My mom and I were discussing the music that I was obsessed with when I was little. I loved Physical by Olivia Newton-John and any of Whitney Houston's dance songs or power ballads. I used to freak out with happiness when I'd hear What a Feeling (although I thought they were saying "take your pants down and make it happen" instead of "take your passion and make it happen"...interpret that how you will). Heartlight by Neil Diamond and Can't Smile Without You by Barry Manilow used to make me cry (Heartlight still makes me cry. In my defense, it's the ET song). And one more, apparently:
Her: And that Linda Ronstadt song.
Me: What? Linda Ronstadt?
Her: That song that went, "It's not that I knock it, it's just that I'm not in the market for a boy who wants to love only me."
Me: What?
Her: You used to LOVE it.
Me: When I was LITTLE?
Her: You don't remember? [singing] "You cry and moan and say it will work out, but I've got my doubts...All I'm saying is I'm not ready for any person, place, or thing to try and pull the reins in on me."
Me: So that song is basically the root of all my relationship issues.
Her: Wow, yeah. I should have played you more Barry Manilow.
Speaking of bad music, driving home from New York last weekend, Jen and I heard Hello Again by Neil Diamond*, and we were singing along (or, really, speaking along, because all he really does is say "hello" over and over, totally monotone: "I couldn't sleep at all tonight...and I know it's late...but I couldn't wait...hello." I was laughing so hard I was crying. Granted, I was delirious with exhaustion, but still...that song is freaking hilarious.)
*Fine, we heard it because it's on my iPod. Happy now?
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HA I thought it was "take your pants down and make it happen" too; I was just telling someone that the other day. It made sense to me then... and it still does!
I also had a minor Olivia Newtown John obsession. I also felt quite connected to the Copacabana song, "The Boxer" by Simon and Garfunkel, and "Can't We Try" by Dan Hill and Vonda Sheppard. And you just made me want to totally download some more Neil Diamond on to my iPod.
Yeah! As a kid you can relate to taking your pants off more than you can relate to passion. Also, Can't We Try is a flawless drama rock song - the way they fight through it? So perfect.
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