Michael Jackson's people called me to write a song for him, and this was it, though he didn't record it. It's really the type of song I don't write - a straightforward love song. But I'm glad I get a chance to get out of myself a little bit and do something like this. It wouldn't surprise me if "Every Time It Rains" were the easiest to take for people who've never heard me before.

There's this Web site devoted to me, and the people who go on there recently voted on what their favorite songs are. And the songs they like best are the ones like "Marie" [from 1974'

When I was young some fool told me
live and learn but nothing comes for free
so I did what I could when I was able
to keep the truth away from our table

Young blood creepin, what you need?
Wiseblood shake him down to his knees
guaranteed

Well I never walked I just learned to fly
and your Heaven or high was the way I stayed alive
I've seen them devils pound our bible
you saints and sinners are both my rival

Young blood creepin, what you need?
Wiseblood shake him down to his knees
aim to please

Well there's blood on the street but there's nothin to steal from me
cause I walk alone but at least I walk for free
I listen to few and I'm fueled by fire
guess now I'm old and now much wiser

Young blood creepin, what you need?
Wiseblood shake him down to his knees
guaranteed

The Walls and the Windows Were Only Gonna Die Word To Water In Every Dream Home (A Nightmare) Burn, Georgia, Burn Talk Of The Town Holiday on Ice Dogmatize Nothin' Less Then Love School Bus Love Me Back Six Pacs One Too Many Staring At The Sun Why Don't You Write Me? Made It Back Amici Come Prima Laura Il Naufragio House Of Cards FLYIN' AWAY Leaning on the Days Parade Why Can't I Wake Up With You Always

Mote Lazzaro Se Mi Ami Traveler's Lantern His Eye Is On The Sparrow Panis Et Circenses Its Yer Money Im After Baby All About Loving You Crying for Eternity Glaserschwein STAR SAIL La Poupee Qui Fait Non Chapel of Love I Regret Society Is A Hole Ophelia Hellz Wind Staff Walk Up 2 Yo House After Accident Bertha The Love I Never Had I Don't Think So Hotel Arizona Comin' Under Fire