Let’s talk about irresistible tunes, shall we? Like, probably this one right here… A mesmerizing, early ’90s gem that many have forgotten, though it’s probably one of Winger’s greatest tracks of all time! Play it now for good old time’s sake – that’s the only way to do it justice!
“Down Incognito” is the second track of Winger’s third studio album, titled “Pull”. The ’80s were long gone and with them, part of the band’s signature glam rock vibes. The ’80s Winger sound was substituted by darker, harder and certainly more musically-challenging atmosphere. The little plot twist was appreciated by fans and many claim that this is Winger’s best release so far. The numbers weren’t as generous as the fans of the band and the album couldn’t match the success of the previous two but the times – they were changing so I suppose it was a natural outcome. Of course, the theme of this album was also a little bit different, more mature, focusing on social and political issues, even.
The greatest thing about this album is the signature guitar-driven Winger sound, accompanied by Kip’s one of a kind vocals. I swear I can listen to this guy sing all day long with that angelic rock & roll voice!
In addition to “Down Incognito” which is, hands down, my favorite track from the record, “Spell I’m Under” and “The Lucky One” are two other significant reasons why I am recommending or reminding everyone of this early ’90s hard rock gem of an album. “The Lucky One” has always been one my heart’s favorite ballads.
All in all, “Pull” presents a quite intriguing musical diversity which is one of the reasons why I wanted to feature it on my blog. There’s plenty of sass, heartbreak, high-level vocals, solid guitars and so much more! Winger evolved with this album so if you are a fan of their earlier work (nothing wrong with that I love the first releases with all my heart and soul) and don’t know much about the band after their first two albums, now might be the best time to check out their third release.
Tell me what you think about it and share your favorite song in the comment section below:
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It’s time to crown the GREATEST (power) ballad of the ’80s!
The glory days of rock ballads may be long gone, but all those breathtaking mellow tunes are still relevant and still loved by people from all over the world. As a (power) ballad enthusiast and a huge fan of the ’80s rock music scene, I decided to prepare this little poll for my readers to see which one of these tearjerkers will turn out to be the most beloved one!?
Please feel free to participate in my poll or add a favorite (power) ballad in case it’s not on the list! The results will be announced one month from now in a separate publication!
Happy Voting!
Released: August 10, 1988 Genre: Glam Rock / Hard Rock / Progressive Metal Duration: 43:50 Label: Atlantic Producer(s): Beau Hill Certified: Platinum (RIAA)
OVERVIEW
By the time Winger, led by the charismatic vocalist and bass player Kip Winger, debuted, the popularity of glam rock, along with the attention it received from media outlets, was already disappearing, in favor of grunge acts. Nevertheless, their 1988 self-titled release, still managed to impress the audience with its high quality musicianship, ranging from unforgettable melodies to earth-shaking guitar riffs by Reb Beach. Let’s not forget Kip’s vocal range, which put to shame the majority of male vocalists of that era (even the big names). On the surface, “Winger” may sound like your standard, “safe” hard rock album, fueled with the same old lyrics and well-known rock stunts. However, once you get to know it a little bit deeper, you can easily feel how different it is from the rest of the late ‘80s hard rock albums. Winger’s debut deserves a round of applause for showcasing first-class songwriting skills and distinctive progressive metal touches, hidden here and there in almost each song.
Every track on “Winger” is a potential radio hit. The opening tune, “Madalaine”, which also was their first single, grabs you by the throat right from the very beginning. The immensely catchy and sexy “Seventeen” is one of Winger’s instantly recognizable classics; there’s no way you can forget those fiery riffs. “Hungry” is one of a kind rock fiesta, combining string instruments, haunting chorus and explosive rhythms. The crown jewel of the album has to be the ultimate power ballad “Headed for Heartbreak”. There’s no way you won’t get hooked right from its first opening seconds. That electrifying race between keyboards and guitars, decorated with Kip’s thrilling groans, is something you don’t hear every day! This may as well be one of the top 10 power ballads of the ‘80s! “Without the Night” is the other mid-tempo ballad, which is equally fierce and intriguing as “Headed for Heartbreak”.
Don’t overlook this brilliant album, that’s all I want to say to you. I strongly believe that “Winger” can easily appeal to any rock fan out there – it has the strong hooks, the right lyrics and the flaming riffs, all wrapped under excellent music craftsmanship and superb talent. It’s a must for any record collection!
Madalaine Hungry Seventeen Without The Night Purple Haze State of Emergency Time To Surrender Poison Angel Hangin On Headed for a Heartbreak Higher & Higher
Hungry
Seventeen
Madalaine
Without the Night
Headed for a Heartbreak
References:
“Winger(album) Official Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winger_(album) P.S. I don’t own any audio or visual material used in this publication. All the rights and credits go to the owners and/publishers.
The publication expresses my personal opinion and in no way is trying to make a generalized statement. Please be kind and considerate when you read and/or comment.
Cheers~
Nothing wrong with being a little suggestive and naughty from time to time! Rock&Roll has always been fun and sexy, after all! Many rock tunes are regarded as too provocative, getting out of hand and even a little bit sexist, but we have to understand that making love has always been and will always be an inseparable part of music.
I’ve always been somehow drawn to this direct, quite voluptuous side of rock&roll because let’s face it – it’s what makes things so much more interesting. I have created this playlist of 20 classic rock songs that are pretty spicy but definitely worth listening to. Whether its rhythm, lyrics or the overall atmosphere, each of these songs is about to make you sweat, I guarantee it! Also, if you and your significant other are in a good mood, this playlist can be a suitable companion for your special night.
I would also like to thank my Twitter friends who also participated in the creation of this playlist! You guys are awesome (you know who you are)!
Feel like making love?
The Doors – Light My Fire (1966)
Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar (1971)
Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love (1969)
AC/DC – The Jack (1976)
Bad Company – Feel Like Making Love (1975)
Montrose – Rock Candy (1973)
Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar on Me (1987)
Scorpions – Rock You Like a Hurricane (1984)
Thunder – Dirty Love (1990)
Danger Danger – Naughty Naughty (1989)
Guns ‘N’ Roses – Rocket Queen (1987)
Winger – Seventeen (1988)
Kix – Midnight Dynamite (1985)
Great White – Baby’s on Fire (1989)
Firehouse – Hold Your Fire (1992)
38 Special – Rockin’ Into the Night (1980)
Aerosmith – Love in an Elevator (1994)
Def Leppard – All Night (1999)
Kiss – Uh! All Night (1985)
Van Halen – Hot For Teacher (1984)
Lynch Mob – Tangled in the Web (1992)
P.S. I don’t own any audio or visual material used in this publication. All the rights and credits go to the owners and/publishers.
The publication expresses my personal opinion and in no way is trying to make a generalized statement. Please be kind and considerate when you read and/or comment.
“Headed for a Heartbreak” was one of those songs which I instantly fell in love with, the very second I heard for the first time. I had no idea who Winger were but thankfully, this song opened a new door for me and I got the chance to explore more of Kip Winger’s incredible voice and persona, as well as discover other beautiful songs of them, such as “Miles Away” and “Seventeen”.
Winger debuted way too late. The 80s were long gone, music styles and directions were changing and the hair/glam metal era was beginning to fade. What they were bringing to the table was no longer desired, unfortunately. Just after a few successful singles and two platinum albums, they decided to call it quits. Yes, they did release a bunch of new stuff in 2006, 2009 and 2014 but, you know, it’s not the same. To me, personally, their first two albums were absolutely the best!
Anyhow, as I was saying, “Headed for a Heartbreak” is definitely one of my favorite ‘80s rock tunes and most certainly in my “top 10 power ballads” list. Kip is absolutely killing it with his vocals and the beautiful guitar solo is just transferring me to another dimension…And the lyrics – definitely nothing so special or distinctive about them, but still quite painful, emotional and quite relatable, as I’m sure many of us have been in a similar situation as the protagonist of this song. There’s also this unique orchestra aura that surrounds the song, achieved by the keyboard bits, which actually made me fall for this song so much!
The track was released in May 1989, as a single from Winger‘s self-titled debut album. It was written by the lead singer of the band – Kip Winger. According to him, this is the most definite Winger song.
“I wrote the riff and we jammed on it a little bit, and it was just one of those things that happened magically. You’ll talk to many people who think the best ideas happen by accident, and that was definitely one of them. A lot of times I’ll sit down and the s–t will just drop into my hands and I don’t even think about it. That was one of those songs,” Kip Winger said in an interview.
Written in a lydian scale, the song tells us a story about a man, who wants to be left alone and move on with his life, as his love has become a stranger to him. Despite that he’s going to be heartbroken, he chooses to “live again” instead of keep on dealing with the pain she’s causing him.
“Headed For A Heartbreak” LYRICS
Yeah…
Morning came and I was on my way When you reminded me I had too soon forgotten It was you that set me free Yeah, you were here when I came You’ll be here when I’m gone So don’t be waiting on love ‘Cause I’ll be waiting to ramble on
Headed for a heartbreak Headed for a heartbreak
Darling, don’t wait up for me Tonight I won’t be home You’ve become a stranger I just got to be alone Don’t need nobody on my side To dull the blade I’m on So don’t be waiting on love ‘Cause I’ll be waiting to ramble on
Headed for a heartbreak Headed for a heartbreak Headed for a heartbreak
It’s not a mistake Don’t you think I can feel the pain? I walk away, to live again…
Headed for a heartbreak Headed for a heartbreak (Don’t make me hurt you) Headed for a heartbreak (‘Cause I love you…) Headed for a heartbreak
Don’t you think I feel the pain?
References:
“Headed for a Heartbreak” by Winger, retrieved from http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=33963 “Headed for a Heartbreak” Lyrics, retrieved from http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/winger/headedforaheartbreak.html P.S. I don’t own any audio or visual material used in this publication. All the rights and credits go to the owners and/publishers. Cheers~ The publication expresses my personal opinion and in no way is trying to make a generalized statement. Please be kind and considerate when you read and/or comment.
“There are plenty of ways to die, but only love can kill and keep you alive to feel it…”– Leo Christopher
Nothing much to say on the subject of heartbreak… It’s indeed one of the most excruciating types of pain one can feel. When you look into the eyes of someone you love and they look away it hurts like hell and we desperately wish we could do something to stop the tears…but sometimes we just can’t do anything. We can’t stop the feelings we have for someone – and when that someone leaves us for another or walks away, all we are left with is our broken heart and empty soul… Things might get better, indeed; however, heartbreak changes people and always leaves its mark…
Heartbreak has been a popular song theme for as long as we can remember. Actually, many people choose to express their feelings through different types of art…however, since this is a place for rock music, I would be focusing on that, of course.
It may not be pleasant to write, perform or sing about being hurt by someone you love, however, out of this sadness, some of the greatest songs were born. The following publication will list 10 classic rock songs, dealing with the theme of breakup. I apologize for the sadness, but I truly admire these songs and I believe they all possess one outstanding characteristic – impressive lyrics that can make you experience an emotion (most certainly a sad one, though)…
Let’s listen to some of the greatest classic rock songs dealing with broken hearts and trying to forget someone who gave you so much to remember…
PLAYLIST:
Winger – Headed For A Heartbreak (1988) Nazareth – Love Hurts (1976) Sammy Hagar – I’ll Fall In Love Again (1981) Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way (1977) Roxette – It Must Have Been Love (1990) Def Leppard – Bringin’ On The Heartbreak (1981) Led Zeppelin – “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You” (1969) The Eagles – Wasted Time (1976) The Rolling Stones – Out of Tears (1944) Elvis Presley- Heartbreak Hotel (1956)
+John Lennon – I’m Losing You (1980) The Beatles – Yesterday (1965)
Winger – Headed For A Heartbreak (1988)
You’ve become a stranger I just got to be alone Don’t need nobody on my side To dull the blade I’m on So don’t be waiting on love ‘Cause I’ll be waiting to ramble on…
……..It’s not a mistake Don’t you think I can feel the pain? I walk away, to live again…
Nazareth – Love Hurts (1976)
Some fools think of happiness Blissfulness, togetherness Some fools fool themselves I guess They’re not foolin’ me
…I know it isn’t true, I know it isn’t true Love is just a lie Made to make you blue…
Sammy Hagar – I’ll Fall In Love Again (1981)
But it’s alright with me now I’ll get back up somehow And with a little luck, I’m bound to win I’ll fall in love, I’ll fall in love again…
…And I guess you think you’ve got it made Oh, but then you never were afraid Of anything that you’ve left behind…
Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way (1977)
Loving you Isn’t the right thing to do How can I ever change things that I feel?
If I could Baby I’d give you my world How can I When you won’t take it from me?
You can go your own way Go your own way…
Roxette – It Must Have Been Love (1990)
It must have been love but it’s over now. It must have been good but I lost it somehow. It must have been love but it’s over now. From the moment we touched, ’til the time had run out.
Make-believing we’re together That I’m sheltered by your heart. But in and outside I’ve turned to water Like a teardrop in your palm….
Def Leppard – Bringin’ On The Heartbreak (1981)
You’re such a secret, misty eyed and shady Lady how you hold the key Oh you’re like a candle, your flame slowly fadin’ Burnin’ out and burnin’ me
Can’t you see? Just try and say to you…
You’re bringin’ on the heartache Takin’ all the best of me Oh can’t you see? You got the best of me Can’t you see?
Led Zeppelin – “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You” (1969)
It was really, really good. You made me happy every single day. But now… I’ve got to go away! Oh, oh, oh.
Baby, baby, baby That’s when it’s callin’ me I said that’s when it’s callin’ me back home…
The Eagles – Wasted Time (1976)
Oh, another love has come and gone Oh, and the years keep rushing on I remember what you told me before you went out on your own: “Sometimes to keep it together, we got to leave it alone.” So you can get on with your search, baby, and I can get on with mine And maybe someday we will find , that it wasn’t really wasted time…
The Rolling Stones – Out of Tears (1944)
I won’t cry when you say goodbye I’m out of tears I won’t die when you wave goodbye I’m out of tears Out of tears…
I just had to…
Elvis Presley- Heartbreak Hotel (1956)
And although it’s always crowded, you still can find some room. Where broken hearted lovers do cry away their gloom.
You make me so lonely baby, I get so lonely, I get so lonely I could die…
+ 2 BONUS TRACKS From the greatest….
John Lennon – I’m Losing You (1980)
Somehow the wires have crossed, Communication’s lost, Can’t even get you on the telephone, Just got to shout about it, I’m losing you,
Here in the valley of indecision, I don’t know what to do, I feel you sliping away, I feel you sliping away, I’m losing you, I’m losing you…
The Beatles – Yesterday (1965)
Why she had to go, I don’t know, she wouldn’t say. I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday.
Yesterday love was such an easy game to play. Now I need a place to hide away. Oh, I believe in yesterday…
P.S. I don’t own any audio or visual material used in this publication. All the rights and credits go to the owners and/publishers. The publication expresses my personal opinion and in no way is trying to make a generalized statement. Please be kind and considerate when you read and/or comment. Cheers~
Hello, everyone! Happy new week! I do hope it’s going to be a good one for all! It’s Monday, so I thought that there’s no better way of kicking off the week than listening to some pure rock ‘n’ roll! I previously mentioned that I love collecting songs and making playlists and I’ve been doing it ever since I was a kid. Thus, I thought that it’s only natural to continue with this tradition on my blog and prepare a weekly “mixtape” for my readers.
This week, once again, I’ve chosen 10 classic rock songs which I’m sure many of you guys are quite familiar with or have heard at least a few times before. Nevertheless, I think it’s a good way to remind ourselves of some brilliant masterpieces from the past and listen to them one more time. I’ve made my choice based on personal preferences and there’s no specific order or category – just songs I love and listen to quite often. I hope you guys would enjoy this week’s playlist … I hope some of you might also discover a song they’ve never heard before!
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“Headed for a Heartbreak” was one of those songs which I instantly fell in love with, the very second I heard for the first time. I had no idea who Winger were but thankfully, this song opened a new door for me and I got the chance to explore more of Kip Winger’s incredible voice and persona, as well as discover other beautiful songs of them, such as “Miles Away” and “Seventeen”.
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