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FORD, Lita
1988 - Lita.
way more Helter Skelter.

February 2, 1988 - 2023: 35 years of: Lita.

Blondes have more fun !

19-FUCKING-88, the epitome of the glamrock craze: big choruses, big hair, big eye-liner, big lipstick and big make-up ...and those are just from the dudes in the bands ! Yet in this all-male dominated arena, beside the naughty groupies, no room for ladies ...or was there ? After a couple of lukewarm received LPs in the early 80s, album number three remains her most acclaimed achievement.

The suave opener "Back To The Cave" sets the mood as she tip-toes with some nice lead fret-work. The fast-n-furious double-bass "Can't Catch Me" is all speed rhythm, spiting fire on every verse ...that's one reliable Ford-engine that won't stop. The MTV darling signature-anthem "Kiss Me Deadly" became an instant classic. "Fatal Passion" is another heavy-pounding number that could've easily been attributed to AC/DC, yet Lita is fully in charge, while the mid-paced progressive "Broken Dreams" reeks glamrock perfection.

But when all is said and sung, the LPs center-piece features a very special unlikely guest in the Prince Of Darkness himself: Mister Ozzy Osbourne. The stunning powerballad "Close My Eyes Forever" is the first male / female duet in the hardrock genre. The acoustic-guitar intro welcomes Ford's velvety vocals while Osbourne's reply stings another twist in the plot. The palpable tension builds up to epic proportion and eventually climaxes with Lita's 6-string mesmerizing lead-melody. Beauty in madness and certified one of the greatest hardrock ballads of this euphoric era.

Frontwomen, singer, guitarist and composer ...in the history-books, Mrs. Ford will forever be the metal-queen of the 80s, kicking serious ass in spike-heeled boots. RIAA-certified Platinum, Lita will slap the boys around one more time with 1990's stunning sexy Stiletto CD.

"I went to a party Saturday nite..."

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Kiss Me Deadly = video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIt3OGra3Lo
Close My Eyes Forever = video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foGkU6x3eSE
Back To The Cave = video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK16h6fgIXI
Lita = full LP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6qbcJw0vok&list=OLAK5uy_lfPpqk3jY6LjgYhKvpu7-CNNMXE2CRgtQ
Interview at MuchMusic in 1988
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZD3ZVQLjvA
Live in Germany in 1988
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka7jw1UBZmc