| Also, I have to add: This is one of the best written songs in pop music history. In under 200 words, it sets up characters, plot, setting, beginning, middle and end with a gorgeous twist O Henry would be proud of. Morality, hypocrisy, and underage sex. There's an R-rated plot in a G-rated song, a two-hour Lifetime movie in 2 minutes and 40 seconds. And Cher just nails the vocal with a delivery that's crystal clear, and not in the least sentimental. This is a truly underrated classic. |