in hindsight, can we all ACKNOWDLEDGE how amazing MTV Unplugged was??? ZERO autotune!!! Just some of the most legendary REAL singers belting out acoustic hits!!!
I'm here. May 2024. A few things that I noticed....First off, I just want to say this was an excellent performance of this song. From the band, the background singers and of course Mary and KC. Secondly, for those that didn't know, they were dating during this time. And tabloids had this relationship labeled as questionable at best. And that's putting it lightly. And judging from Marys body language, you can tell she was not a happy camper at the start of the song. But she quickly got in character, as only a professional should. Whatever was going on between them, she put it aside for the moment and flat out delivered on this song. Kudos to her! This song was absolutely one of my faves back in the day. It's nice to see Mary going strong and STILL putting in that work.
If someone put together a well done, and I repeat, WELL DONE movie just on their relationship in this era I think many of us would watch... it would be dope if it ends with her singing My Life in the studio as she is recording the album.
Body language according to my eyes: that relationship had the dynamics I’ve seen way too often with “us”. The woman is trying extra hard. Arm around him. Supporting him. Trying to make sure he’s ok. Him? I think he put his arm around her waist once… and for a brief second. Cutting his eyes at her like he’s angry but he’s really dealing with internal demons. He also is the one to pull away first when they hold hands.
