MUSIC MONDAY 7 - DON'T LEAD ME ON

Bobby Caldwell is a favourite of this blog, being a perfect example of so-called blue-eyed soul style. “Don’t Lead me on” is textbook: https://youtu.be/0EAhSYMUQQ8

Filed with jazzy chords and glitzy production, this radiates late 80’s light music vibes. The songwriting is supurb, and the melodies are natural. And lets not forget about that hemiola at the end.

Despite my praise, it does drag on for maybe a bit

Final Rating: 7/10

Comparative Ranking List

1. Dear Prudence: 10/10

2. Rachmaninov Prelude in G (Original): 9/10

3. Hollywood Heart: 8/10

4. Make It Easy on Yourself 8/10

5. Another Day in America: 8/10

6. It’s Your Move (Parkinson) 7/10

7. It’s Your Move (Vaporwave Version) 7/10

8. It’s Your Move (Ross) 7/10

9. Don’t Lead Me On 7/10

10. Rachmaninov Prelude in G (VSO): 5/10