Toto the Music Band

In this lifetime, I have only encountered one music band who has a lot songs titled with names of ladies. And to name a few popular songs there is Rosanna, Anna and Lea.

Mike Francis

I have been a long time fan of Mike Francis and his songs. His songs are upbeat and  they are the music you play on long drives to the provinces. Among my favorites found in his Album Mike Francis Live in Manila:

1. Let me in
2. Suddenly back to me
3. Survivor
4. Dusty Road - my ultimate driving/cruising song




I wrote about this blog as I was shocked to find out that he's gone. He was big in the 80's and 90's. Such a big loss with his unique kind of music. This short quick blog is a tribute to him.

Sadness Loneliness

As previously posted, I am an 80' 90's music lover and during the 1990's I really love the songs from the Backstreet Boys. The melody of the music is beautifully composed and the lyrics are lively, you practically attached your self and feel the music. Hardly you hear new songs today that's within those level of engagement. You would feel the emotion with the music. Here is a good audio compilation of their greatest hits in Amazon.

One of my favorite songs by the BB is Shape of my heart.
Here is the music video care of YouTube:



Here are the lyrics care of LYRICS007:


Brian: Mmmm...yeah, yeah
Baby, please try to forgive me
Stay here don't put out the glow
Hold me now, don't bother
If every minute it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man that I've become
Oh yeah

All (Chorus): Lookin' back on the things I've done
I was trying to be someone
I played my part and kept you in the dark
Now let me show you the shape of my heart

AJ: Sadness is beautiful
Loneliness is tragical
So help me, I can't win this war, oh no
AJ & Kevin: Touch me now, don't bother
If every second it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man I've become

All (Chorus): Lookin' back on the things I've done (Lookin'
on the things)
I was trying to be someone (Trying to be)
I played my part and kept you in the dark (AJ: In the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart

Nick: I'm here with my confession
Got nothing to hide no more
I don't know where to start
But to show you the shape of my heart

All: I'm looking back on things I've done
I never wanna play the same old part
And keep you in the dark (Brian: Keep you in the dark)
Now let me show you the shape of my heart

(Chorus): Lookin' back on the things I've done (Lookin' on
the things)
I was trying to be someone (Brian: Trying to be someone)
I played my part and kept you in the dark 
Now let me show you the shape of my heart (Nick: Now let me
show you the true shape of my heart)
Lookin' back on the things I've done 
I was trying to be someone 
I played my part and kept you in the dark 
Now let me show you the shape of...

AJ: Show you the shape of my heart

The line (bold italics red) "Sadness is beautiful Loneliness is tragical"  is very striking to me.
It let's you think about the difference between sadness and loneliness. For me I rather be sad than lonely as sadness can be temporary and short. Loneliness leads to prolonged and deep sadness.

80's and 90's Music

I loved the music of the 80's and 90's. These decades were the growing years and the songs and music carried us thru. Music in 2000's can't compare. Those decades produce big hits and big names in the music industry. Even the youngsters now a days love the music in those decades despite not growing into those years. Well they can Google search and hear and watch on Youtube. Thanks Google and Youtube. FM Radio Stations still play those songs and they have a particular day programmed for them.

During 80's and 90's, remixes and 12 inches were also the hype, that which you hardly find these days with music. I considered remixes as masterpieces, defining the artistic skills of music engineering.  During long drives which I was still single, I had always with me CD-R with remixes.

One of the band's that I love during these decades was ABC. I am sure for those who grew in those years, they are familiar with this band. I particular like the following 12 inch remix songs:

1. The Night You Murdered Love

2. When Smokey Sings

3. Be Near Me

And there other great bands and groups such as OMD and AHA.