Trouble Loves Me

[Sidnettle]

anyone else notice the similarity of this song to You've Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman (from Toy Story)?

 

[Tingle3]

I don't know "You've got a friend in Me". Do you mean musically and lyrically? Maybe coincidence or osmosis. So TLM followed Toy Story?

I loved Trouble Loves Me and I used to think it was my favourite of Morrissey's work. I'm not so sure now. I love his voice still and the line "on the flesh rampage - at your age!" is perhaps the best line in a song ever.

BTW: http://www.itv.com/news/2014-06-05/campaign-to-reunite-real-life-woody-with-owner/

There was a great TV documentary on the BBC recently about Carole King. I always loved her songs especially the Tapestry LP. Obviously "You've got a Friend in Me" isn't a million miles from "You've Got a Friend". It's just a bit more explicit (in a non-sexual way) for the kids!

 

[Sidnettle]

musically there are strong similarities and my guess was this was deliberate, like saying he's a got a friend in trouble. it's just a hunch.

 

[Sidnettle]

have a listen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iWrIfEgFlQ