Like or Dislike: Imperial Hotel

[skcin]

I love the energy, I love the music, but I don't really love this song. Lyrics - way too many "he said, she said, and he says..." for my taste. I have particular disdain for:

"She probably goes under another name
Well that's a good idea."

and

"Well, I think she just went home"

Sounds like she's chatting with her neighbor or something. The lyrics are not poetic, not dreamy & mysterious. Way too literal & boring. Yeah, they're kind of sad (I get "well, I'm lonely but that was my decision, so I have to live with it" from it) but I just don't "feel" this song.

Live - no way. Not now, at least. Maybe in 1986, but I'm sure it would have been a mess. So no, I am not that upset that she never tried this live.

BTW - just because this tune is not one of my faves does not mean I don't howl "don't cry baby, I can save you" when it's playing.

[amber]

Craptastically Spectacular. I love it in all it's bawdy, blowsy splendor. And especially the WHOAHWHOABAYBEH! of course.

[Neal]

Originally Posted by amber

Craptastically Spectacular. I love it in all it's bawdy, blowsy splendor. And especially the WHOAHWHOABAYBEH! of course.

Yeah, what she said.

[UndoingTheLaces]

I've always liked this song. Okay, so it doesn't have the majesty of Rhiannon, but if every single song was an epic then they'd all get old after a while. It's good to have some nice simple rock tunes from time to time. I think it's a lot of fun. Plus, as a songwriter, I've used the he said, she said format before. It's kind of like building a piece of art within a structured framework, a conversation put to music.

[amber]

Originally Posted by UndoingTheLaces

It's kind of like building a piece of art within a structured framework, a conversation put to music.

Hey, you should share that line with Stevie, so she'll have some explanation to use....when her lyrics suck......

[Dreammms]

I love it. One of the first songs I fell in love with on RAL.

[SapphireSister]

Ok I hated this song for the longest time. It ruined RAL for me and refused to listen to it and it was the only song on the album I would skip. A lot of times I don't like the organ sound in songs and this song is no exception. It's also some of her weakest lyrics and it just doesn't move me in any way. However, about 3 weeks ago I decided to listen to it and it him me! Now I really, really dig it, especially the verses. It's a really fun song along the same lines as Sister Honey. Not deep and no special meaning but an enjoyable listen none the less. Finally I have a Stevie album where I like every single song! (not that I love every song on RAL but there is no longer a song on there I hate).

[desrtangl]

i love the song...but hate the actual hotel!!!

[xxxmx]

i second sandor. fabulous song, not so fabulous hotel.

i will admit that when asked where i stayed in vegas i have at every opportunity shrieked 'the Impeeeerial Hoootelllll'...

[macfanken]

The elevators suck.

[xxxmx]

Originally Posted by macfanken

The elevators suck.

true dat, but the company was awesome

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by macfanken

The elevators suck.

Lord Child - that entire hotel experience, other than the company, was FROM HELL -

the family of nine African Americans in the room adjacent to ours

their crazy stalker father yelling at us for almost stepping on the salt and pepper shakers he apparently had recently thrown into the hall way (perhaps when he threw them at someone and missed)

the thumping banging sound at 7:00 a.m.

the GROSS room service

the stinky hallways

the nasty worn towels

and a few more things.

But, it was sooooo convenient and I LOVED being with all of you all. So, that and the $85 price tag made the rest okay.

[GODDESS6]

i like this song alot~ there are some funny lyrics, but overall i think it is a good song~

[estranged4life]

I am in when I am playing it if I like or dislike this song.

[golden braid]

It's a fun, fluffy kind of song and I like it's energy and that's about it. When I first got RAL it was one of my favorites on the album but now it's just ok for me. I can take it or leave it.