[Wolfstar]

Jonny, I wish Taylor could do this song. It would be within his style, but would be really different for him: The Comedians originally sung by Roy Orbison. Not his most famous song, but it's really good and interesting. Manilow called Taylor a whiskey tenor. This song is written for that kind of voice, and it has a dramatic melody. It's on the 'Black and White Night' album I told you about awhile back. Here's the complete lyrics:

I sat there alone upon the ferris wheel
A pastel colored carriage in the air
I thought you'd leave me dangling for a little while
A silly twist upon a childish dare

Below I saw you whispering to another man
Who held the lever that could bring me down
He'd stop the world from turning at your command
It's always something cruel that laughter drowns

And I'm up while the dawn is breaking
Even though my heart is aching
I should be drinking a toast
To absent friends
Instead of these comedians

I can hardly hear the music from the carousel
The wind picks up, the carriage starts to sway
As one by one the lights go out
It's closing time
I see you take his hand and walk away, walk away

They say that you will always be the last to know
They say that all that glitters is not gold
It's not just that you're never coming back to me
It's the bitter way that I was told

And I'm up while the dawn is breaking
Even though my heart is aching
I should be drinking a toast
To absent friends
Instead of these comedians

Another good one for Taylor would be 'Running Scared.' Ace should try 'Pretty Woman,' both because it would suit his voice and because he needs to sing something less 'gay.'

[EmilyGeiger]

I love Roy Orbison...but I don't think I would want anyone singing his songs. I had a really hard time with Chris doing Johnny Cash last night. That was one of my criticisms of the movie, Joaquin could sing but I would rather of heard Johnny Cash's real voice. The lyrics in the song you posted were nice. I've never heard that one. i might have to go buy that c.d.

[Netizen]

Ace should try 'Pretty Woman,' both because it would suit his voice and because he needs to sing something less 'gay.'

Funny, I was thinking Ace should have sung 'Venus' for the 50's night, for the same reason. :)

[silent_jonny]

Another good one for Taylor would be 'Running Scared.' Ace should try 'Pretty Woman,' both because it would suit his voice and because he needs to sing something less 'gay.'

ROFL!

Orbison would be a great choice for Hicks--he needs a great choice.

But apparently next week's theme is "Songs of the 21 Century"--no song older than 6 years. I don't know how Hicks will adapt to that.