God, that version from '88 is just terrific. I remember hearing that track on a bus after picking up the cassette in Pasadena. It was older and more mature sounding. The words so honest and open, his desire for her so strong. The adult world is there lurking. I was on my own for the 1st time. I can feel those days in my heart and mind. If only we knew then what we know now.
His first mature masterpiece. I was asked by a friend the other day what my favorite record is at this point after listening for 40 or so years, I said Tunnel of Love. It has a story and a line throughout. The lust and desire, then the fear and isolation. If there is a record that separates real fans from the pretenders, it's this one.
The whole fuckin' story. Life, the universe and everything. Or at least a lifetime together. Patti's sultry eyes in Tougher now the spiritual 'Force ghost' shimmering and whispering over Bruce's shoulder in the latter. Bruce's two best videos bookending the lifetime of a loving relationship.
God, that version from '88 is just terrific. I remember hearing that track on a bus after picking up the cassette in Pasadena. It was older and more mature sounding. The words so honest and open, his desire for her so strong. The adult world is there lurking. I was on my own for the 1st time. I can feel those days in my heart and mind. If only we knew then what we know now.
His first mature masterpiece. I was asked by a friend the other day what my favorite record is at this point after listening for 40 or so years, I said Tunnel of Love. It has a story and a line throughout. The lust and desire, then the fear and isolation. If there is a record that separates real fans from the pretenders, it's this one.