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Peter Gabriel and Lou Reed are long-time friends - Peter introduced Lou to a few acts of the Realworld-label like for example Joseph Arthur. Lou was also there to interview PG, when the 10 years of Realworld Records were celebrated some 10 years ago, they spoke about artists like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and others, so we can say Lou always had an insight of what`s going on in PG`s cosmos. Lou married Laurie Anderson a while back - "The Power of Your Heart" was obviously written by Lou for Laurie ("SmB"-podcast 2). Peter appeared as a guest musician on Laurie`s album from 1984 on 2 tracks - "Gravity`s Angel" and "Excellent Birds" which became "This is the Picture" on "So" later on. There were also guest appearances by Laurie on Peter`s "So"-tour in 1986. Peter, Laurie and Brian Eno were discussing ideas for a Realworld Expirience Park - an idea that never got realized. I think it`s a nice present and gesture of Peter to sing this special track that somehow connects Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson.

PG's version is really heartbreaking. Lou's voice can override his lyrics at times. Glad to see Lou & Laurie finally tied the knot (OK - I found the news a wee bit late). I wonder what PG song Lou will cover in return. "Humdrum" may work well with Lou's voice.

A 'loose' version of Solsbury Hill with fuzz guitars all over it - according to PG on the One Show last night. Oh and Regina Spector has yet to choose.

Oh, really? Well, so much for my ability to predict the future. Thanks for the update. Looking foreward to hearing what Lou will do wil Solsbury Hill. Did he mention if anyone from Talking Heads had chosen a song yet?

Lou Reed doing Solsbury Hill - can't wait to hear it!

"Solsbury Hill" performed by Lou Reed?? OOoohhhhhhhh. . . . . . , can't wait for me to!! Thank you Cimber for you precious informations

No Rraven, PG didn't mention Talking Heads. What about David Byrne doing 'I Don't Remember' or 'I have the touch'. I think there's quite a few he could do - if it is him.

I wonder what Daivd Byrne cold do with "Lead a Normal Life"

That's another good one Rraven, or No Self Control? Something to do with tension would suit his style -possibly?

I think he'd be great for family and the fishing net.

I also first thought about "Humdrum" for Lou Reed. Lou Reed seems to get used to the fact, that his songs get discovered AND covered by other artists. Duran Duran already covered 2 Lou Reed-tracks : "Femme Fatale" and "Perfect World" - some may call it "simple pop", but I like both versions of Duran Duran. Peter Gabriel chose out the RIGHT Lou Reed-song to cover, as his voice fits perfectly to the song. Beside "Book of Love" - the "Power of the Heart" is Peter`s 2nd "LVE-BMB" on the "Scratch My Back"-album.

Cimber, I believe you mean "Perfect Day" not Perfect World, right? Anyways, I thought of "Excuse me" for Lou Reed. Because he once did a song that was kinda barbershop-style too. It's "Goodnight Ladies", which is on the album Transformer. So I thought it would be fun to hear him sing Excuse me. But I'm definately looking forward to seeing what he'll do.

You look very stylish today Soil. What made me write "Perfect World" ???

Love this song! Incredible stuff! I have only listened to a couple of the offerings but this one is my favorite thus far. Looking forward to the cd and the concert. Big TIme!

I love this song too and can't stop listening to it. I looked for lyrics, but couldn't find them, so I wrote them out: The Power of the Heart You and me we always sweat and strain You look for sun, I look for rain We're different people, we're not the same The power of the sun I look at tree tops, you look for caps Above the water where the waves snap back I flew around the world to bring you back It was the power of your heart The power of your heart, Oh, the power of your heart, All around the world to bring you back It was the power of your heart Of your heart You looked at me, I looked at you Your sleepy heart was shining through Wispy cobwebs that were breathing through The power of the heart I looked at you, you looked at me I thought of the past, you thought of what could be I asked you once again to marry me The power of the heart The power of the heart, The power of the heart, All around the world to bring you home That's the power of your heart Of your heart Everybody says love makes the world go round I hear a bubble, I hear a sound My heart beating and I turn around I find you standing at the door You know me; I like to dream a lot Of this and that and what is not Finally I figured out what was what It was the power of your heart. The power of your heart, The power of your heart, All around the world just to bring you back It was the power of your heart Of your heart You and me, we sweat and strain But the result, it's always the same I think somehow we're in again The power of the heart I think I'm dumb and I know you're smart The beating of a pure-bread heart I say this to you, and it's no lark Marry me today. You know me, I like to dream a lot Of what there is, and what there's not But mainly, I dream of you a lot The power of your heart The power of your heart, The power of your heart, All around the world just to bring you back It's the power of your heart The power of your heart, The power of your heart, Finally I figured out what was what It was the power of your heart Of your heart

This is the PERFECT song for any upcoming Hollywood soundtrack/movie.

Thanks for the lyrics Matt. . .lots of typing there. I think we will be hearing this song popping up here, there and everywhere because it is simply the perfect song. . .absolutely Cimber!

beautiful lyric,sent shivers down my spine just with reading the lyrics and not hearing them sung.thats a first,cant wait for 02,sure to be lots of tears i think during his performance of this song.Here comes the flood could be very appropriat after it.

Chawin. . .not to be a spoiler. . .but. . .since SMB was officially released in Germany today, Feb 12th, I feel it's appropriate to post this here. . .of course, having the CD in hand is no comparison. . . Just listen. . .and enjoy. . . The Power of the Heart. . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tyAflGa33U thank you "victoory" from youtube We will be hearing this song in many places, in many ways. . .