Blame It On Love [Explicit Lyrics]

About the Artist
Steven has emerged in Salt Lake City via Minnesota as an edgy singer-songwriter & musician, rooted in classic and modern rock. Lyrically, his confessional style arrests like the best new voices - revealing old truths in new and enlightened ways. Musically, "Blame It On Love" is located on the cutting edge of AAA.

With the intensity of AC/DC, the theatrics of David Bowie and the passion of Bruce Springsteen, Steven along with his live band "The Dogs On Fire", have quickly earned the reputation as one of the best live acts on the west coast.

Band members: Studio Musician include
Steven Wells: lead & background vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, bass, keys, drum programming & percussion.
Rich Wyman: piano. (tracks 3,4,6,8,10)
Jason Linford: (Second Hand Grace) acoustic, electric & slide guitars, bass & mandolin.
Steven Urie: drums

Additional musicians:
Electric & acoustic guitars: Chris Gigliotti (Hard Knox), Jason Lamb (Swamp Donkeys), Justin Johnson (Chola) & James Burnitt.
Bass guitars: David Briggs (All Souls Ave.), John Maxwell (Chola), John Belt, Bret Carlisle, Ross Gigliotti, Rehan Jacob (Honest Engine) & Scott Carleson.
Drums: Shane McClellan.
Piano/organ: Kevin Hagberg, Bryan Carr (PCP Berzerker).
Background vocals: Kami Hall (Second Hand Grace), Ross Gigliotti, Kevin Hagberg.

Product Description
Steven Wells "Blame It On Love", is an eleven-song tapestry of rock & roll with traditional elements (acoustic guitar, piano, mandolin, etc.) woven throughout.

From the haunting gait of "Blood On Your Hands" to the reflective spirit of "fire flies", the album charts a wide range of raw emotion. The title is a heartfelt lament over a failing relationship.

Blame It On Love,Ghostowne,Clumsy Buddha,Painstakingly Crafted Mid-West Rock

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Average customer rating: What's happened to Debbie? A Taste of Broadway OUCH! (Deborah Gibson ) AT HER BEST!!!! Deborah delivers deliciously

Colored Lights: The Broadway Album Debbie Gibson , Jule Styne , Charles Strouse , Michael John LaChiusa , Peter Allen , Claude-Michel Schoenberg , John Harold Kander , George Gershwin , Richard Rodgers , William Finn , Ron Abel , John Krovoza , Ruth Bruegger , and Steve Orich Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Naked M.Y.O.B Deborah Dust Off and Dance What You Want ASIN: B0000DJYNR Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. Let Me Entertain You (Gypsy)
2. Blame It On The Summer Night (Rags)
3. Raise The Roof! (The Wild Party)
4. I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love (The Boy From Oz)
5. On My Own (Les Miserables)
6. Colored Lights (The Rink)
7. I'm The Greatest Star (Funny Girl)
8. Who Are You Now? (Funny Girl)
9. They All Laughed (Shall We Dance?)
10. Sex (Skirts)
11. Maybe This Time (Cabaret)
12. I Enjoy Being A Girl (Flower Drum Song)
13. Anytime (I Am There) (Elegies: A Song Cycle)

Customer Reviews:

What's happened to Debbie?.......2005-04-15

I am not a staunch Gibson fan like most of the drooling 5-star reviews here. But I loved her in the 80's and think her to be a talented singer-songwriter who puts modern pop moppets to shame. I thought it was awesome when she broke into Broadway and made a steady career of it.
Then I heard 'Colored Lights'.
I ask, Debbie!(sorry, DEBORAH), what has happened to you??
Like others here, I applaud her choice to include lesser-known songs. But in doing so, it really behoves her to SELL them as great songs, not rework them for her own interpretation. I felt like I was listening not to the pure-toned, crystal voice of our favourite teen idol, but someone doing a bad impersonation of her. There is hardly a single line she sings which isn't punctured by bad ennunciation, poor phrasing or a lack of respect for the intent of the composers.
There were no gravelly growls(meant to sound sexy, no doubt, but too overdone to succeed), breathy sighs, uneven tone, lacklustre dynamics, excessive scooping, wavery pitch and lack of top range in the Debbie Gibson I remember. But her voice on this album is such a mere shadow of its youthful self that she resorts to these irritating vocal bandaids to get through the song. Any track that had a 'big finish' invariably caused her to run out of steam long before she got there. A belter, Deb is not.
(and I know what I'm talking about, I'm a trained singer myself. If Deborah has a singing teacher, he/she should be shot).

This album was a huge disappointment for me. I love Broadway, but Deb fails terribly to give these songs the great renditions they deserve.
I should add, I have never had the fortune to see Deb sing live, so for all I know, maybe she COULD have done these songs justice had she avoided the pop slant. But this album shows neither the songs nor any talent she still has to advantage at all.

Listen to some Idina Menzel if you want a pop-feel voice that can also out-Belt them all.

A Taste of Broadway.......2004-10-13

I've been a fan of her since God only knows. I know she's not just talented but she is very passionate of (her) music. Knowing that she moved herself into broadways, it's rather of a challenge for me to listen to the songs especially when I'm too familiar with her pop genre. But after a while, I'm used to it coz Debbie is still Debbie to me. She's not afraid of re-arranging the original song to her style, at least she knows what she's doing and again she's proven it. My most favourite track is "Colored Lights", it's light, cheerful, somewhat witty and, in a way, brings up my imagination of seeing her (and the casts) on stage performing the song. All in all, Debbie still has a class and style for us to share.

OUCH!.......2004-08-23

Deborah Gibson is a talented rock star. With a good musical director, she has proved herself to be a wonderful musical theatre performer. This album, however, is a very uneasy marriage of the two genres. She sings every showtune on the album as if it's a pop tune with horrendous bubble gum arrangements. I have seen Miss Gibson in two musicals and have heard her sing showtunes live on other occasions- she knows how to sing showtunes. On this album, however, she's trying to pander to her pop audience and in the process, she created an album that fails as a pop album and as a showtune album. I can only hope that Miss Gibson finds a better musical director the next time she decides to record showtunes.

(Deborah Gibson ) AT HER BEST!!!!.......2004-04-23

Deborah really sing's her heart out on this cd
and it is a must for all of Deborah's Fan's.
Please take the time out and listen to some clip's
of some of the song's from the album. Thank's.

Love You Deborah!!!!
You are the Best!!!!

Deborah delivers deliciously.......2004-02-13

After more than 15 years in the business, Deborah Gibson has learned many lessons and fulfilled many dreams. After 2001's horrifyingly misguided "M.Y.O.B.," she returns to the adult contemporary sound that landed her two number one hits on the Billboard charts, and turns that up a couple of notches. By selecting 13 showtunes from varying Broadway musicals, Gibson satisfies immensely, and delivers a unique compilation worthy of at least one full listen.

"Colored Lights" is not meant to be a showcase of hit tunes; many of the songs on this opus aren't radio hits. Instead, Gibson puts together a delicious smorgasbord of rhythmic melodies and heartfelt ballads that complement her voice (that, strangely enough, hasn't seemed to change that much after more than a decade in the industry).

What is also important to consider in one's evaluation of "Colored Lights" is that, while comparison with the original works/performers is inevitable, we should also take the time to consider that Gibson's pop sensibilities will always shine through. Perhaps it is for that reason, that Gibson has had the best of both pop stardom and Broadway success, that she gives new dimension to these melodies.

The standouts on this collection include "I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love," which radio would do well to pick up, as the soothing melody and heartfelt delivery will find AC audiences easily; "On My Own," off "Les Miserables," where Gibson as Eponine sounds both heartbroken yet hopeful; the playful title track, from "The Rink," which features some of the most whimsical lyrics I've heard off Broadway thus far; "Raise the Roof," which is truly enjoyable in its pseudo-Latino reincarnation in Gibson's hands (yes, it does beg for a house remix; Gibson's gay audience will see to its success), and "Anytime (I Am There)," which is heartbreaking in its stark delivery, and is easily one of my top five Gibson tracks of all time.

Admittedly, Gibson can't overcome comparisons to the definitive versions of some of the songs. Let's face it: Debbie ain't no Barbra. Her versions of "I'm the Greatest Star" and "Who Are You Now?," while stellar on their own, just fall flat when compare to Streisand's. "Let Me Entertain You," off "Gypsy," ironically, isn't very entertaining, and "Blame It On The Summer Night" drags on.

All in all, "Colored Lights" puts together a collection of songs that are quite distinct and classy, and is easily one of the more worthy albums in Ms. Gibson's discography. She would do well to continue producing albums along this line instead of trying to fight the Britney's and Christina's, because those fads fade, and only the classics remain. Trust in "Colored Lights" to earn a well-deserved place in that section of your record collection.

Average customer rating: Rachel is indeed Sweet The "SWEET"est voice you'll ever hear! Coulda / Shoulda Been Better Blame It On Bad Remastering Contains Rachels' "Shadows of the Night" (slightly diff. lyrics).

Then He Kissed Me/Blame It on Love Rachel Sweet Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: B.A.B.Y.: The Best of Rachel Sweet Protect the Innocent Night Out Fool Around Convertible Music: From the Hip ASIN: B000B2WJTC Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

1. Shadows of the Night
2. Then He Kissed Me/Be My Baby
3. Billy and the Gun
4. Party Girl
5. Two Hearts Full of Love
6. Little Darlin'
7. Fool's Story
8. Everlasting Love - Rex Smith, Rachel Sweet
9. Streetheart
10. Voo Doo
11. Paralyzed
12. Sticks and Stones
13. American Girl
14. Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
15. Blame It on Love
16. Hearts on the Line
17. Cruisin' Love
18. Cool Heart
19. Baby Blue

Customer Reviews:

Rachel is indeed Sweet.......2007-01-08

Probably one of the most overlooked talents of all times. If you have never heard of Rachel Sweet then search her on Amazon and buy everything that is available. She is indeed that good. If you don't melt when you hear "Then he Kissed Me" you may not truly be human.

The "SWEET"est voice you'll ever hear!.......2006-07-17

Rachel Sweet SHOULD have made it big in the music industry,
however due to poor representation and lack of promotion, this
talented voice was left by the way-side.
Upon her arrival on the music scene, she was "the little girl
with the big voice".
Signed to the now-gone "Stiff" label, critics raved about the
talent of this young girl from Akron, Ohio. She had the voice
that SHOULD have sold more records (in my opinion) than
Madonna, Britney Spears, etc.
Rachel Sweet IS a great singer...PERIOD!
I am certain that I am not alone in saying "Rachel,we miss
you and want you back in the music scene!"
She did appear in several TV episodes ("Seinfeld", "Dream On",
"Night Court", etc.) and a few movies ("Gypsy", "Sing", "The
Investigator" and "All Tied Up"). Her parts were ALWAYS way too
brief! She's the reason "Cry-baby" is such a fun movie (she's
the singing voice of Amy Locane). She's the ONLY voice that
should have ever been used for "Barbie's" singing voice - she
was only one of several. If you can obtain a copy of the out-of-
print "Barbie" cd, I urge you to listen!
The best thing about Rachel is that she can do any style of
music. Her early singles for "Derrick" label were full out and
out country. Her "stiff" days consisted of country, rock and
roll and even a touch of blues as did her "columbia" days
with some added pop! I even have her singing "silver bells"
which is my favorite version of THAT song! She's done several
children's music which has become a fun part of my collection!
Her first two albums- "Fool Around" and "Protect The Innocent"
showcase the variety of her vocal talents. This collection of
her final two LPs for Columbia, show her in a different style,
slightly more mature. Her version of "shadows of The night" is
BETTER than Pat Benatar! Her only hit in the U.S. was "Everlasting Love" with Rex Smith. She deserved MORE HITS!
Where is Rachel now? She has done producing and writing for
several comedy sitcoms ("Sports Night", "Dharma and Greg",
"The Nanny", etc.) and hosted her own "WAY TOO SHORT-LIVED"
series on the Comedy Channel titled "The Sweet Life".
(All you DVD companies out there-obtain the rights and
get THIS series released!)
Lately there has been NO SIGN of this talented actress/singer.
RACHEL-WE MISS YOU !!!!!!!!!!
For those of you who have not been introduced to this great
talent-take the first step-PURCHASE THIS CD-LISTEN AND ENJOY-
then go from there!

Coulda / Shoulda Been Better.......2006-06-07

Man - these two disks just didn't hold up over time. Of Sweet's four disks, '....Then He Kissed Me' was her weakest anyway. Sorry - but anyone who is forced by a record company to duet w/Rex Smith is a goner.

That's not to say that there aren't some moments. "Shadows of the Night" is still better than Benatar's - but maybe that's because I knew it before Pat came out w/it. The rest of the disk just seems so amateurish. It really was beneath Sweet's talents and ability.

'Blame it on Love' is a little stronger. The material and production are hers - so in theory she'd have only herself to blame for her success or failure. It's really a draw. The first half of the album (or most of it) is actually quite good ("Voo Doo", "Paralyzed"), but after it hits "Cruisin' Love", it becomes like material on '....Then He Kissed Me'. Really nothing special.

Though Sweet's voice was probably strongest on her debut, her strongst material and diversity really shine on 'Protect the Innocent' - which is not domestically on CD.

Blame It On Bad Remastering.......2006-02-08

At long last these two great albums see the light of day on CD -- only to be botched by Sony/BMG/Collectibles. I have to disagree with the previous reviewer who raved about the "pristine remastered sound." It is harsh, compressed, nearly unlistenable! This is truly one of the worst-sounding CDs I have ever heard. Absolutely brutal! The first album, And Then He Kissed Me, is by far the worst; Blame It On Love fairing a little better. To top it off, the inserts are skimpy and don't reproduce any of the original artwork. No (re)mastering credits, or blame, are given. This whole production is a real shame and a disappointment. Here's hoping a reissue label out there (that actually cares about the music) gives these albums the proper treatment.

Contains Rachels' "Shadows of the Night" (slightly diff. lyrics)........2005-12-31

"... and then he kissed me" was not Rachels' greatest release but it did contain her FANTASTIC version of "Shadows of the Night" (Yes, the song that Pat Benatar turned into a hit). This version contains a few changes because Rachel added her own lyrics (Which Benatar removed).

"Blame it on Love" is the album that should have made Rachel a household name. "hearts on the line" is great power-pop. "Voodoo", "paralyzed" and "sticks and stones" showcase the different styles she is capable of.

Both albums have flaws and more than a few "duds" but they also have some real high points. When these two albums are combined together you just can't lose! If you missed Rachel Sweet in the 80's... you might want to give her a listen now. Better late than never!

As mentioned in another review, the sound quality on this CD suffers from poor re-mastering. The tracks on ".. then he kissed me" seem to have the highs and lows chopped off, almost as if you're listening to a collection of very compressed mp3's. The poor re-mastering and a slight "glitch" in the track "shadows of the night" detracts from the overall listening enjoyment of this CD. I'm glad these albums are finally on CD, but I was hoping for higher quality sound and was very surprised about the sound glitch in one of my favorite tracks!

-JM

Average customer rating:

Love and Tonic Blame It on Jane Manufacturer: Blame It On Jane ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA32M6 Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

1. Feel Like a Fool
2. Take Me Now
3. Boy from Boonville
4. Love & Tonic
5. Hip Hugging Dress
6. Only One
7. Old No. 7
8. Falling Up
9. River Road
10. Laundry

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Blame It On Love And All The Great Hits Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000F3PBHY

Product Description

Great Hits Plus 3 New Big Hits. Original Motown Release

Average customer rating:

Blame It on Love Augie Meyers Manufacturer: Texas World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000089YAC Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

1. Autumn Eyes
2. Blame It on Love
3. Runnin' Round on Me
4. 9 Million Pictures
5. Gypsy Rider
6. Monday, Tues., Wed.
7. Talk It Over
8. Last Night I Cried
9. Close the Damn Door
10. Daddy You're My Hero
11. I Cried a Tear
12. I Wonder Why

Average customer rating:

Blame It On Love Ghostowne Manufacturer: Clumsy Buddha ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000046Q4I Release Date: 1999-12-14

Tracks:

1. The Crawl
2. Blinded
3. Feeling The Changes
4. Blame It On Love
5. Do Me That Way
6. Blood On Your Hands
7. Something So Good
8. Fire Flies
9. Shadows
10. Last Song 4 U
11. Goodbye

Album Description

Steven Wells "Blame It On Love", is an eleven-song tapestry of rock & roll with traditional elements (acoustic guitar, piano, mandolin, etc.) woven throughout.

From the haunting gait of "Blood On Your Hands" to the reflective spirit of "fire flies", the album charts a wide range of raw emotion. The title is a heartfelt lament over a failing relationship.

Average customer rating:

FRANK SINATRA [3 CD Set / 35 Songs] OL' MAN RIVER / A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND / MY HEART TELLS ME TRACK LISTINGS............................ , mimi / i'll string along with you / after i say i'm sorry / a lover is blue / speak low , dance ballerina dance / serenade of the bells / devil & the deep blue sea / my heart tells me / i wonder who's kissing her now / long ago and far away , lilli bolero / suddenly it's spring / i wish i didn't love you so / you're the top / lilly belle / wing & a prayer , it's all up to you / some other time / you've got a hold on me / a good man is hard to find / right kind of love , s'wonderful / they say it's wonderful / blue skies / begin the beguine / ol' man river / don't blame me , and laura / it all depends on you / i fall in love with you everyday / the music stopped / i don't stand a ghost of a chance / you do something to me ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000TMY6LI

Average customer rating: Nice collection of his lesser-known songs. Cheapo hit CD thrown together after "Motown 25" I Always Dug this Set Just a Touch away from Great Not a really exciting CD.

Blame It on Love and All the Great Hits Smokey Robinson Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | R&B General | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classic R&B | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Motown | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Motown | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Soul General | Soul | R&B | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000001AHV Release Date: 1991-11-25

Tracks:

1. Blame It On Love
2. Just Like You
3. Don't Play Another Love Song
4. Tell Me Tomorrow
5. Being With You
6. Cruisin'
7. If You Wanna Make Love (Come 'Round Here)
8. Just A Touch Away
9. Baby Come Close
10. Let Me Be The Clock

Customer Reviews:

Nice collection of his lesser-known songs........2005-09-10

I was lucky enough to find this CD at a local shop at a good price and its musical selection is quite good. This collection focuses exclusively on his late '70s and early '80s ballads--while definitely not definitive, it serves its purpose. Smokey is one of the best singer/songwriters of all time and this fine anthology allows us to revisit some of his lesser-known (but still gorgeous) love songs. Buy it if you can find it!

Cheapo hit CD thrown together after "Motown 25".......2001-11-29

This piece of marketing foof doesn't begin to do justice to the legendary Smokey Robinson. After the surge in interest in all things Motown after the "Motown 25" TV special, this pretty bad compilation CD appeared in the stores. The title song was a midchart hit and not very good, therefore a weak draw for the record. Far worse than that was the exclusion of any early solo hits except for "Baby Come Close." Clearly a superficially-executed disc for the superficial fan who didn't realize the man existed before "Cruisin'". "...and All The Great Hits"??? They have got to be kidding.

Hopefully soon to fall out-of-print in favor of the FAR superior "Ultimate Collection" and "Solo Anthology."

I Always Dug this Set.......2000-05-10

Smokey Robinson is one Of The Greatest Writers&Producers ever&this Set Highlights SOme Of His Many Great Songs.Being With You,Crusin,Tell Me Tomorrow are Some Of the Great Songs here.His Voice as his Work are Timeless a True Genius&Legend.

Just a Touch away from Great.......2000-01-04

For the die-hard Smokey fan, this CD is well worth the price, mainly due to a handful of titles; 'Blame It On Love,' and 'Tell Me Tomorrow,' (two very good songs) are difficult to find on CD. 'Don't Play Another Love Song,' 'Just Like You', and 'Just a Touch Away' (originally recorded as a duet with High Inergy) are found only on this collection and they are all wonderful.

The remaining tunes can be found on just about every other Smokey Robinson Greatest hits album.

What would've made this compilation superb is the addition of such hits as 'Quiet Storm,' 'Virgin Man,' 'Mother's Son,' 'Best For Last,' 'And I Don't Love You' and 'Train Of Thought.' Great songs that all got air play.

Not a really exciting CD........1999-12-10

I am not very excited with this album, after listening to it. The only reason why I purchased it is because as a DJ, I have to cater to the segment of the population who are in love with Smokey's music. Apart from Cruising and Being with you, the CD is pretty lackluster.

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