Easy Lover

Finally, Friday....ah....  It's the day I have been waiting for all week!  Time to celebrate, and what better way to do that than with an up tempo '80s classic?  I was thinking of a particular song by Toto, and then I did some browsing on the internet, ultimately finding the song "Easy Lover" by Phil Collins and Philip Bailey.  This was written in 1984, so it is perfect!  I forgot how much fun this song is--and the video as well.  If you watch the video, it begins with  Phil and Philip (wow, I just noticed they have the same name) riding up in a helicopter.  The opening synthesizer line kind of goes with the helicopter controls engaging, so it all sort of syncs up so to say.  Then, the two are in the studio, rehearsing and recording the song.  It looks like they are having so much fun, and I especially like the part where they are working in this "swap the mic" dance move.  But, it is not as funny as the segment where it looks like Philip Bailey is showing Phil Collins some of his classic Earth, Wind, and Fire dance moves.  Awesome! 

I can remember this song from back in the day, and I admit that I didn't pay too much attention to the lyrics.  I remember "she's an easy lover, she'll get a hold on you believe it," but that was about it.  I actually remember the opening keyboard lick more than the lyrics.  So, I looked at the lyrics this evening.  Yeah, I kind of remember now: "She's an easy lover, she'll get a hold on you believe it, she's like no other, before you know it you'll be on your knees..."  Aha!  That is pretty interesting.  And then it gets better: "She's an easy lover, she'll take your heart but you won't feel it, she's like no other, and I'm just trying to make you see."  Ouch!  She'll take your heart but you won't feel it?  That is heavy.  Reminds me of "Maneater" by Hall and Oates or "Evil Woman" by the Electric Light Orchestra.  The difference with this tune is that it is kind of upbeat and happy--so much so that you don't realize the words are telling you this woman will rip your heart out!  Ah...love...and heartbreak.  Well, the woman is an easy lover, so I guess it all makes sense.  Whatever the case, the song is well-written, and both of the Philip/Phils harmonize amazingly.  Philip Bailey has that awesome "falsetto" type voice, and coupled with Phil Collins, it is just a terrific song.  They could be singing about anything, and it would be terrific.  Enjoy!

Late Night Blog Bit #2 - Maneater

It is pretty late, and I am just about to go to bed.  Wanted to make sure and leave everyone out there with one of my favorite nocturnal type of tunes - "Maneater" by Daryl Hall and John Oats.  I can always remember the first two lines of the lyrics, and that's about it until the chorus.  But, it's okay.  The song is simple and pleasing with its steady drum beat and subtle bass line.  Of course, the huge saxophone solo does add color and dimension to the song.  If it is late enough, and you think about the sax solo (playing it through your mind), it kind of does sound like a sneaky, slithering panther.  Pretty cool, and the video is also simple but something I could watch again and again.  Love the panther.  Hope you enjoy.  This song is number 1 on the Amazon MP3 Player II on the right.