Love and Regret

Deacon Blue

About Love and Regret

"Love and Regret" is the fourth single from the album When the World Knows Your Name by the Scottish rock band Deacon Blue. The main B-side is "Down in the Flood". Some versions of the single contain the additional B-side, "Undeveloped Heart", which Ricky Ross would later re-record as a solo artist. A limited edition four track live EP single was released in the 10" vinyl and CD formats at the same time as the standard singles. The live EP tracks were recorded at the following places and dates: "Love and Regret" / "It's All in the Game": The Brighton Dome on 22 May 1989 "Spanish Moon" / "Down in the Flood": The Marquee on 20 November 1986 "Dark End of the Street" / "When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)": The Venue, Dee Why, Sydney, N. S. W., Australia on 18 July 1989 


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1989
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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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Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop band formed in Glasgow during 1985. Their name was taken from the title of the Steely Dan song "Deacon Blues". The current line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard player James Prime and drummer Dougie Vipond. more »

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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.
Single Release
"Love and Regret" was released as a single in September 1988.
Chart Performance
It reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, showing significant popularity.
Song Writing
The 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.
Music Video
The music video for "Love and Regret" was filmed in black and white, which complemented the song's melancholic themes.
Backup Vocals
Lorraine McIntosh, who was a backup vocalist and percussionist of Deacon Blue, prominently featured in this song with her soulful harmonies.
Production
The track was produced by Warne Livesy, who also worked on the entire "When the World Knows Your Name" album.
Reissue
The song was reissued as a live version in 1994, showcasing the band's on-stage energy and rapport.
Legacy
Even 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.
Reviews
Critics praised "Love and Regret" for its powerful lyrics and emotive performance.
Cover Versions
Several artists chose to cover "Love and Regret", evidence of the song's lasting resonance in popular culture.
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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