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4/20/2007 4:35 am

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favorite movie scenes...

favorite movie scenes...
Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand

'tiny dancer', by Elton John

Favorite movie scenes... Sometimes it's not about the movie... Sometimes it's not our favorite movie... But there's just this one scene that stays with us. It could be for many reasons... tenderness... sexiness... deep emotions running through... words that are spoken... or words that are left unsaid, but oh-so-clearly understood.

I saw the movie 'Almost famous' several years ago. It's about a seventies rock band [supposedly an allegory for Led Zeppelin] and that era's rock scene, the whole culture that evolved around rock tours and concerts, as seen through the eyes of wayward . I loved the movie as it reminded me of favorite concerts, and of moments shared with people I had lost touch. And needless to say it had a great soundtrack, one I was quick to buy.

Well... there is this one scene... Billy Crudup's character, Russell, the band's guitarist has disappeared, gone partying and his band members are frustrated with his erratic behavior. They finally manage to locate him and he eventually gets back on the road with them. On the tour bus you can feel the tension. It's so thick you can slice it with a knife. No one is looking at anyone else. And then this song comes on the radio: Elton John's 'Tiny dancer'. The rest of the band are singing to the tune. Russell reluctantly starts singing too, joins in with them. And as he sings his face changes. By the end of the song, it's as if nothing had happened, all is forgiven, they are one band again... brought together by the music that they love.

Here we are not simply reminded of the subliminal power of music. This scene, brilliantly scripted and directed by Cameron Crowe, fully displays the emotions music creates, (without the single use of a word), and its ability to bring out the best in people.

Having said that... will you listen to Elton John with me?...

Hold me closer tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
you had a busy day today...

Any favorite movie scenes you wish to add?

As always... my love... my kisses

TheNotoriousDT 57F

4/20/2007 4:48 am

Loved "Almost Famous" ... Tim McGraw did a nice version of "Tiny Dancer" not too many years back.

I'd have to say one of my fav movie scenes that always comes to mind is the part in "Jerry McGuire" where Tom is bantering apologies and professing his love and Renee stops him with "You had me from hello" which Kenny Chesney credited for this hit:

You Had Me From Hello

One word, that's all you said
Somethin' in your voice caused me to turn my head.
Your smile, just captured me
And you were in my future as far as I could see
And I don't know how it happened, but it happened still
You asked me if I love you, if I always will

Well you, had me from "Hello"
I felt love start to grow
The moment that I looked into your eyes, you won me
It was over from the start
You completely stole my heart
And now you won't let go
I never even had a chance you know
You had me from "Hello"

Inside, I built a wall
So high around my heart, I thought I'd never fall
One touch, you brought it down
The bricks of my defenses scattered on the ground
And I swore to me I wasn't gonna love again
The last time was the last time, I let someone in

But you, had me from "Hello"
I felt love start to grow
The moment that I looked into your eyes, you won me
It was over from the start
You completely stole my heart
And now you won't let go
I never even had the chance you know
You had me from "Hello"

That's all you said
Somethin' in your voice caused me to, turn my head
You had me from "Hello"
You had me from "Hello"
Girl I've loved you from "Hello"

That song means so much to me these days.

Much love

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