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Per recensire questo disco sarebbe forse più utile un esperto di marketing che un appassionato di musica. "Come on Over", uscito nella sua edizione originale (quella qui descritta) nel novembre 1997, viene rimissato due anni più tardi per il mercato europeo - con un diverso ordine dei brani - e poi ancora per altri mercati, per esempio quello australiano. Anche le copertine sono diverse, e lo stile musicale: una sorta di country-pop l'album "americano", un taglio più versato al pop per l'album "europeo". Un'ora di musica e sedici canzoni, undici (!) delle quali uscite come singoli, per questo terzo album di Eilleen Twain in arte Shania, canadese dell'Ontario.
Ma torniamo al marketing: 20 milioni di copie vendute negli Stati Uniti, il più grande successo di vendite di tutti i tempi per una musicista donna, l'album country (per chi lo considera tale) più venduto di tutti i tempi. E ancora: nella Top 20 di Billboard per 99 settimane (non raggiunse però mai la prima posizione, arrivando al massimo alla n. 2), n. 1 delle classifiche inglesi per 11 settimane, altri 14 milioni di copie vendute nel mondo Usa esclusi.
Questa è la macchina da guerra messa in piedi da Shania Twain in forza di brani come "Love Gets Me Every Time", "Rock This Country!", "Honey, I'm Home", tanto per citare qualche episodio particolarmente riuscito, oltre alla celeberrima "Man! I Feel Like a Woman". Ne è passato di tempo da quando Eilleen era una ragazzina sfortunata che a otto anni cantava nei bar, da mezzanotte alle due, per racimolare venti dollari da dare alla famiglia in difficoltà economiche. O la cenerentola che a ventidue perdeva la madre e il padre (adottivo) in un incidente stradale, e accantonava la carriera musicale per prendersi cura di fratelli e sorelle.
È perfetto per la vostra prossima festa, "Come on Over", ma prima assicuratevi che i pavimenti reggano. Oppure, se non vi piacciono le feste, leggete i testi dell'album, molti dei quali divertenti, pieni di arguzia e ironia. E d'altro canto, se vi occupate di marketing, tutto questo lo sapete già.
Elenco tracce e testi
01 Man! I Feel Like a Woman! (03:54)
I’m going out tonight - I’m feeling alright
Gonna let it all hang out
Wanna make some noise - really raise my voice
Yeah, I wanna scream and shout
No inhibitions - make no conditions
Get a little outta line
I ain’t gonna act politically correct
I only wanna have a good time
The best thing about bein’ a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun
Oh, oh, oh go totally crazy - forget I’m a lady
Men’s shirts - short skirts
Oh, oh, oh really go wild - yeah, doin’ my style
Oh, oh, oh get in the action - feel the attraction
Color my hair - do what I dare
Oh, oh, oh I wanna be free - yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man! I feel like I woman!
The girls need a break - tonight we’re gonna take
The chance to get out on the town
We don’t need romance - we only wanna dance
We’re gonna let our hair hang down
The best thing about being a woman
Is the prerogative to have a little fun
Oh, oh, oh go totally crazy - forget I’m a lady
Men’s shirts - short skirts
Oh, oh, oh really go wild - yeah, doin’ my style
Oh, oh, oh get in the action - feel the attraction
Color my hair - do what I dare
Oh, oh, oh I wanna be free - yeah, to feel the way I feel
Man! I feel like I woman!
I get totally crazy
Can you feel it
Come, come, come on baby
I feel like a woman
04 Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You) (03:34)
You’re so complicated - you hang over my shoulder
When I read my mail
I don’t appreciate it
When I talk to other guys
You think they’re on my tail
I get so aggravated when I get off the phone
And get the third degree
I’m really feelin’ frustrated
Why don’t you take a pill and put a little trust in me
And you’ll see
Don’t freak out until you know the facts
Relax
Don’t be stupid - you know I love you
Don’t be ridiculous - you know I need you
Don’t be absurd - you know I want you
Don’t be impossible
I’m mad about you (I‘m mad about you)
Can’t live without you (can‘t live without you)
I’m crazy bout you (I‘m crazy bout you)
So don’t be stupid - you know I love you
Stop overreacting
You even get suspicious when I paint my nails
It’s definitely distracting
The way you dramatize every little small detail
Don’t freak out until you know the facts
Relax - Max
Don’t be stupid - you know I love you
Don’t be ridiculous - you know I need you
Don’t be absurd - you know I want you
Don’t be impossible
I’m mad about you (I‘m mad about you)
Can’t live without you (can‘t live without you)
I’m crazy bout you (I‘m crazy bout you)
So don’t be stupid - you know I love you
Don’t be stupid - you’re my baby
I’m mad about you (I‘m mad about you)
Can’t live without you (can‘t live without you)
I’m crazy bout you (I‘m crazy bout you)
So don’t be stupid - you know I love you
Don’t be stupid - you know I love you
Don’t be ridiculous - you know I need you
Don’t be absurd - you know I want you
Don’t be impossible
08 Whatever You Do! Don't! (03:48)
Deep in Denialville
Tryin' a' fight the way I feel
I go jello when you smile
I start blushin'-my head rushin'
If you stand too close to me
I might melt down from the heat
If ya' look my way one more time
I'm gonna go out of my mind
Whatever you do...
Don't even think about it!
Don't go and get me started!
Don't you dare drive me crazy!
Don't do that to me baby!
You stop me in my tracks
My heart pumpin' to the max
I'm such a sucker for your eyes
They permanently paralyze
Whatever you do...
Don't even think about it!
Don't go and get me started!
Don't you dare drive me crazy!
Don't do that to me baby!
(Whatever you do, don't do that to me)
You got my heart under attack
You give me shivers down my back
D'ya have to walk the way you do?
I get weak just watchin' you
Whatever you do...
Don't even think about it!
Don't go and get me started!
Don't you dare drive me crazy!
Don't do that to me baby!
Don't do that-don't do that
09 If You Wanna Touch Her, Ask! (04:03)
Let me let you in on a secret
How to treat a woman right
If you're lookin' for a place in her heart
It ain't gonna happen overnight
First you gotta learn to listen
To understand her deepest thoughts
She needs to know you can be friends
Before she'll give you all she's got
If you start from the heart
You'll see love is gonna play its part
If you wanna get to know her
Really get inside her mind
If you wanna move in closer
Take it slow, yeah take your time
You must start from the heart and then...
If you wanna touch her
Really wanna touch her
If you wanna touch her, ask!
A little physical attraction
Romantic, old-fashioned charm
And a lot of love and tenderness
Is gonna get you into her arms
If you start from the heart
You'll see love is gonna play its part
If you wanna get to know her
Really get inside her mind
If you wanna move in closer
Take it slow, yeah take your time
You must start from the heart and then...
If you wanna touch her
Really wanna touch her
If you wanna touch her, ask!
Let me let you in on a secret
How to treat a woman right
If you're lookin' for a place in her heart
It ain't gonna happen overnight
First you gotta learn to listen
To understand her deepest thoughts
She needs to know you can be friends
Before she'll give you all she's got
If you wanna get to know her
Really get inside her mind
If you wanna move in closer
Take it slow, yeah take your time
You must start from the heart and then...
If you wanna touch her
Really wanna touch her
If you wanna touch her, ask!
10 You're Still the One (03:32)
Looks like we made it
Look how far we’ve come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we’d get there someday
They said, “I bet they‘ll never make it”
But just look at us holding on
We’re still together still going strong
(You‘re still the one)
You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life
(You‘re still the one)
You’re still the one I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss good night
Ain’t nothin’ better
We beat the odds together
I’m glad we didn’t listen
Look at what we would be missin’
They said, “I bet they‘ll never make it”
But just look at us holdin’ on
We’re still together still goin’ strong
(You‘re still the one)
You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life
(You‘re still the one)
You’re still the one I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss good night
(You‘re still the one)
You’re still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You’re still the one I want for life
(You‘re still the one)
You’re still the one I love
The only one I dream of
You’re still the one I kiss good night
I’m so glad we made it
Look how far we’ve come my baby
11 Honey, I'm Home (03:35)
The car won’t start - it’s falling apart
I was late for work and the boss got smart
My panty line shows - got a run in my hose
My hair went flat - man, I hate that (hate that)
Just when I thought it couldn’t get worse
I realized I forgot my purse
With all this stress - I must confess
This could be worse than PMS
This job ain’t worth the pay
Can’t wait til the end of the day
Honey, I’m on my way
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Honey, I’m home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I’m back, my head’s killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone - give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I’m home!
I broke a nail opening the mail
I cursed out loud ‘cause it hurt like hell
This job’s a pain - it’s so mundane
It sure don’t stimulate my brain
This job ain’t worth the pay
Can’t wait til the end of the day
Honey, I’m on my way
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Honey, I’m home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I’m back, my head’s killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone - give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I’m home!
Oh, rub my neck will you
Honey, I’m home and I had a hard day
Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I’m back, my head’s killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone - give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I’m home!
I’m home that feels much better
12 That Don't Impress Me Much (03:38)
I’ve known a few guys who thought they were pretty smart
But you’ve got being right down to an art
You think you’re a genius - you drive me up the wall
You’re a regular original know-it-all
Oh-oo-oh, you think you’re special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you’re something else
Okay, so you’re a rocket scientist
That don’t impress me much
So you got the brain, but have you got the touch
Don’t get me wrong, I think you’re alright
But that won’t keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don’t impress me much
I never knew a guy who carried a mirror in his pocket
And a comb up his sleeve - just in case
And all that extra hold gel in your hair oughtta lock it
‘Cause Heaven forbid it should fall out of place
Okay, so you’re Brad Pitt
That don’t impress me much
So you got the looks, but have you got the touch
Don’t get me wrong, yeah, I think you’re alright
But that won’t keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don’t impress me much
You’re one of those guys that likes to shine his machine
You make me take off my shoes before you let me get in
I can’t believe you kiss your car good night
C’mon, baby, tell me - you must be joking right!
Oh-oo-oh, you think you’re special
Oh-oo-oh, you think you’re something else
Okay, so you’ve got a car
That don’t impress me much
So you got the moves, but have you got the touch
Don’t get me wrong, yeah, I think you’re alright
But that won’t keep me warm in the middle of the night
That don’t impress me much
You think you’re cool but have you got the touch
Don’t get me wrong, yeah, I think you’re alright
But that won’t keep me warm on the long, cold, lonely night
That don’t impress me much
Okay, so what do you think, you’re Elvis or something?…
Whatever
That don’t impress me
13 Black Eyes, Blue Tears (03:39)
Black eyes, I don't need 'em
Blue tears, gimme freedom
Positively never goin' back
I won't live where things are so out of whack
No more rollin' with the punches
No more usin' or abusin'
I'd rather die standing
Than live on my knees
Begging please-no more
Black eyes-I don't need 'em
Blue tears-gimme freedom
Black eyes-all behind me
Blue tears'll never find me now
Definitley found my self esteem
Finally-I'm forever free to dream
No more cryin' in the corner
No excuses-no more bruises
I'd rather die standing
Than live on my knees
Begging please-no more
Black eyes-I don't need 'em
Blue tears-gimme freedom
Black eyes-all behind me
Blue tears'll never find me now
I'd rather die standing
Than live on my knees, begging please...
Black eyes-I don't need 'em
Blue tears-gimme freedom
Black eyes-all behind me
Blue tears'll never find me now
It's all behind me, they'll never find me now
Find your self-esteem and be forever free to dream
14 I Won't Leave You Lonely (04:12)
Together-midnight in summer
The air's so much warmer
Falling in love under starlight
Holding on so tight-together
I won't leave you lonely tonight
I want you to hold me all night
It's gonna be alright
I won't leave you lonely tonight
Imagine-the air filled with jasmine
The breeze blows with passion
You and me dance with desire
The moon is on fire-imagine
I won't leave you lonely tonight
I want you to hold me all night
It's gonna be alright
I won't leave you lonely tonight
Je t'aime beaucoup mon amour
You are the one I adore
I won't leave you lonely tonight
I want you to hold me all night
It's gonna be alright
No you won't be lonely tonight
Na-na-na...
Te amo mucho mi amor
You are the one I adore
Te amo
15 Rock This Country! (04:22)
I woke up this morning with a buzz rolling 'round in my brain
I haven't been drinking but it feels pretty good just the same
It must be contagious, looks like it's going around
It's cool once you catch it, you can't keep your feet on the ground
Oh now, come on, come on, let's get something started (let's get something started now)
Oh yeah, come on, come on, let's start something now (let's start something now)
We gonna rock this country
We gonna rock this country
Every brown-eyed boy, every blue-eyed girl
Gotta really go psycho, give it a whirl
We gonna rock this country
Right out of this world
Ah-oo-na-na-na na na na na na na
Ah-oo-na-na-na na na na na na na
From Utah to Texas, Minnesota, Mississippi too (that's right)
Or Nevada, no matter where you live, this buzz is for you (that's right)
I said come on, come on, let's get something started (let's get something started now)
Oh yeah, come on, come on, let's start something now (let's start something now)
Here we go
We gonna rock this country
We gonna rock this country
Every brown-eyed boy, every blue-eyed girl
Gotta really go psycho, give it a whirl
We gonna rock this country
Right out of this world
Ah-oo-na-na-na na na na na na na
Ah-oo-na-na-na na na na na na na
Let's go
We're plugging in the power, cranking up the sound
It's coming your direction, it's headed to your town
We're kicking up dust, blowin' off steam
Let's get nuts now, everybody scream
We gonna rock this country
We gonna rock this country
Every brown-eyed boy, every blue-eyed girl
Gotta really go psycho, give it a whirl
We gonna rock this country
Right out of this world
Ah-oo-na-na-na na na na na na na
Ah-oo-na-na-na na na na na na na
Ah-oo-na-na-na na na na na na na
Get ready, we're comin'
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