For My Sunday Song #411, we are back to me picking the songs after a year of other people picking tracks. This next 10 song set will highlight songs from throughout the career of one of my favorite singers, Paul Laine. He has a new solo album coming out this year, so I figured it was time to celebrate Mr. Laine. We will go through his solo stuff and his work with Danger Danger, The Defiants and so much more. First up is the ballad “Dorianna” off his debut album ‘Stick It In Your Ear” which was produced by the late, great Bruce Fairbairn. The song was released in 1990 and was the first single from the album. The song went to #76 in his home country of Canada, but did not chart down here in the states. And it should’ve had.

The song was written by Paul Laine and seems to talk about the loss of relationship. One filled with promises made and never kept. A heartbreaking look at a love that ended suddenly and he is having a hard time excepting it. He misses her greatly and is holding on now to a memory. He will always love her, but it wasn’t meant to be.

“Dorianna” is the first of several ballads on the album. This ballad brings the power to the power ballad. It opens with the church organ keyboards before Paul’s stunning vocals come softly in with the first verse. He pulls out all the emotion the song requires and you will feel the love he has lost. The guitar work on this is amazing as well and it has a solo that fits the song perfectly. There is a dramatic break towards the end of the song that has some cool keyboard effects accompanying the guitar that take the song over the top and the drums on this thing are so powerful as you feel every beat. Whenever you get to the chorus, you can’t help but scream out her name as well. The song has a great groove and is very catchy and will stick in your head for days.

Give the song a listen and let me know what you think. I think you can definitely tell this is a late 80’s/early 90’s hard rock power ballad and you know what, I’m okay with that as I love that era. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed it. Check out his debut album ‘Stick it in Your Ear’ as you won’t be disappointed. Have a Happy Sunday!!

“DORIANNA”

Yeah

Memories of yesterday
Never fade away
Gave my heart like an open page
Tell me what went wrong
‘Cause you just walked away

And baby, it’s too hard to say we’re through
‘Cause you’re the only one I want to hold on to
Yeah

Dorianna
I will always love you
Dorianna

Promises made in the dark
Never see the light
Call to me in restless dreams
Another sleepless night
And I’m too damn tired to fight

And baby, it’s too hard to say goodbye
Dorianna, I will love you all my life

Dorianna
I will always love you
Dorianna

Dorianna
I will always love you
Dorianna
Ooh yeah

Yeah
Dorianna
I will always love you
Dorianna

Dorianna
I will always love you
Dorianna
Oh oh yeah

Written by Paul Laine