Ear buds in? Chair dancing? Ready to kiss Jack? Heh heh heh, I caught you…
Chapter 9
Pretty Vegas, INXS
OK, I know it seems a little blasphemous for the first INXS song I am featuring here to be the non-Michael version, but this was a really great song and it still makes me nod my head a bit. This scene is one of the first where Jack is actively pursuing Grace, getting her to come over for smooches under the guise of coffee. Works every time…
Paradise City, Guns n Roses
OK, I have to admit. When I wrote this scene, I really did see it as though it was already a movie. In the movie version (yet to be filmed, ahem) I picture the beginning of this song coinciding with Grace walking up the steps to Jack’s apartment, perhaps casually glancing around as she balances her coffee while trying to smooth her hair back. Wordlessly, he answers the door, ushers her inside, and begins to do unspeakable things to her. This music? Man, it takes me right there.
Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop, Landon Pigg
The first time I heard this song was while shopping. I loved it, asked the lady in the store who it was, and made her run to the back to look. Its sweet, it’s lovely, it’s timelessly romantic. While Jack and Grace are wild and crazy, their quiet moments? Are very very quiet.
Again, Lenny Kravitz
Once the decision was made that Jack would be British, my childish mind started thinking of ways to work in the “The British are coming” jokes. The end of this scene seemed to fit perfectly. I love the beginning, when its nothing but lust and hormones and your body betrays you at every turn. And the thought of poor Grace, outside on the porch with her sad little dress bunched up around her hips with the porch light turned out on her…God bless.
Chapter 10
Close to Me, The Cure
This is one of those songs that I can’t help but smile when I hear it. I just can’t help it. Again, the phone calls, the texting, the making Holly act as their go between, the beginning of their relationship just makes me laugh. And this song seems to fit them really well.
Make it Go Away, Holly Cole
Again, Holly Cole is a genius. When I was thinking about what songs Grace would sing, not only just on stage, but the first time Jack heard her sing, this song came to mind right away. This song is powerful, and heartbreaking, and perfection.
Strong Enough, Sheryl Crow
I was in college when Sheryl Crow hit it big, and I will never forget playing this song on the jukebox at our favorite bar over and over again, much to the dismay of all the guys in the bar. The words are actually very fitting, especially for someone so outwardly as confident as Grace, but inwardly such a small girl. Plus, it’s a beautiful song.
Anything Anything, Dramarama
This song screams car chase. This song screams sex and fast cars and hormones chasing hormones. I played this song again and again when I was writing this scene, I actually used the beat to type to, forcing me to propel these two up the mountain faster and faster. I can see him, screeching to a stop and stalking to the car, pressing her up against him and then….well.
California Love, Dr Dre and Tupac
I had a lot of fun with this scene, and just when you think it’s gonna be all love and lust, of course something like this would come blasting out of the speakers. Sometimes though, the laughing before the loving is the best of all, ya know??
OK chickens, that’s it for now. Next time?? Prodigy…heeheehee
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