Never Stop is the quintisential summer love song. It was groovy, funky, soulful, jazzy and one you could listen to over and over again. Just like I do. Not only do I love the song, but the video was a perfect compliment to the song. The beach scene with the band kickin through the water, laughing and just having fun made you wanna go find them and be there until the last note. I cant say enough about N’Dea Davenport’s  (the Atlanta connection) vocals on the song. Im no music critic, but that voice deserves some kind of award.  And I know your saying but this song came out in 1991, not the 80s. I know, I know, but this is my blog and I say it stays. Enjoy…and never stop.

Lyrics courtesy of LyricsDownload
Never stop me for give in up
Never stop me for give in up
Never stop me for give in up X 2
Givin up feels so good to be together
Spending some time
Makin love
Makin plans to last forever
Stayin true until the end
True oo theres aint a minute of the the day that’s without you
Hoping that you feel it too What you want
What your feelin I am feelin too
Never stop never givin up

Never stop me for give in up
Never stop me for give in up
Never stop me for give in up

never green growin up but fadin never
this is what Id love to gain
free at last
free from all the pain and sorrow
never feel the hurt again

take your time wont you try love
not just think you can but love X 2
never stop never stop

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I have to admit I’m a sucker for those falsetto riffs. And Byron Stingily, Ten City’s lead singer, screams with the best of ‘em. Especially on this song called “That’s the way Love Is”. The song came out in 1989 and went to #1 on the charts. I bet a cool million if it was remixed and rereleased it would make #1 again. The best thing about the song (besides it being ear candy) was the lyrics. Check em out below. Wow, what ever happened to great lyrics?

At the No Names in Frankfurt, That’s the Way Love Is was a mega crowd pleaser. The thumping house bassline complemented the message of the song in a unique way that made you think about love, messed up love and love you coulda, shoulda, woulda had. And of course, it was house magic.  TWLI has been remixed to high heaven but I can honestly say that every remix I’ve heard is awesome. Turn up the pc speakers and enjoy!

Lyrics courtesy of Lyricsdownload

Two people take a vow to be together
and live and love each other forever.
They promise to love a lifetime
funny thingthen they change their minds.
They both go their seperate ways and love is just a memory.
But a young heart doesn’t stay sad long

another love soon comes along.

That’s the way love is
that’s the way love is

that’s the way love is.

Two people don’t get along
deep down in

both have feelings very strong

They try hard to conceal it.
Their hearts burn ’cause they both know they can feel it.

That’s the way love is
that’s the way love is

that’s the way love is.

Lovers leave without a reason
feelings change just like seasons.
In love nothing’s for certain

There’s no use in pretending what’s behind the curtain.

That’s the way love is
that’s the way love is

that’s the way love is.

No one knows how this feeling goes
it’s hard to believe

Even stranger to conceive.
It’s so gratifying
love’s feeling
ain’t no denying.
Yet it’s so unfair when the feeling’s no longer there.

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Remember Timex Social Club’s “Rumors”? I loved that snooty sounding name. It spawned an “answer” song (i.e. “Jealousy”). DJs ususally played them back to back. Both were fun and messy. If you think that TSC sounded like another group called Club Nouveau, youre right. They were formed by the same person, Jay King.  King formed CN after TSC disbanded. Ok, so what kinda rumors are out there on you? 

Lyrics to Rumors courtesy of Lyrics Download

Look at all these rumors-running me everyday-
I just need some time-some time to get away from-
from all these rumors I can’t take it no more-my best friend say did you
hear the one about me and the girl next door?-

(verse)

How do rumors get started?-their started by the jealous people and- they get mad about somthin’they had, and sombody else is holdin’- They tell me that temptation is very hard to resist- these wicked women , oohh they just persist- maybe you think it’s cute , but girl I’m not impressed-I tell you one time only with my business please don’t mess–

(chorus)

Did you hear the one about susan?-some say she’s much too loose- that came straight from a guy who claims he’s tastin’ her juice- Did you hear the one about Michael? – Some say he must be gay- I tried to argue but they said if he were straight he would’nt move that way- Did you hear the one about Tina? – some say she’s just a tease- in a camosal she’s six feet tall she’ll knock you to you knees..

(chorus)

I can’t go no place without somebody pointin’ a finger- I can’t show my face cuz when it comes to rumors I’m a dead ringer- I’ll think I’ll write my congressman and tell him to pass a bill- the next time they catch
somebody started rumors-shoot to kill!–

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