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I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]

John held his head in his hands, propped up on the bar. The ring, still in its box, sat in front of him.

The bartender ambled over, wiping out a mug. “So, when you gonna ask her?”

“Already tried to,” muttered John. “And the response I got was ‘go your own way.’”

“Ouch, buddy,” said the bartender. “I’ll save a prayer for you tonight. So what did you say back to her?”

“Nothing,” said John. “I ran. I ran so far away.”

The bartender was bemused. “Straight up? Just ran out the door, huh? It takes two to make a good relationship, so I guess you did the right thing.”

John picked up his beer. “At least I still have my pride. In the name of love -” he raised his glass and finished the remainder in one long gulp.

The bartender smiled. “Good for you. Keep on loving – you never know what’s in the air tonight. Might be the girl of your dreams is here now.”

With that, John perked up. “You may be right,” he said, putting the ring and its box into his pocket. “Or you may be crazy.”

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I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
Eckhouse
Posted 5 months ago

A handy list for reference:

“Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac
“Save a Prayer” by Duran Duran
“I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls
“Straight Up” by Paula Abdul
“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ E -Z Rock (word!)
“Pride (In the Name of Love)” by U2
“Keep On Loving You” by REO Speedwagon
“In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins
“You May Be Right” by Billy Joel
Whew…
I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
Ana Cristina
Posted 5 months ago

Any ficlet containing U2 and Duran Duran is automatically a five-star ficlet in my book! I love how you work the titles in. Very creative.
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I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
thebetweenspace
Posted 5 months ago

Well done. My favorite line was the pride in the name of love toast.
I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
Jenunique
Posted 5 months ago

I absolutely love this! And what makes it even better… Re read it and sing the title when you come to it.. I think I have mentioned this already.. but try it. ;)
I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
Eckhouse
Posted 5 months ago

You’re right, that does make it fun! For what it’s worth, I just realized that I fudged by using Fleetwood Mac from 1977. I was, however, alive when it was a hit, so I claim exemption. : )
I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
Melia
Posted 5 months ago

Poor guy. Another good job blending the titles into the story :) Loved it.
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Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)
Posted 5 months ago

Great job, Eckhouse. And I agree, I feel old, too, hearing all these people saying they weren’t even born yet when most of these songs were hits. LOL
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THX 0477
Posted 5 months ago

Very impressive use of the titles, especially the ones that were split to make them fit into the story. I really liked the ‘Keep on loving…you’ split. And bonus points for the Flock of Seagulls ultimate 80’s song reference.
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SKermitgorf
Posted 5 months ago

Awesome songs. The bar scene really fit well with the songs.
I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
meckanical spider
Posted 5 months ago

hooray for Pride (in the Name of Love)!

BONOOO !!! haha
I'm All Out of Love [Retro Music Challenge]
judee4u2
Posted 5 months ago

I’m still singing! Don’t Worry Be Happy!