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Not to be confused with the Bob Seger song about young love, this song follows in the footsteps of "Love Is A Battlefield," with Martin standing up to a man and resisting his charms. Like Benatar's classic, the video was a very dramatic take on the song, complete with seedy nightclub scenes. In Martin's video, she's a serial killer.
Marilyn Martin was a session singer before dueting with Phil Collins on the US #1 hit "Separate Lives," which was the theme song for the movie White Nights. Released a few months later, "Night Moves" was her only solo hit. (thanks, Mike - Santa Barbara, CA, for above 2)
Gary Louris of The Jayhawks
The Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation.
Susanna Hoffs - "Eternal Flame"
The Prince-penned "Manic Monday" was the first song The Bangles heard coming from a car radio, but "Eternal Flame" is closest to Susanna's heart, perhaps because she sang it in "various states of undress."
Colbie Caillat
Since emerging from MySpace with her hit "Bubbly," Colbie has become a top songwriter, even crafting a hit with Taylor Swift.
Steve Forbert - "Romeo's Tune"
"Let me smell the moon in your perfume..." It took a rough mix and an extra verse, but Steve found his "calling card" song, which is always the encore.