Re: You're the One - a vote for

[merlin@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (john higdon)]

In article <9402182347.AA09145@bugs.TQS.COM> steve.b@TQS.COM (Steve Berlin) writes:
   
   >A lot of folks who should know better but obviously don't have been pooh-
   >poohing the song "You're the One".  In my humble yet still entirely correct
   >opinion, this is a wonderful song.  I *LIKE* cheesy Hammond Organ blues songs!
   >As for the lyrics, if you've ever had a relationship break up, if you can't
   >relate to this song, please inform us what species you belong to since it is
   >obviously not one which has emotions.

The problem that I have with You're the One is that I cannot take it
seriously.  I keep imagining Kate, as she is singing, starting out the 
door.  She's just about out, then suddenly, unexpectedly steps back inside,
and sings another few lines.  This sequence seems to repeat itself throughout
the song, and soon becomes tiresome.  I find the song, not moving or
dramatic, but overly melodramatic.  And by adding the Hammond and the
Trio into the mix, it gets pushed over the top.
Too, there is that silly little taunt after the first chorus:
	"It's alright I know where I'm going
	 I'm going to stay with my friend
	 Mmm, yes, he is very good looking..."
and I've never found the "Bullshit" quote in TSOS as strange, jarring, and
out of character as Kate saying:
	"Let's danger it up"
And finally, back to repetitious melodrama, we have
	"Just forget it alright"
followed by, pleading
	"Sugar?...Honey?..."

Kate, he may be the only one that you want, but if you're going to go...
Then go!!
	
John H.  (Who will one day be in the poorhouse, but will at least have a
	  shitload of good music to listen to.  If he still has a CD 
	  player....)