Tonight’s Saturday Night Special is a re-run of Wal Ozello’s great playlist for the broken-hearted blog from February of 2016.
It's Valentine's Day. The day you snuggle up to the one you love, make romantic love, and create lasting blissful memories. You softly turn up the stereo and listen to Journey’s “Faithfully,” Zeppelin’s “Thank You,” Eagles' “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” or Firehouse’s “Love of a Lifetime” – all depending on your flavor of rock.
But if there’s one thing that rock teaches us is that love is complicated. It’s messy, at times disappointing, and even a lifetime full of love can be littered with a rocky journey. So with that said, I'd like propose an alternate Valentine's Day rock playlist - one for the brokenhearted and one that's more reflective of reality.
For those of you who are longing for more out of your relationship, may I suggest this song from Cheap Trick.
Music video by Cheap Trick performing I Want You To Want Me (Stereo). (C) 1979 SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Looking for something a little more physical? Maybe a bit celebratory about last night’s adventure? Look no further than this classic by AC/DC.
Music video by AC/DC performing You Shook Me All Night Long. (C) 2009 Leidseplein Presse, B.V..
Maybe it's been a little long since your ex left you but you still can't get over her. You seem to be going out of your way to run into her. Others claim you're stalking her. She's put out a restraining order on you. This is probably your theme song.
Music video by The Police performing Every Breath You Take (Black and White Version). (C) 1983 A&M Records Ltd.
Pining over your ex? Even though they've moved on? How about some Scorps.
Official video in HD. Top European hit of 1984 & 1985. Written by Klaus Maine and Rudolf Schenker. From "Love At First Sting". Label: EMI
Maybe you’ve finally come to terms that your relationship wasn’t supposed to be? You were living one big lie.
Song by puddle of mudd . She hates me the uncensored version.Now we can hear the "fucking" words.
This rock classic captures the pains and heartbreaks of love in a way no other does.
One filmed in 1969
Here’s the ultimate Valentine’s Day Rock Anthem. Whether you’re alone today or in a long-lasting relationship, I’m sure you’ll at some point in your life you've agreed with this song.
Official video of J. Geils Band performing Love Stinks from the album Love Stinks. Buy It Here: http://smarturl.it/l4quek Like J. Geils Band on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thejgeilsband Official Website: http://www.jgeilsband.com/
Finally - how about a laugh this Valentine's Day? Here's special version of a hit from the ‘80's made famous by Bonnie Tyler. Trust me - watch it all the way through.
The Dan Band's hilarious cover of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart", which aired on cable television. Explicit language.
Wal Ozello is a science fiction techno-thriller novelist and the author of Assignment 1989 , Revolution 1990, and Sacrifice 2086. He's a resident of Upper Arlington, Ohio and a frequent customer at Colin's Coffee.