The song is abt a woman, Barbara, who was an American friend of mine years ago (she was living in Florida in the 1980's). She told me (if I remember the story correctly) she met the singer on a cruise, I think the cruise was between England and Ireland. They talked long into the night and felt a great connection. He wanted her to stay w/ him longer on the cruise. She liked him but "couldn't wait another day for the captain of her heart" who was her boyfriend at the time, another lead singer she missed greatly. I guess the singer was heartbroken and wrote this song abt the encounter. (DF)
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YES!! I'm glad this song made it's long-awaited appearance - great post. Classic video too.
Maybe it's just me, but when the singer first turns around in the beginning, he even looks a little like you, Ted. :P
And back-to-back posts? FnA!
Thanks so much for posting "Captain of Her Heart." I had it going through my head this week and didn't even know who recorded this classic 80s tune.
Hi! Am I the only only out there who sees this song as a possible answer -- or maybe even "Part II" to the 60's "Looking Glass" song "Brandy"?
First time I heard it, I thought the vocal style even resembled that of the singer of "Brandy".
Or maybe my mind is just making this up....
Barb
The song is abt a woman, Barbara, who was an American friend of mine years ago (she was living in Florida in the 1980's). She told me (if I remember the story correctly) she met the singer on a cruise, I think the cruise was between England and Ireland. They talked long into the night and felt a great connection. He wanted her to stay w/ him longer on the cruise. She liked him but "couldn't wait another day for the captain of her heart" who was her boyfriend at the time, another lead singer she missed greatly. I guess the singer was heartbroken and wrote this song abt the encounter. (DF)
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