Monday, 14 August 2023

10cc - I'm Not In Love


This Manchester (Stockport) based band were a highly-talented group of musicians from the 1970's.

I must admit that I really don't know a huge amount about them, but this particular song is probably their best. A beautifully crafted song (but with an unnecessarily slow instrumental break in the middle) it has a timeless quality, and an eerie beauty. 

Eric Stewart (the singer) wrote the song after his wife complained that he didn't tell her that he loved her any more.


18 comments:

rallentanda said...

Just love it !

Cro Magnon said...

A beautiful song, but the instrumental break still annoys me.

Yael said...

This song was played here a lot on the radio in the days when we listened to the radio a lot.

Cro Magnon said...

From the 1970's I think. The 70's produced a lot of very good music.

Poppy and Me said...

Alovely song to start the day.

JayCee said...

It was one of my favourites when I was young and still believed in romance.

Yorkshire Pudding said...

In Britain 10cc had three number one singles. This was one of them along with "Rubber Bullets" and "Dreadlock Holiday". They certainly created a distinctive sound.

local alien said...

One of my favourties too

Cro Magnon said...

I remember 'Dreadlock Holiday'. I don't think they achieved their true potential; that requires a really talented song writer. They were basically just excellent musicians.

Cro Magnon said...

Glad to be of service!

Cro Magnon said...

You mean you don't any more??? I do.

Cro Magnon said...

A goodie.

Carol Caldwell said...

Definitely their best and I have always loved it. It takes me right back to my teens. I was kissing a short term boyfriend goodbye as he had decided to go back to his ex and this was playing on the radio. At the "Big boys don't cry" line he added "And nor do little girls". Something I have never forgotten.

Cro Magnon said...

Memories indeed. I hope they are good ones!

Susan said...

This was popular in the US too. It is a little mellow for my taste. Still, good but....

Cathy said...

10cc was one of my favourite groups, way back when! Thanks for the reminder. 😊

Cro Magnon said...

Nice tune, and nicely performed. It's almost a 'classic'.

Cro Magnon said...

I haven't heard it for yonks either. The oldies are often the best.

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