Fever's Hot With The Lights Down Low

Do you remember what your favorite song was when you were seven-years-old? Something from Cyndi Lauper, Bon Jovi, Janet Jackson, or maybe something from the Mickey Mouse Club? Mine was the song Make Me Lose Control by Eric Carmen. Do you know that song? The words go something like

Turn the radio up for that sweet sound. Hold me close never let me go. Keep this feeling alive, make me lose control. When I look in your eyes, I go crazy. Fever's hot with the lights down low. Take me over the edge, make me lose control... (hahaha - I'm blushing just writing it!)

I remember getting a giddy feeling in my stomach every time it would come on the silver ghetto blaster. I fantasized about dancing barefoot with my future husband in our kitchen to this song. Although I never said the "s" word as a kid, I distinctly remember thinking that the bridge of the music when the pace slows and the tambourines cling was the sexiest thing I'd ever heard.

I don't think normal seven-year-olds are supposed to be thinking about stuff like that. In retrospect, I wonder why my mom didn't think something was wrong with me. Maybe she just thought I was a mature kid? Maybe we couldn't afford therapy? Or maybe it didn't come as a surprise when she compared it with all of the other shenanigans I was in to.

You see, I was somewhat of a deranged child. I didn't watch cartoons, The Sounds Of Music, or Mary Poppins. I was obsessed, however, with a tv series about a man-beast (Vincent) and his love for a beautiful district attorney (Catherine Chandler). Vincent lived in an underground world beneath New York City where his gruesome looks were less important to his peers than were his caring and benevolent personality. Together, Vincent and Catherine had many adventures both above and below ground level where their love for each other continued to grow. Here's a picture of the lovely couple. Try not to laugh too loud.



Man, he's hot stuff isn't he?

Not only would I rush home from school to watch this show that my mom recorded, but at seven-years-old I actually thought that I was Catherine Chandler (the main character in the show). I used to wear my hair with it parted to cover one of my eyes like she did and I legitimately stressed out over my responsibilities as a district attorney for my town. In my adult life I desperately searched for a lover named Vincent. Alas, I settled with someone named Blair (totally kidding sweetie -haha!)

Anyway, now that I've divulged two skeletons from my childhood closet. I thought I'd share the music video from my favorite childhood song. You may need a tissue to dry your eyes and your pants after you watch this. I saw this for the first time today and nearly died laughing! From the 80's hairdos to the hilarious outfits, this is sure to make your day.

Enjoy :)