this may end up being a dual payoff. Red Robot has gotten into the mood today and has his heart on for you all too!
Here they are folks, Today's 10 HEARTfeltTunes.
1. Heart Attack - Olivia Newton-John 3:09 (EMI Records) I love this song. Following the success of Physical, Olivia went on a ginormous world tour and her record label issued her second greatest hits album. They needed two new songs and Heart Attack was one of the two. While this is not the greatest song in the world, it is fun. It is a love song, now isn't it? She meets a guy that is so hot he is giving her a Heart Attack. Doesn't bode well for the longevity of the relaionship though if that happens every time she sees him!
2. Heart Of Stone - Cher 4:01 (Geffen Records) This may well be my favorite Cher song to date! I love the sound of it and the attitude. "We never learn, hurt together, hurt alone don't you sometimes wish your heart was a heart of stone" "Do you lose and win or win and lose" This is a slightly remixed version of the song and I forgot how great the mix is!! Ok, I guess I missed a love song category above....LOVE MYSELF ENOUGH NOT TO GET HURT BY LOVE AGAIN love song. I guess Cher has always been in a category all to herself!
3. The Heart Of Rock & Roll - Huey Lewis and the News 3:58 (Chrysalis Records) Another song that starts with a heartbeat. Nice. This is such a happy, driving song! Love Huey's voice! Love the drums!! And that sax solo is perfect for this song!!! RR is dancing like a mad robot!! (Good thing too, now I can sneak my box of chocolates away from him. He is soooo possessive.) Ok, ok, I am chair dancing too!
This is also a love song...the love of the thing that brings us together everyday...love of good music!
4. Change Of Heart - Cyndi Lauper 3:58 (Portrait Records) The beginning of this song is sooooo freakin' cool! That bass line and then when the guitars come in! Perfect. Favorite line - "I could fly/back to when we were younger/when adventures like cars we would ride/and the years lie ahead still untried/while I stand here waitiing for your Change Of Heart" Love it love it love it!
5. Hearts On Fire - Bryan Adams 3:30 (A&M Records) I forgot about this song! It is so good! Obviously, Cyndi was singing her song to Bryan because he has made up his mind about them being together. Excellent pairing, dontcha think? They should totally do a duet together!!!
6. Heart And Soul - the Monkees 3:37 (Rhino Records) Ok, I can honestly say I do not have any idea what this song sounds like. I bought it because it was the Monkees 1987 comeback AND the single is pressed on bubblegum pink vinyl! Need I say more? Ok, RR hit it....RR? Oh crap, he found the chocolates. I'll do it myself. Ok, it is starting off ok, good rock sound to it. Uh oh.....the lyrics. oh no!! No no nononononononooo. This is not good folks."Love in a vacuum/ love in a space/ love without even a little hint of a trace" need I go on? Well, the record itself is really cool! A love of colored vinyl love song!
7. Heart And Soul - The Cleftones 1:55 (Collectibles Records) Here ya go folks, this is the REAL Heart And Soul (sorta)!!! This is a more rockin', greaser version of the song that, if you have ever played a piano, you know what this song is! The best recording, I think, is by the Four Aces.
8. Open Your Heart - Madonna 4:12 (Sire Records) Another fun fun fun song! Chair dancing, but how can you not? Love her or hate her, ya gotta give to her, Madonna wrote, produced and recorded some of the best dance songs. This is definitely a PINING FOR LOVE love song with a hint of stalker mixed in! "Don't try to run, I can keep up with you"
9. Alone - Heart 3:38 (Capitol Records) Alright, so it is a stretch and yes I had other songs with the word Heart in the title, but I love this song. shuttup Ok, it is another PINING song and again it has a hint of stalker/crazy, but hey sometimes a gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do! "How do I get you alone?" Well, and this is just a thought, maybe if you stop saying that over and over again OUT LOUD and just think it, he may not keep running in the other direction! Just saying.
10. My Heart Belongs To Me - Barbra Streisand 3:21 (Columbia Records) I saved the best for last! This is such a well written song and the lyric is just so different. Yes I loved you but hey, that was yesterday, I can't hide it, My Heart Belongs To Me. Get off my leg. Quit begging and goodbye! I love it! Nice!
Being in love is an amazing thing. Personally, I think that part of my life is over...to meet someone and fall in love. But I am ok with that. I have the best friends and family in the world and I absolutely adore them all. I hope you all have a wonderful VD and schnuggle with your honey if you have one, if not call an old friend and tell them how much you love them!
See you tomorrow!
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