Music: Eddie Money, part 2

Self-tutoring about music and history: the tutor continues about Eddie Money.

I recall a DJ introducing a song: “Next up, we’ve got the Money Man…Eddie Money with ‘Take Me Home Tonight'”. Eddie Money was ubiquitous on working people’s radio stations in the 80s and 90s. His hits had staying power, and each was unique.

Reviewing some of Eddie’s hits on YouTube, I realized my favourite is “Endless Nights,” from his album Can’t Hold Back (1986). Therein, Eddie epitomizes the helpless romantic, waiting for a call.

I get the impression that Eddie Money was a musician first, but he was a deadly lyricist as well:

there won’t be a reason…
just a well rehearsed explanation

-Eddie Money, “Endless Nights”

“Endless Nights” is a history lesson in 80s music. At the start is the keyboard (I assume) with the short phrasing, so common then. In the middle, the guitar recalls ZZTop (“Rough Boy”). The bass support is subtle.

When “Endless Nights” came out, I heard it all the time. I continued to recognize it as the decades stretched. Like so many of Eddie Money’s hits, people would keep playing it as if it were new.

I’ve got even more to say about the “Money Man”…I will follow up:)

Source:

Google search: eddie money hits

YouTube: Endless Nights

discogs.com

genius.com