Hi all, Today while driving to a gig that I was DJing, I heard this song on the radio. I am positive that it was either Honeymoon Suite or at least Johnnie Dee, the singer from HS. The chorus to the song basically went like this: Here I am Lying here next to you (I can't remember this line) I'll still be loving you I suspect that any of those lines could be the song's title. It's not on any of the albums that I have, and I own all of their stuff except for their two compilations ("The Singles," their greatest hits package, and their live album). Could it be on one of those two albums? Or is it from a soundtrack? Or is it new? Or is it from a Jonnie Dee solo album? Does anyone know? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Don http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6195#msg-6195Fri, 24 May 2013 05:55:39 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6351#msg-6351 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6351#msg-6351]]> sfk kurt NoticeboardThu, 28 Sep 2000 00:34:16 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6338#msg-6338 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6338#msg-6338
Peter]]> Peter M. Bietenholz NoticeboardWed, 27 Sep 2000 21:27:21 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6265#msg-6265 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6265#msg-6265
There is a Harem Scarem connection though as Honeymoon Suite's keyboard player was on the HS debut back in 91.]]> sfk kurt NoticeboardWed, 27 Sep 2000 00:43:45 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6249#msg-6249 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6249#msg-6249
Peter]]> Peter M. Bietenholz NoticeboardTue, 26 Sep 2000 16:41:13 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6247#msg-6247 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6247#msg-6247
Like Kurt said, aside from having the same initials and being Canucks, they have little in common with Harem Scarem (well, I guess there may be some similarities between Honeymoon Suite and Harem Scarem's s/t debut, but that'd still be a bit of a stretch). Honeymoon Suite fit somewhere between, say the Loverboy/Foreigner sound that Kurt mentioned and perhaps, at their heaviest, some of Hardline's stuff. The thing is, their albums do vary quite a bit in terms of heaviness. The first album was kinda like arena rock in the vein of Bryan Adams. Personally, I could almost imagine B.A. performing some of the tunes from that s/t debut album. They're simple and just sound like '80s radio staples. Their second album, "The Big Prize," had a much bigger, lusher, fuller sound. Overall (and with the exception of the Bon Jovi-like leadoff track, "Bad Attitude"), the music seemed to me a little lighter and perhaps more keyboard-driven. My favorite Honeymoon Suite ballad, "What Does it Take" is found on this album. "Racing After Midnight," their third album, had a much heavier, more guitar-driven sound. I'd say that if you're looking for their album that would be the closest match to Harem Scarem-type material, this'd be the one to get. In addition to containing my favorite track of theirs ("Love Changes Everything") it also contains the theme song to the blockbuster movie "Lethal Weapon."

Since posting my question here, I have learned that their "Singles" compilation is made up of tracks from these three albums, as well as two bonus tracks (including "Still Loving You," the track I was asking about). It's a pretty good compilation, and would give you a great idea as to whether or not you like this band's sound.

Their fourth album is called "Monsters Under the Bed," and, although it was released in '91, I just bought it in August. I'm not sure why I waited that long to get this gem, but I wish I wouldn't have waited so long. I love it! To these ears, it sounds like a mixture of the sounds & styles on their first three albums. IMO, the songwriting is very strong.

So, before this thing turns into a book (I know, too late!), let me finish by saying this: They're not as heavy as Harem Scarem, but if that doesn't scare you off (ie., if you enjoy music that's perhaps a little heavier than say, Foreigner), you should give this band a try. Their songs are catchy, typical '80s-style radio-friendly arena rock/AOR/melodic hard rock. Lead singer Johnnie Dee has a strong, pretty distinctive, and crystal-clear voice (and a decent range). People I know who have seen them in concert have commented that their musicianship is also pretty tight. To hear soundbytes, I'd recommend going to A & B Sound's website (www.absound.ca) and looking up the band's catalogue. They have Real Audio samples of a lot of music at that site, so you can probably hear at least a few samples there (I think there are some from "The Big Prize"). Also, their four studio albums are VERY cheap there (I believe they're around $5 U.S., and that's for BRAND NEW CDs!!). With prices like that, you can probably afford to gamble a bit. On the other hand, I'd be more than happy to put together a sampler tape for you, if you want. Just email me.

Hope this has helped. Over and out.
Don
(Canuck Rawk Consultant Extraordinaire) LOL
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I was also very partial to their Racing After Midnight album.]]> sfk kurt NoticeboardTue, 26 Sep 2000 07:00:15 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6220#msg-6220 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6220#msg-6220
I see that there are several releases of theirs out there. Can you give me an idea of what they are like and if I (who's still obsessed with HS's Mood Swings, S/T, and Karma Cleansing) would really like them. I can't seem to find soundbytes out there.

Much thanks!

Rocker Chic]]> Rocker Chic NoticeboardTue, 26 Sep 2000 03:24:29 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6201#msg-6201 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6201#msg-6201]]> sfk kurt NoticeboardMon, 25 Sep 2000 21:24:58 +1100 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6195#msg-6195 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,6195,6195#msg-6195
Today while driving to a gig that I was DJing, I heard this song on the radio. I am positive that it was either Honeymoon Suite or at least Johnnie Dee, the singer from HS. The chorus to the song basically went like this:
Here I am
Lying here next to you
(I can't remember this line)
I'll still be loving you

I suspect that any of those lines could be the song's title. It's not on any of the albums that I have, and I own all of their stuff except for their two compilations ("The Singles," their greatest hits package, and their live album). Could it be on one of those two albums? Or is it from a soundtrack? Or is it new? Or is it from a Jonnie Dee solo album? Does anyone know? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Don


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