Chris Issak then (left) and now (right)
6 - Wicked Game - Chris Isaak
Wicked Game has all of the elements of a sexy song, namely a haunting sound, lovelorn lyrics and model Helena Christensen on the beach. This song changes my conception of passion at the seaside which hitherto entailed a big old battered cod and chips, dripping grease - which still sounds rather yum actually. Anyhow Wicked Game was used in David Lynch's harrowing but also rather graphic movie Wild At Heart, rather effectively to encapsulate the loneliness of a desert road at night.
5 - What Goes Around Comes Around - Justin Timberlake
This song may be about betrayal and revenge but the beat of Timberlake's song screams pure sex. Scrap that it oozes pure sex. The risque, Moulin Rogue nature of the club and the presence of actress Scarlett Johansson in the video do little to harm its sexiness rating.
Your countdown keeps getting better, which I know is sort of the point isn't it. Wow, hadn't seen the video for 'Wicked Game' since way back when and now I understand why my mom made me turn it off when she caught me watching it.
ReplyDeleteyou are most kind Tracy - I do try :)
DeleteYes, I can't remember another Chris Isaak song either but Wicked Game was wonderful. Very soulful. He was a good looking boy in his day but I actually think he's not that bad today either. It's ok for men to get old they get character!
ReplyDeleteI think you're right Juliette - I was a bit harsh on Chris as he was born in 1950 something..
DeleteI love Wicked Game. It reminds me of the first year or so I lived in San Francisco. Chris owns a home there in the Sunset District and a few years back when I was in SF for a wedding, I drove over to take pics of his house for a friend of mine who is a huge fan of his. Surprisingly small and bit rundown.
ReplyDeletecool JoJo - think I'm on a winner with that song.
DeleteI don't think Chris Issak looks so bad now. Time comes after us all eventually. I'm enjoying your countdown.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are liking it Daisy
DeleteI agree with Daisy! Chris looks good now. I'm going to scroll back and get caught up.
ReplyDeletecool Kitty - hope you are doing well.
DeleteHuh. I forgot that JT song existed. I remember it now. I never thought of it as sexy, mostly because I knew it was about Britney and I was Team Brit Brit at the time. I thought Justin needed to grow a pair and move on. I was actually going to make fun of you just now for including a JT song on this list. BUT then I watched the music video and realized you were right. The video makes ALL the difference. Scarlett, the club, the pool, etc. A dash of class and a lotta sexiness! Plus I'm not really Team Brit Brit anymore. She lost me around 2007.
ReplyDeleteJen I know what you mean re Brit; yep twas the video tha did it for me :)
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