"But remember this

With any other..."

All the lyrics in this song is great but THIS really did it for me.

It was interesting that this became a big hit in the US as it was jazzy. But it didn't get played much on the local radio stations where I live.

MickyDolenz said:

It was interesting that this became a big hit in the US as it was jazzy. But it didn't get played much on the local radio stations where I live.

It appealed to the AC market, that's why. I love the song for the fact that it was jazzy and therefore different from what George had put out before that time.

omg !!!

thanks Timmy, this ballad ALWAYS touches me

"People,
You can never change the way they feel,
Better let them do just what they will,
For they will,
If you let them,
Steal your heart from you,
People,
Will always make a lover feel a fool,
But you knew I loved you,
We could have shown them all,
We should have seen love through"

proof that in the late-80s it was still possible to write a good ballad different than the typical & cheesy power-ballad

JoeTyler said:

omg !!!

thanks Timmy, this ballad ALWAYS touches me

"People,
You can never change the way they feel,
Better let them do just what they will,
For they will,
If you let them,
Steal your heart from you,
People,
Will always make a lover feel a fool,
But you knew I loved you,
We could have shown them all,
We should have seen love through"

proof that in the late-80s it was still possible to write a good ballad different than the typical & cheesy power-ballad

Exactly. And you're welcome.

Timmy84 said:

MickyDolenz said:

It was interesting that this became a big hit in the US as it was jazzy. But it didn't get played much on the local radio stations where I live.

It appealed to the AC market, that's why. I love the song for the fact that it was jazzy and therefore different from what George had put out before that time.

But there were songs that were hits on the AC chart, that weren't on the regular top 40. I used to be interested in the Billboard charts then. I even occasionally looked at the Cash Box charts, which usually were different.

MickyDolenz said:

Timmy84 said:

It appealed to the AC market, that's why. I love the song for the fact that it was jazzy and therefore different from what George had put out before that time.

But there were songs that were hits on the AC chart, that weren't on the regular top 40. I used to be interested in the Billboard charts then. I even occasionally looked at the Cash Box charts, which usually were different.

Well then you have to think of George's huge popularity here in the U.S. That's how much loved he was that they would even promote it to that point and the fact it did well was testament to his powers then.

Yeah, this is from a great album. One thing about this song I like is that it has aged well.

Classic tune from Georgie. Always loved it. That album deserved the praise it got back then. It was an exceptional record. I'll always have love for George, even if he doesn't make another record.

The bridge is so amazing.

JabarR74 said:

He did look particularly delicious at this time. Nice song too.

autotune! autotune!

JoeTyler said:

autotune! autotune!

????????

JoeTyler said:

autotune! autotune!

What are you talking about?

Timmy84 said:

MickyDolenz said:

But there were songs that were hits on the AC chart, that weren't on the regular top 40. I used to be interested in the Billboard charts then. I even occasionally looked at the Cash Box charts, which usually were different.

Well then you have to think of George's huge popularity here in the U.S. That's how much loved he was that they would even promote it to that point and the fact it did well was testament to his powers then.

yeah this was after I Want Your Sex, Hard Day, Father Figure, Faith...not to mention Wham's hits

George could have released anything at that point. He was golden (and I am not just talking about his highlights).

NDRU said:

Timmy84 said:

Well then you have to think of George's huge popularity here in the U.S. That's how much loved he was that they would even promote it to that point and the fact it did well was testament to his powers then.

yeah this was after I Want Your Sex, Hard Day, Father Figure, Faith...not to mention Wham's hits

George could have released anything at that point. He was golden (and I am not just talking about his highlights).

It's like between 1984 and 1989 George could do no wrong. Hell he was seven years deep into his career when MTV gave him the Vanguard Award. That's how much of an impact he had on the public.

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Love this song Timmy,for me it's right up there with Cowboys And Angels

EmeraldSkies said:

Love this song Timmy,for me it's right up there with Cowboys And Angels

I was just playing that a few hours ago.

GM is a living legend - to me, anyway.

So many really good songs, such a gorgeous voice.

I don't think he gets anywhere near the praise and attention that he should.

armpit said:

GM is a living legend - to me, anyway.

So many really good songs, such a gorgeous voice.

I don't think he gets anywhere near the praise and attention that he should.

He sure don't get enough praise. I agree with him being a legend too.

EmeraldSkies said:

Love this song Timmy,for me it's right up there with Cowboys And Angels

"Kissing a Fool" is great, but it's no "Cowboys and Angels."

AlexdeParis said:

EmeraldSkies said:

Love this song Timmy,for me it's right up there with Cowboys And Angels

"Kissing a Fool" is great, but it's no "Cowboys and Angels."

Can we just accept they're both great songs and move on?

Timmy84 said:

AlexdeParis said:

"Kissing a Fool" is great, but it's no "Cowboys and Angels."

Can we just accept they're both great songs and move on?

Well of course they're both great songs. But "Cowboys and Angels"... hell, I think I'll put it on right now.

EmeraldSkies said:

Love this song Timmy,for me it's right up there with Cowboys And Angels

Kissing A Fool is beautiful omg love it

For me it's

Kissing a fool

Cowboys & Angels

Mothers Pride

One More Try

Hand To Mouth

Jesus To A child

A Different Corner

are his best ballads to me

Timmy84 said:

JoeTyler said:

autotune! autotune!

What are you talking about?

Faith was clearly full of autotune