Love and Regret
Deacon Blue
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Cold dawn won`t comfort you Cold coffee Won`t see you through Cold sheets Won`t heal your heart Your frozen fingers of your Name so tarred I know so rarely That things come your way Your ways are tender And your paths are straight Your mind`s not lived in The way ours are set Your heart is open To love and regret Rings and letters they pass you by You wish them well And seldom cry For stones and promises and wedding sighs You`ve known the times that you`ve Lived and died These sailors come by And spend time ashore Their thoughts are hoarded As yours have been stored Your mind`s not lived in The way ours are set Your heart is open To love and regret Outside in the morning air I hear the soundtrack of the Blues harp player It touches feelings that you Don`t arouse Knocks me back to that Shuttered house Take me back When they`re all out Take me back to that Shuttered house I know so rarely That things come your way Your ways are tender And your paths are straight Your mind`s not lived in The way ours are set Your heart is open To love and regret Love and regret Love and regret
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Written by: RICKY ROSS
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12 facts about this song
Album's Recognition"Love and Regret" is a song from Deacon Blue's second studio album, "When the World Knows Your Name". The album was a commercial success and topped the UK Albums Chart in 1989.
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Single Release"Love and Regret" was released as a single in September 1988.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, showing significant popularity.
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Song WritingThe song was written by lead singer Ricky Ross. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and reflection and are thought to deal with themes of love, loss, and regret.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Love and Regret" was filmed in black and white, which complemented the song's melancholic themes.
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Backup VocalsLorraine McIntosh, who was a backup vocalist and percussionist of Deacon Blue, prominently featured in this song with her soulful harmonies.
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ProductionThe track was produced by Warne Livesy, who also worked on the entire "When the World Knows Your Name" album.
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ReissueThe song was reissued as a live version in 1994, showcasing the band's on-stage energy and rapport.
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LegacyEven though "Love and Regret" was not as high-charting as some other Deacon Blue tracks, it has retained its popularity over time and is regularly played during the band's live sets.
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ReviewsCritics praised "Love and Regret" for its powerful lyrics and emotive performance.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists chose to cover "Love and Regret", evidence of the song's lasting resonance in popular culture.
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Band's Favor"Love and Regret" is one of Deacon Blue's favorite songs to perform during concerts, as stated in various interviews by band members over the years.
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