Sunday, December 20, 2009

best love song in my book.

i think this is the most romantic song EVER. my mom and i have always loved it. i think it reminds her of vietnam and having a husband solider that she wrote to and lived a different life from. it wasn't intended as a "war song" but became one. (cause no one was able to jump a plane home when they got dumped via snail mail in vietnam) a majillion people have covered this song. the box tops version has always been my favorite and i'm happy to report they were pretty damn hot...





i totally dig bobby darin and was surprised to see his version. it is not at all typical bobby darin. it's got some soul. go bobby.





al green's version is pretty sweet, of course. his version is way sadder but definitely not as desperate as the original...





joe cocker creeps me out in person but he's a badass and his version gives desperation a new meaning...




i've always been bummed that this song is really only 2 minutes long and like, two verses. but i'm always like, dude! i really think you should call her first! it sounds like she may have already "not been able to live without you no more" and once you get off of that (surely tres expensive) air-o-plane ride...the chances of your baby being with your best friend or gas station attendant are probably pretty high...consult female friend before doing anything rash!...sorry, it's just the truth.

i don't think people do desperate love like this anymore. which is a good thing overall, but makes for an excellent song.

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