Ballad of Youth: Great Song or Greatest Song?
I was driving down the Route 130 corridor in South Jersey en route to class this afternoon when they played this on Hair Nation XM. First of all, I couldn't believe they'd actually play something so "obscure" by music standards, but was enthralled all the same. I forgot how much I love this song; it's my favorite Sambora song, and easily one of my favorite songs related to the band, period. I love everything about it: the sweeping acoustic opening, the kicking into a ridiculous early-90s riff, the cheesy keys that accent Richie's voice, the lyrical content, as well as Richie's vocals in general. I actually find the "Oh No!'s" in the final chorus to be moving. This is just a great song to me. Does anyone else concur?
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Forget the hearse, 'cause I nevah die.
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