Raspbernie Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 SONG OF THE WEEK #2Okay, listen up guys. There seem to be a few favorite themes to songs about girls: 1. Guy wants girl 2. Guy gets girl 3. Girl leaves guy4. Guy misses girl5. Guy thinks girl will be sorry she let him goWell, "Someday" from CHANGE OF HEART clearly fits into position #5. "SomedayWhen I'm coolShe's gonna think about howShe used to treat me so cruelOn that somedayMan, she'll crawl back to me."Nothing like a good revenge song to get you out of the mopey depression caused by losing the girl. "All By Myself?" "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again?" "The Way We Used To Be?" Not a chance on this one."So she said goodbye againI'm just waitin' for the time to comeWhen she'll get down on her kneesBeggin', now darlin', please"This song always reminds me of another great similarly themed tune, "Irene Wilde" by Ian Hunter. In "Wilde", Ian sings,"When I was just sixteenI stood waiting for a dreamAt barker street bus station every night.When I tried to get it onShe just looked at me with scornMy courage turned to dust and I took flight.For those looks they seemed to say,'You ain't nothing, go awayYou're just a face in the crowd.' So I went home and I vowedI'm gonna be somebody, someday."Needless to say, I love the melody and sound on "Someday" -- the way that deep, deep tuba-like synth comes in strong on the second verse, and I haven't even mentioned the brilliant Beach Boys "dits." Oh, and I just love how Eric does a few Ronnie Spector "Be My Baby" "Oh, oh, ohs" as the song fades out.Now it's your turn.Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas Posted November 3, 2003 Share Posted November 3, 2003 I completely agree that you can hear Eric's love for the Beach Boy's coming through loud and clear on Someday. He even sounds like Carl Wilson during certain parts of the song. This was also a B Side for one of his singles and one of my personal favorites as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Heck it's no wonder it sounds like the BB's, Bruce Johnston is one of the background singers!Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 I talked to Bruce about his work with Eric one day when I met him at Guitar Center. He said Eric was a nice guy and a real pro. I also congratulated him for writing "I Write The Songs" and "Disney Girls"...He asked me if I was trying to be a suck-up like this Roonie character he met in Cleveland...(Just kidding on that last line) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 You Da Man Cartman! Someday we may be best friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hard to believe this was the "b" side. I guess the late 70's wasn't the best of times for surf music. As I listen through the headphones I'm hearing the song in it's truest form, but I'm struck by the fact that I enjoy it more through the floor speakers with the equalizer skewed on both ends. I guess I'm biased (no pun intended) towards a little more grunt on the low end and clarity on the top. This song has a nice flow to it, the transitions are catchy, and even though Eric has said he doesn't really like to use modulation in his songwriting it works to perfection on the third verse. A great song that I never get tired of listening to! Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuke Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Hey,I always wanted to know how he BENT the piano at the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Bernie, can't give my input on number 2 song.okI don't have the album.Maybe number 3 next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 It's easy: You take a 5 foot wide fret and...Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Tony did you really meet Bruce J?Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Yes Marvin. When I worked for Guitar Center, he came in looking for a certain composition software. I told him we could special order, But he was only in town for 2 days on tour. He seemed surprised I mentioned "Disney Girls". Art Garfunkel did it justice on his 1975 Album. Johnston likes to write melodic but cornball songs.(I forgot to mention that to him...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Bruce also did great work with Eric on the vocal arrangements of "Hey Deanie"(As good a vocal arrangement I've ever heard), "She Did It" and the end of "Love Is All That Matters". Any other tunes? I think Eric should work with Bruce again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Bruce is quite underrated as both a vocal arranger and a songwriter. He's got a solo album out there if you can find it.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 My children had to listen to plently of Carmen music growing. More than plenty! Of course I always enjoyed it. One day while listening to this song my daughter said, in a very harsh tone, "Mom, he is so consieted"! To which I cracked up laughing and said "all men think like that." Then we were both laughing. Probally not what Eric had in mind, at the time, about this song, but I always though it was a funny, but good song. Sorry Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 Bernie and the guys on here, I got my income taxdone all ready,I'm going to the record store to buy the latest cdof Eric Carmen.So I can take part in the song of the week and give my input, also to listen to CD and enjoy it.Getting Caught Up with the crowd.Happy Thanks giving to you all in the U.S. Mail me a turkey leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted November 6, 2003 Share Posted November 6, 2003 The day is over, It's 3 58pm, I had to use my money for food and early Christmas shopping, when your on a fixed income, it's hard to get the items you want.Christmas for everyone is important to me, so, guys and Bernie, maybe next time or Someday, I'llget the latest Cd by Eric carmen.I paid my bills too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 With "Some Day" Eric combines lyrics and music perfectly. And the way he sings these particular lyrics is spot on. It's a perfect blend of all of his assets. And I love the attitude! Sure having a girl come crawling back is a fantasy every guy has...that's why it's so much fun to sing along. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I agree with you Dave, it is a fun song to sing along with, especially when Eric sing "She'll come crawling back to me." I love the rawness in Eric's voice, which "I" try to match sometimes, when I am completely alone, but alas, that too is pretty funny! JUNE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordharris Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 OK, Guys, I saw Eric shake hands with Elvis.Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 June, I thought I was the only one who tried to match Eric's voice when I sing that one! I love the way he sings it too! --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 I'm guilty too! This is one of the easier ones to try to match. I do it in the car. My cat, who goes to work with me, LOVES it when I sing with Eric. Tonight, on the way home, I had the radio on and I popped in the 'Berries and started singing and the cat just went nuts purring and kneading. *sigh*--I just re-read what I wrote. I sound pretty damn pathetic.....a single lady singing in the car to her cat. *geez* I am soooooo unworthy......It's no wonder I love "Winter Dreams", eh Marvin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Julie I just think you have a lucky cat! My monkeys are fans too. They just have good taste. June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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