So, once again I was listening to "Nights with Alice Cooper," and "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" by Def Leppard came on the show. It's interesting--I've actually grown to enjoy Def Leppard's music more and more as I get older. They were very popular when I was younger, and I knew this one teenaged friend who was completely obsessed with them. Now I can see why. They seem to have had the magic rock n' roll touch. All of their songs were huge hits, and I can't seem to think of any I didn't like (well, except "Pour Some Sugar on Me," probably because it was really overplayed). Anyway, the point is... this group rocks. Plus, their lyrics are amazing. Listen to the lyrics for "Bringin' on the Heartbreak"--they are ultra sensitive and poetic. Really intriguing as well, and so vivid that you can essentially visualize a story line and video in your own mind as you listen. The gentle guitar playing under the verses really brings out the lyrics, too. Makes me want to cry from the very beginning: "Gypsy, sittin' lookin' pretty, a broken rose with laughin' eyes..." If you can make it past there, you will really enjoy this song.
Not a broken rose...just a pretty one
Meanwhile, as I was doing some research on this song, I ran across the title with Mariah Carey's name. I thought, "Oh no... say it ain't so. Please...." But, unfortunately, it is :( No offense to Ms. Carey, but, uh, well...no, not the right song for her to cover. Yikes. She has a lovely voice and a great range, but I think she sings her genre of pop and pop ballads well. Just not right for this heavy rock ballad. So, try to dodge those clips on YouTube and enjoy the one and only Def Leppard. It is THE version to hear. THE original. THE best!
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