tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post264609745631825954..comments2008-08-28T12:41:33.083-07:00Comments on Soul Meets World: What's Your Favorite Love Song?Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-21603335488882172192008-08-28T12:41:00.000-07:002008-08-28T12:41:00.000-07:00Max,<br>Yes, we do. <br><br>Quirky Cheers.Max,<BR/>Yes, we do. <BR/><BR/>Quirky Cheers.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-15162868632459544642008-08-28T11:34:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:34:00.000-07:00Alexys,<br><br>LOL LOL Michael Jackson? LOL LOL LO...Alexys,<BR/><BR/>LOL LOL Michael Jackson? LOL LOL LOL LOL...ok, we all have our quirks! <BR/><BR/>Moon walk CheersMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12588149349270422294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-28446184653606192012008-08-28T11:22:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:22:00.000-07:00Max,<br>ROFL. My brother used to dress like Michae...Max,<BR/>ROFL. My brother used to dress like Michael Jackson (one glove) in his 80's period. It was the funniest thing back then. Now when I want to embarrass him, I'll bring it up. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Sis & Bros Cheers.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-68952135958969932182008-08-28T11:19:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:19:00.000-07:00Amber,<br>After a while they all start to sound si...Amber,<BR/>After a while they all start to sound similar, especially if they are in the same genre.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-44326368199285205652008-08-28T09:38:00.000-07:002008-08-28T09:38:00.000-07:00Alexys,<br><br>This may come as a shock, but...yes...Alexys,<BR/><BR/>This may come as a shock, but...yes, I was under the Bros spell (I even dressed like them LOL LOL so embarrassing)! I knew all their songs and lyrics...*nodding*.<BR/><BR/>Nowadays, when I look at their album kept for future reference...I wonder where my senses had gone lol!<BR/><BR/>Bros CheersMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12588149349270422294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-46678065294579668582008-08-28T01:29:00.000-07:002008-08-28T01:29:00.000-07:00I knew Colbie sounded like another singer. You're ...I knew Colbie sounded like another singer. You're right. Her voice has a semblance with Sheryl Crow.amberhttp://marketersramblings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-66114600367013649172008-08-27T19:21:00.000-07:002008-08-27T19:21:00.000-07:00Maithri,<br>You are so lovely darling.<br><br>It w...Maithri,<BR/>You are so lovely darling.<BR/><BR/>It was so hard to choose just one. To you, I share this rose. You can sing it to me any time. Your words are a melody.<BR/><BR/>Aaron Neville is a fine singer indeed. That song is like poetry set to music. It is beautiful, vibrant, ethereal, sweet - reminds me a bit of Al Jarreau, another fave.<BR/><BR/>Much love and music to you.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-30200445353842805962008-08-27T17:33:00.000-07:002008-08-27T17:33:00.000-07:00Dear Alexys,<br><br>You sing to my heart.<br><br>I...Dear Alexys,<BR/><BR/>You sing to my heart.<BR/><BR/>I have always loved the rose. Loved hearing it. Loved singing it. Loved feeling it...<BR/><BR/>There are so many songs I love... i couldnt just pick one...<BR/><BR/>In fact there are songs which describe every mood and every aspect of our personalities...<BR/><BR/>Heres one I love... Have you heard a song called 'Arianne' by Aaron Neville - ive been listenin to it non stop for a few days now... just posted it on my blog actually ;)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your fragrant words with the world,<BR/><BR/>Your soul is a symphony.<BR/><BR/>My love to you, MMaithrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17039947095595430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-7627211193306277882008-08-27T17:06:00.000-07:002008-08-27T17:06:00.000-07:00Broadway Matron,<br>All excellent choices with a s...Broadway Matron,<BR/>All excellent choices with a story each their own. I love them all.<BR/><BR/>It's funny how we associate people with songs.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-83926726332302029252008-08-27T17:03:00.000-07:002008-08-27T17:03:00.000-07:00Max,<br><br>"I have some CDs, I bought let's say 1...Max,<BR/><BR/>"I have some CDs, I bought let's say 10 years ago, and when I lay my eyes on them and go like "Was I drunk when I bought this or what?" (and I don't even drink)! Have you ever heard about the "Bros"?"<BR/><BR/>Yeah - When WIll I Be Famous. I just pulled it up. Definitely an earmark of the 80's.<BR/><BR/>Don't tell me that you were under their spell?<BR/><BR/>Bros Cheers.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-11431944366388677772008-08-27T14:41:00.000-07:002008-08-27T14:41:00.000-07:00At Seventeen<br>Someone to Watch Over Me<br>If Lov...At Seventeen<BR/>Someone to Watch Over Me<BR/>If Love Were All<BR/>My Way<BR/>Sweet Hour of Prayer<BR/><BR/>So many - easy to write an autobiography with songs. I associate people with songs - all the important people in my life have had a song attached to them. My husband is "Funny Valentine"Broadway Matronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08375945397618061687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-50865658814180875652008-08-27T11:35:00.000-07:002008-08-27T11:35:00.000-07:00Alexys,<br><br>"I like hearing when an artist...Alexys,<BR/><BR/>"I like hearing when an artist matures. The music is more reflective and has a longer shelf life to me, where I can play it in ten years and still feel something. (as opposed to pop when you play it years later and say, "Why did I ever buy this?)" - I agree with you 100%! LOL LOL I have some CDs, I bought let's say 10 years ago, and when I lay my eyes on them and go like "Was I drunk when I bought this or what?" (and I don't even drink)! Have you ever heard about the "Bros"? <BR/><BR/>"I must have been in a hurry yesterday. It is not 'Sing O' The Times' like I wrote, it is Sign O' The Times. LOL" - LOL Prince was a little hurt, but he's ok now lol....<BR/><BR/>"It is not that I don't like Prince's version. They are the same, yet different. I like the coquettishness of Prince and the demand of Tom. Prince is asking you. Tom is telling you." - nice reading into it! I never saw it that way....<BR/><BR/>R&B CheersMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12588149349270422294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-63929841551586570772008-08-27T11:18:00.000-07:002008-08-27T11:18:00.000-07:00Max,<br><br>"I agree that in that album Usher reac...Max,<BR/><BR/>"I agree that in that album Usher reached a level of maturity; the songs were deep, profound and incisive to the soul! JD is an artist indeed! Confessions Part II is just fabulous!!! "You remind me of a girl" is also great; "Got it bad" amazing..."<BR/><BR/>I like hearing when an artist matures. The music is more reflective and has a longer shelf life to me, where I can play it in ten years and still feel something. (as opposed to pop when you play it years later and say, "Why did I ever buy this?)<BR/><BR/>I must have been in a hurry yesterday. It is not 'Sing O' The Times' like I wrote, it is Sign O' The Times. LOL<BR/><BR/>"(Kiss, I prefer Prince's version), yes, yes! And I would add Continental, Love you to the 9's, God created woman, Papa, Dark, Come, Nikki, Beautiful ones....oh so many delicious songs lol."<BR/><BR/>It is not that I don't like Prince's version. They are the same, yet different. I like the coquettishness of Prince and the demand of Tom. Prince is asking you. Tom is telling you.<BR/><BR/>"I know what you mean! Us, music lovers have a hard time naming on song only...it seems like we love them all lol."<BR/><BR/>True.<BR/><BR/>"And how about Sophisticated Lady? And Indigo?"<BR/><BR/>That goes without saying.<BR/><BR/>Sweet Harmony Cheers!Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-85096644575668258942008-08-27T10:36:00.000-07:002008-08-27T10:36:00.000-07:00Alexys,<br><br>"Thanks." - you are welco...Alexys,<BR/><BR/>"Thanks." - you are welcome :D!<BR/><BR/>"Music is my life's soundtrack. Even when it is not playing on a stereo, it plays inside." - gorgeous!!<BR/><BR/>"Don't you despise when teachers ruin the subject by bad teaching and too much theory? They can't deprive us of good music. We will seek. We will find. We will enjoy. :D" - I totally despise it *nodding*! Absolutely, girl *High 5*!<BR/><BR/>"That's a great song. I think Usher shows that he has reached a level of maturity in that song (and that whole album.) It was one of the most honest albums I have heard from him. Co-written by JD (of course.) I just love Confessions Part II. A frank look into the consequences of his actions. Have you heard, Best Thing (off of the Here I Stand album?) Awesome song. Also Lovers & Friends." - I agree that in that album Usher reached a level of maturity; the songs were deep, profound and incisive to the soul! JD is an artist indeed! Confessions Part II is just fabulous!!! "You remind me of a girl" is also great; "Got it bad" amazing...*sigh* I could go on and on lol! No, I haven't heard that one but I am going to look for it; thanks :D!<BR/><BR/>"Little Red Corvette, Sing O' The Times, When Doves Cry, Nothing Compares 2 U, Alphabet Street, Purple Rain, Kiss (Tom Jones version), I Wanna Be Your Lover, Diamonds & Pearls." - yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes (Kiss, I prefer Prince's version), yes, yes! And I would add Continental, Love you to the 9's, God created woman, Papa, Dark, Come, Nikki, Beautiful ones....oh so many delicious songs lol. <BR/><BR/>"They have their own magic." - indeed...<BR/><BR/>"I know you are dancing right now. I can see you. You go girl!" - *shaking by behind* you little psychic LOL ;D!<BR/><BR/>"So many songs are in my head at any given time. I managed to pull that one out. It is beautiful." - I know what you mean! Us, music lovers have a hard time naming on song only...it seems like we love them all lol.<BR/><BR/>"Excellent choice. I like Satin Doll, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues (The Pointer Sisters version)......" - Thank you! Excellent choices!! And how about Sophisticated Lady? And Indigo? <BR/><BR/>"Another exceptional choice my dear." - thanks *bowing*!<BR/><BR/>"Thanks for that translation. Exquisite!" - anything for you :D!<BR/><BR/>"You are a beautiful opera." - why, thank you! You are so sweet :D!<BR/><BR/>Melody CheersMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12588149349270422294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-7470240174336124212008-08-27T00:55:00.000-07:002008-08-27T00:55:00.000-07:00Uber,<br>Fine choice. That song is Eric Clapton's ...Uber,<BR/>Fine choice. That song is Eric Clapton's best. It makes me want to cry each time I hear it, especially knowing the story behind it. I am getting sad just thinking about it. Absolutely beautiful composition.<BR/><BR/>It is truly touching and a grand tribute to his lost son.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-23364077675674283482008-08-26T21:27:00.000-07:002008-08-26T21:27:00.000-07:00Oh, fabulous post! Thanks for the lyrics- I never ...Oh, fabulous post! Thanks for the lyrics- I never knew them all.<BR/><BR/>Great song.<BR/><BR/>Like you, my musical tastes span many decades, and like you, music is so very important to me( as is dancing).<BR/><BR/>What song would be my love song???<BR/><BR/>Tears In Heaven <BR/><BR/>Would you know my name<BR/>If I saw you in heaven?<BR/>Would it be the same<BR/>If I saw you in heaven?<BR/><BR/>I must be strong<BR/>And carry on,<BR/>'Cause I know I don't belong<BR/>Here in heaven.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Would you hold my hand<BR/>If I saw you in heaven?<BR/>Would you help me stand<BR/>If I saw you in heaven?<BR/><BR/><BR/>I'll find my way<BR/>Through night and day,<BR/>'Cause I know I just can't stay<BR/>Here in heaven.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Time can bring you down,<BR/>Time can bend your knees.<BR/>Time can break your heart,<BR/>Have you begging please, begging please.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Beyond the door,<BR/>There's peace I'm sure,<BR/>And I know there'll be no more<BR/>Tears in heaven.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Would you know my name<BR/>If I saw you in heaven?<BR/>Would it be the same<BR/>If I saw you in heaven?<BR/><BR/><BR/>I must be strong<BR/>And carry on,<BR/>'Cause I know I don't belong<BR/>Here in heaven.<BR/><BR/>One of the most touching songs I have ever heard.UBERMOUTHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15428848028109037855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-27813783088504794532008-08-26T13:59:00.000-07:002008-08-26T13:59:00.000-07:00Max,<br>Thanks. You don't have to bow though. ...Max,<BR/>Thanks. You don't have to bow though. A curtsy will suffice. ;D<BR/><BR/>Music is my life's soundtrack. Even when it is not playing on a stereo, it plays inside.<BR/><BR/>"I used to do that a long time ago (before bad music teachers drained me *nodding*)...after that I just decided to enjoy the art of others."<BR/><BR/>Don't you despise when teachers ruin the subject by bad teaching and too much theory? They can't deprive us of good music. We will seek. We will find. We will enjoy. :D<BR/><BR/>"Burn" by Usher. I know, it is a kind of sad love song however it just blows me away, I don't know why. And it is funny cause it does not transmit me saddness, au contraire; it gives me a sense of floating (try to analyse that lol)."<BR/><BR/>That's a great song. I think Usher shows that he has reached a level of maturity in that song (and that whole album.) It was one of the most honest albums I have heard from him. Co-written by JD (of course.) I just love Confessions Part II. A frank look into the consequences of his actions. Have you heard, Best Thing (off of the Here I Stand album?) Awesome song. Also Lovers & Friends.<BR/><BR/>"Now, if we talk about "Love/sensual" song I must refer to Prince!!! Man, I love that artist (no pun intended lol)! I can detect a song by Prince kms away, and I will freeze for sure!!"<BR/><BR/>Little Red Corvette, Sing O' The Times, When Doves Cry, Nothing Compares 2 U, Alphabet Street, Purple Rain, Kiss (Tom Jones version), I Wanna Be Your Lover, Diamonds & Pearls.<BR/><BR/>"When I'm sad I listen to classical music (no lyrics, just the melody: perfect!)..."<BR/><BR/>They have their own magic.<BR/><BR/>"Girl, when I am happy (which happens quite often LOL) I listen to everything that can make me dance!!! You catch me dancing, you know that I am super happy lol :)!"<BR/><BR/>I know you are dancing right now. I can see you. You go girl!<BR/><BR/>"Ella Fitz...., Good music whose quality has never ever been matched again."<BR/><BR/>Very true.<BR/><BR/>"Thank you for "The Rose" it is beautiful!! :D"<BR/><BR/>So many songs are in my head at any given time. I managed to pull that one out. It is beautiful.<BR/><BR/>"If you could put your life into a song, what would it be?" - "The A train" by Duke E."<BR/><BR/>Excellent choice. I like Satin Doll, It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing), I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues (The Pointer Sisters version)......<BR/><BR/>"Una furtiva lagrima" by Mario Lanza"<BR/><BR/>Another exceptional choice my dear. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for that translation. Exquisite!<BR/><BR/>You are a beautiful opera.<BR/><BR/>Music, Music, Music Cheers!Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-73684788716713431012008-08-26T13:05:00.000-07:002008-08-26T13:05:00.000-07:00Liara,<br>That's true too, but some love songs bri...Liara,<BR/>That's true too, but some love songs bring one closer to the source than others, don't you think?Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-23952621495456237462008-08-26T13:04:00.000-07:002008-08-26T13:04:00.000-07:00Alex,<br>You have just mentioned two of my most fa...Alex,<BR/>You have just mentioned two of my most favorites, Steely Dan And Annie Lennox.<BR/><BR/>Great choices.<BR/>Steely Dan's Bodhisattva, Black Cow, Do It Again, Show Biz Kids are among my faves.<BR/><BR/>ANY AND EVERYTHING by Annie, even if she sang the phone book!Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-2977939383513220452008-08-26T13:00:00.000-07:002008-08-26T13:00:00.000-07:00Suplado,<br>That's a profound song. Too bad Steve ...Suplado,<BR/>That's a profound song. Too bad Steve Perry is no longer with the band. His voice blows me away, especially on Wheel In The Sky, Faithfully and Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-88672679092495824822008-08-26T10:10:00.000-07:002008-08-26T10:10:00.000-07:00Hey Alexys,<br><br>Beautiful article, darling; I m...Hey Alexys,<BR/><BR/>Beautiful article, darling; I must bow to you *bowing*!<BR/><BR/>Music is an important part of my life too. I don't seem to know how to live without it: I listen to it when I am working, cleaning, cooking, dressing, strolling, riding around town in a car; conversing etc, etc...<BR/><BR/>"There is a whole production in my head" - lol I know how you feel! I used to do that a long time ago (before bad music teachers drained me *nodding*)...after that I just decided to enjoy the art of others.<BR/><BR/>You are right, one can't define what is THE love song; but there is one (among a few) that simply blows me away: "Burn" by Usher. I know, it is a kind of sad love song however it just blows me away, I don't know why. And it is funny cause it does not transmit me saddness, au contraire; it gives me a sense of floating (try to analyse that lol). <BR/><BR/>Now, if we talk about "Love/sensual" song I must refer to Prince!!! Man, I love that artist (no pun intended lol)! I can detect a song by Prince kms away, and I will freeze for sure!! <BR/><BR/>I have heard that people, when depressed, do not listen to happy songs...they rather listen to sad songs (what a paradox)! When I'm sad I listen to classical music (no lyrics, just the melody: perfect!)...<BR/>Girl, when I am happy (which happens quite often LOL) I listen to everything that can make me dance!!! You catch me dancing, you know that I am super happy lol :)!<BR/><BR/>Ella Fitz, Sara Vaughn, Nina Simone, Billie, Miles Davies, brother Duke, the Bird....I grew up listening to those...such classics!! Good music whose quality has never ever been matched again. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for "The Rose" it is beautiful!! :D<BR/><BR/>"If you could put your life into a song, what would it be?" - "The A train" by Duke E.<BR/><BR/>"If you opened your heart, what love song would be in it?" - this is a hard one...let me see..."Una furtiva lagrima" by Mario Lanza<BR/><BR/>"Play me your tune" - <BR/><BR/>Una furtiva lagrima (one furtive tear)<BR/>Negli occhi suoi spuntò (in her eyes appeared) <BR/>Quelle festose giovani invidiar sembrò...(she seemed to envy those joyous young girls) <BR/>Che più cercando io vo? Che più cercando io vo? (what else do I need to seek?)<BR/>M'ama, lo vedo (she loves me, I can see it)<BR/>Un solo istante i palpiti del suo bel cor sentir! (for a brief moment I can feel the heartbeat of her generous heart)<BR/>I miei sospir confondere per poco con suoi sospir! (and my breath merges in her breath)<BR/>I palpiti, i palpiti sentir (the heartbeats, the heartbeats)<BR/>Confondere i miei con suoi sospir (the merge of our breath)<BR/>Ah Cielo, si può morir, di più non chiedo, non chiedo (oh heavens, one can die; I ask for nothing else, I ask not)<BR/>Aaaah, cielo, si può, si può morir (oh heavens, one can, one can die) <BR/>Di più non chiedo, non chiedo, (I ask for nothing else, I ask not)<BR/>Si può morir, ah sì morir d'amor!! (one can die, one can die out of love!) <BR/><BR/>Fantastic, Lady A *bowing*!<BR/><BR/>Furtiva Lagrima cheersMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12588149349270422294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-16112256153166711342008-08-26T06:58:00.000-07:002008-08-26T06:58:00.000-07:00"If you could put your life into a song, what woul..."If you could put your life into a song, what would it be?"<BR/><BR/><I>Kid Charlemagne</I> by Steely Dan<BR/><BR/>"If you opened your heart, what love song would be in it?"<BR/><BR/><I>Oh God</I> by Annie Lennox<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://amzuri.wordpress.com/" REL="nofollow">~ Alex</A>Alexander M Zoltaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834377275741541185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-72703848256013797462008-08-26T06:42:00.000-07:002008-08-26T06:42:00.000-07:00As I evolve to move beyond judgment and comparison...As I evolve to move beyond judgment and comparison, I sense all love songs are my favorites. To perceive love in any form brings a being closer to the purest form of love there is.Liara Coverthttp://blog.dreambuilders.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-55300903769060297072008-08-26T04:46:00.000-07:002008-08-26T04:46:00.000-07:00eversince the world begun' By journeyeversince the world begun' By journeysupladohttp://supladoonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1055176677823781877.post-70451622234119899572008-08-26T00:52:00.000-07:002008-08-26T00:52:00.000-07:00Hi Amber,<br>It truly is the language of Soul. It ...Hi Amber,<BR/>It truly is the language of Soul. It moves us in ways unlike anything else.<BR/><BR/>That's a very introspective song. She has a good voice, similar to Sheryl Crowe. I also like Bubbly.Alexys Fairfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486319246332212531noreply@blogger.com