Music Review: Kim Carnes "More Love"
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More Love
Album: Romance Dance
Year: 1980
According to History of Rock.com, by 1967 the Miracles had officially renamed themselves Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. From the 1967 album, Make It Happen, the single “More Love” hit #23 on the U.S. Billboard chart.
Smokey Robinson woos his crush girlfriend a promise of an affectionate relationship in the sincere ballad “More Love.”
A chivalrous piano and cordial strings open the single, setting a doting tone. In the first verse, he has finished asking her if she wants to be in a serious relationship with him. However, she has told she wasn’t sure if she was ready. He urges her to start over with him. Once she gets to know him, she will discover he is a good man with a sound heart. He’s eager to be her boyfriend.
In the chorus, he says he will give her a powerful, moving romance that will be able conquer any danger. He reassures her that his love for her will not be broken or fray for any reason.
In the second verse, he explains he’s not trying to manipulate or charm her. He cares for her and says he will be her man for life. The relationship will be his top priority and he will tend to her happiness.
The chorus is sung again.
In the third verse, he says if a disease ever strikes her, he will be there to comfort her. He will be honest with her and not become complacent in their relationship.
The chorus is sung twice to end the single.
Robinson wants to ease her fears. He’s not going to twist her emotions into something insignificant. He’s going to be the man she’s dreamed of having. She just has to trust him.
His content, protective vocals are kind and attentive of to his girlfriend. He wants her to give him the opportunity to show her all the love he has for her.
The charming arrangement whirls and careens, basking in the romantic, spring air.
The passionate “More Love” exemplifies the beauty of love.
In 1980, Kim Carnes would have her one of her first mainstream hits with her cover of the Smokey Robinson song.
Kim Carnes is embarking on a serious relationship with her boyfriend in the introspective ballad “More Love.”
Anxious synths open the single, setting a hopeful tone. In the first verse, she says she would like to be with him. However, she thinks it’s something they both have to feel and the sooner the decision is made, the quicker they can begin their future together. She thinks how all the love he will shower her with. She’s eager to feel something deep and meaningful.
In the chorus, she says her love will be undeterred by rumors and distance. It will not be secure
In the second verse, she says despite her hesitanance, she would like to be with him. Her feelings are growing. She will be devoted to him and help maintain the relationship.
The chorus is sung again.
Bells toll in their ceremonial appearance.
In the third verse, she says she will stand by him if his health detroriates and become his caregiver. She will be faithful to him and not seek out another lover. She will take him places where they first shared their kiss.
The chorus is sung again.
An admiring saxophone solo follows.
The chorus is sung twice to close the single.
Carnes and her boyfriend had a shaky start to their romance. She was seeing someone else when they first met. He was a longtime friend who had liked her for years. She had liked him afar, but was afraid. Once she broke things off with her boyfriend and began dating him casually, she had thought she was going to lose him. As he told her, he felt that she let her cyncism and disappointment cloud her judgement. However, she loves him, but is unable to express it.
Her melancholy, beseeching vocals turn the original’s tone into something complex and urgent. It’s a romance she’s been waiting for. Yet to give herself is something she wants to do, but can’t articulate it to him.
The nervous arrangement struggles and claws to fight the strain her conflicting emotions have put on the relationship, which have slowly torn it apart.
The woeful “More Love” is a splendid cover due to the subtle changes made by Carnes.
Album: Romance Dance
Year: 1980
According to History of Rock.com, by 1967 the Miracles had officially renamed themselves Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. From the 1967 album, Make It Happen, the single “More Love” hit #23 on the U.S. Billboard chart.
Smokey Robinson woos his crush girlfriend a promise of an affectionate relationship in the sincere ballad “More Love.”
A chivalrous piano and cordial strings open the single, setting a doting tone. In the first verse, he has finished asking her if she wants to be in a serious relationship with him. However, she has told she wasn’t sure if she was ready. He urges her to start over with him. Once she gets to know him, she will discover he is a good man with a sound heart. He’s eager to be her boyfriend.
“Whoa, oh/Let it be soon don't hesitate/Make love don't wait/Open your heart and let my love come in/I want the moment to start/When I can fill your heart with.”
In the chorus, he says he will give her a powerful, moving romance that will be able conquer any danger. He reassures her that his love for her will not be broken or fray for any reason.
“More love and more joy/Than age or time could ever destroy/Oh honey, now/My love will be so sound/It'll take a hundred life times/To live it down/Wear it down/And tear it down.”
In the second verse, he explains he’s not trying to manipulate or charm her. He cares for her and says he will be her man for life. The relationship will be his top priority and he will tend to her happiness.
“This is no fiction/This is no act/This is real/It's a fact/I'll always belong only to you/Each day I'll be living to/Make sure I'm giving you.”
The chorus is sung again.
In the third verse, he says if a disease ever strikes her, he will be there to comfort her. He will be honest with her and not become complacent in their relationship.
“Whoa, oh/Whoa, oh/Oh, whoa/As we grow older no need to fear/'Cause when you need me/I'll be beside you every step of the way/A heart that's truthful/And keeping it youthful.”
The chorus is sung twice to end the single.
Robinson wants to ease her fears. He’s not going to twist her emotions into something insignificant. He’s going to be the man she’s dreamed of having. She just has to trust him.
His content, protective vocals are kind and attentive of to his girlfriend. He wants her to give him the opportunity to show her all the love he has for her.
The charming arrangement whirls and careens, basking in the romantic, spring air.
The passionate “More Love” exemplifies the beauty of love.
In 1980, Kim Carnes would have her one of her first mainstream hits with her cover of the Smokey Robinson song.
Kim Carnes is embarking on a serious relationship with her boyfriend in the introspective ballad “More Love.”
Anxious synths open the single, setting a hopeful tone. In the first verse, she says she would like to be with him. However, she thinks it’s something they both have to feel and the sooner the decision is made, the quicker they can begin their future together. She thinks how all the love he will shower her with. She’s eager to feel something deep and meaningful.
“Whoa, oh/Let it be soon don't hesitate/Make love don't wait/Open your heart and let my love come in/I want the moment to start/When I can fill your heart with.”
In the chorus, she says her love will be undeterred by rumors and distance. It will not be secure
“More love and more joy/Than age or time could ever destroy/Oh honey, now/My love will be so sound/It'll take a hundred life times/To live it down/Wear it down/And tear it down.”
In the second verse, she says despite her hesitanance, she would like to be with him. Her feelings are growing. She will be devoted to him and help maintain the relationship.
“This is no fiction/This is no act/This is real/It's a fact/I'll always belong only to you/Each day I'll be living to/Make sure I'm giving you.”
The chorus is sung again.
Bells toll in their ceremonial appearance.
In the third verse, she says she will stand by him if his health detroriates and become his caregiver. She will be faithful to him and not seek out another lover. She will take him places where they first shared their kiss.
“Whoa, oh/Whoa, oh/Oh, whoa/As we grow older no need to fear/'Cause when you need me/I'll be beside you every step of the way/A heart that's truthful/And keeping it youthful.”
The chorus is sung again.
An admiring saxophone solo follows.
The chorus is sung twice to close the single.
Carnes and her boyfriend had a shaky start to their romance. She was seeing someone else when they first met. He was a longtime friend who had liked her for years. She had liked him afar, but was afraid. Once she broke things off with her boyfriend and began dating him casually, she had thought she was going to lose him. As he told her, he felt that she let her cyncism and disappointment cloud her judgement. However, she loves him, but is unable to express it.
Her melancholy, beseeching vocals turn the original’s tone into something complex and urgent. It’s a romance she’s been waiting for. Yet to give herself is something she wants to do, but can’t articulate it to him.
The nervous arrangement struggles and claws to fight the strain her conflicting emotions have put on the relationship, which have slowly torn it apart.
The woeful “More Love” is a splendid cover due to the subtle changes made by Carnes.