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9.8.10
"I'll Be Your Lover, Too" - Van Morrison
I've wanted to write about this song for awhile, but couldn't quite find the right angle. There is no story, no background, no meaning - I just really adore this song. I can't take credit for finding this gem though. It's a little known song, you can find it on Van Morrison's album "His Band & The Street Choir". A friend actually turned me on to it. He's a "mans - man" type of guy, so I was pretty intrigued when he told me he was a sucker for this song that he originally heard playing at the end of "Proof of Life". The song was also featured in "Moonlight Mile". He said that when he listened he thought it was a really sad song, but after listening to the lyrics he realized it was just the opposite.
This is a completely different Morrison than that of the "Brown Eyed Girl" Van. Every once in awhile you hear a song that's so bone-chillingly beautiful it makes you a bit teary eyed. This is definitely one of those songs. The lyrics are romantic, but in a non-cheesy way. I love the into " I'll be your man - and I'll understand - and i'll do my best - to take good care of you." Because that's what love essentially is right? Finding someone who can understand you, and take care of you. It's not always lust and passion and attraction. Sometimes you find yourself most in love with someone because you trust them - and they cherish you. So thank you Van Morrison for writing a love song that more accurately describes "love" than most others.  |
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You can tell how emotional Morrison is because his voice cracks at several parts during the song. It's the kind of song you want to see performed live so that you can watch the artist's face while they're singing it. As I mentioned this song is quite unknown, originally released in 1970. I expect it will become popular again any day now though, because through my research I discovered teen heart-throb, Robert Pattison, covered it. It's too bad most tweens will have no idea Morrison was originally responsible for this masterpiece. Although Pattison does a good job, and I'll give him credit, he doesn't do it justice like Morrison does.
I'll be your man
I'll understand
And do my best
to take good care of you
Yes I will
You'll be my queen
I'll be your king
And I'll be your lover too
Yes I will
Derry down green
Color of my dream
A dream that's daily coming true
I'll tell you
When day is through
I will come to you
And tell you of your many charms
And you'll look at me
with eyes that see
And melt into each other's arms
And so I come to be the one
who's always standing next to you
Reach out for me
So I can be the one
who's always reaching out for you
Yes I will, yes I will
You'll be my queen
I'll be you king
And I'll be your lover too
5.8.10
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- Adam Lambert - If I Had You (Craig Vanity vs. Almighty Mash Edit) (4:05)
- Alexis Dante And JM Sicky Feat Eva Manson - Its Alright (Radio Edit) (3:35)
- Anabel Romero - Warning (John Rizzo Club Mix) (8:26)
- Antares - Ride On A Meteorite (Jaqbassi Remix) (4:01)
- Astorga & Nohales feat. Estela Martin - Dreaming Awake (Original Mix) (5:01)
- ATB - Could You Believe (Original Mix) (7:32)
- Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso - Together (Casimir Bootleg) (7:14)
- Benny Benassi ft Sandy - Illusion 2010 (Dj Tima in The Mix Remix) (4:41)
- Blas Marin & Antonio Jimenez - Heaven (Carlos Rus Remix) (7:33)
- Carmen Reece - Raindrop (Dave Aude Club Mix) (6:24)
- Christina Aguilera - Vanity (Fierce Tease COCKy Bootleg Mix) (6:46)
- Christopher S & Mike Candys Feat. Antonella Rocco - Rhythm Is A Dancer (Mike Candys Remix) (6:26)
- Chuckie Hardwell Ft. Ambush - Move It 2 The Drum (Tech Mix) (4:31)
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4.8.10
"Sleepwalker" - The Wallflowers
Since Bob Dylan is my "God", I guess that would make his son, Jakob Dylan the equivalent of my "Jesus". The thing that sets Jakob Dylan apart from most other famous musician's offspring is that his genes are not his claim to fame. He doesn't leverage his famous DNA to further his career. Everything Jakob has accomplished has been through his own talent and perseverance. It can't have been easy to succeed in the shadow of his famous father, but Jakob has held his own. In an interview with Jakob, Scott Gold, a Times staff writer, describes the cross that Jakob bears; "For 45 years, Bob Dylan's fans have walked a fine line between devoted and obsessive. One piece of fascination -- to both artists' chagrin -- has long focused on Jakob Dylan, the only Dylan child who elected to become a recording artist.�
Jakob was born the youngest of four children to Bob Dylan and his ex-wife Sara. Bob and Sara had the highest profile relationship of any of Dylan's romances. At least two of Bob's songs were directly written about her, "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands", and "Sara". The latter of which was an attempt to reconcile their disintegrating marriage. Jakob has commented that the Bob Dylan album, "Blood on the Tracks", is effectively a conversation between his parents. He has also admitted that one of his dad�s more famous songs, �Forever Young�, was written about him.
Jakob fronted the successful nineties band, The Wallflowers. He has also had a successful solo career as well. "Sleepwalker", was the first single off of The Wallflowers third album, "Breach". Very much like his father, much of what Jakob writes is mysterious and complicated. To sit and try decipher this song would drive me mad, so I won't offer my opinion on what the song means this time - instead i'll offer a bit of insight into one of the lyrics.
Bob Dylan often referred to famed folk singer, Sam Cooke, in his writing and Jakob Dylan seems to have followed suit. One fan breaks down the reference for us; "Cupid, don't draw back your bow, Sam Cooke didn't know what I know", refers to Cooke, in at least two different ways. Sam Cooke wrote and sang "Cupid", (Cupid, draw back your bow.."). Dylan reverses the line and asks "Cupid" to spare him from falling in love. He also plays on another one of Cooke's lyrics, "I don't know much about history..geography..(etc.) but I know that I love you and I know that if you love me too, what a wonderful world it would be." Jakob sings, "Sam Cooke didn't know what I know", meaning that love isn't the wonderful thing Cooke thought it was.
There is essence of a young Bob Dylan in Jakob Dylan's gravelly voice, and in the sophistication of his lyrics. He is very much like his father in the sense that he remains a mystery to the media and keeps his private life very private. I tried to find the acoustic version of "Sleepwalker" - which I prefer - but couldn't find a link with video. Definetly download the acoustic version.
For links to other Jakob Dylan interview check out
Maybe I could be the one they adore
That could be my reputation
It's where I'm from that lets them think I'm a whore
I'm an educated virgin
Sleepwalker, don't be shy
Now don't open your eyes tonight
You'll be the one that defends my life
While I'm dead asleep dreamin'
Cupid, don't draw back your bow
Sam Cooke didn't know what I know
I'll never be your valentine
The sleepwalker in me
And God only know that I've tried
Let me in, let me drown or learn how to swim
Just don't leave me at the window
I could be the one to be your next best friend
You may need someone to hold you
Sleepwalker, take this knife
You may see someone tonight
You'd be the one that saves my life
When I'm dead asleep dreamin'
Cupid, don't draw back your bow
Sam Cooke didn't know what I know
I'll never be your valentine
The sleepwalker in me
And God only know that I've tried
I'm in your movie and everyone looks sad
But I can hear you, your voice, the laughtrack
But you never saw my best scene
The one where I sleep
Sleepwalk into your dreams
Now, sleepwalker, what's my line
It's only a matter of time
Until I learn to open up my eyes
When I'm dead asleep dreamin'
Cupid, don't draw back your bow
Sam Cooke didn't know what I know
I'll never be your valentine
The sleepwalker in me
Now, the sleepwalker in me
Now, the sleepwalker in me
And God only know that I've tried
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