This was the British Columbia native's first top ten hit, in 1983, the greatest year for MTV and videos. I loved the opening riff, the melody of the song, and, well, the hot brunette in the video, let's be honest. Hey, I was 22, what can I say?
This was before Adams began doing only lame movie soundtrack and lamer ballads (though the dreadful "Straight From the Heart" was on the same album as "Cuts Like a Knife."), "This Time" was also a hit single from that album.
The video itself is classic cheapo video, filmed in a swimming pool. Sometimes I think the vids were better when they were low budget.
I had a major crush on him in college. Just watching that video makes me feel 20 - now I'm strangely craving Ramen and upside-down margarita shooters.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget the lame Heaven. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteThat takes me back, too.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine had an outdoor wedding and when the ceremony was done and they were walking back down the 'aisle', out of the woods came the worst sound ever - Brian singing "Everything I Do, I Do It For You". Ugh.
ReplyDeleteWhy are all of your "Forgotten Videos" ones that I remember all too well? Oh yeah, I was an MTV junkie.
ReplyDeleteSo the burning question is...who is the hot brunette in the video?! I'd really like to know...can't find it on google.
ReplyDeleteHelp!