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We’re diving into the world of the ‘80s with a song that can light up any dance floor! I’m talking about “Inside Out” by the sensational Odyssey! This classic hit from 1982 is a song of emotions that captures love and longing!

Can you feel that beat? The rhythm just sweeps you off your feet and pulls you right in! Written during an era of transition, when disco was making waves and synth-pop was just around the corner, Odyssey took that infectious sound and crafted something truly unforgettable.

The lyrics connect like a smooth caress. “When you're sittin' on your own / And you feel the city life surround you,” it’s like the soundtrack to every heart that’s ever waited for that special someone to call. The sweet echo of “don’t give up, darlin’” is a rallying cry – encouraging us to pursue those dreams and desires! 

Oh, and let’s not forget the hook! This is where the magic happens—“inside out, oh, darlin’ / I wanna be so deep that you'll be leavin' me!” It’s all about that yearning. Isn’t that what love is? A beautiful tangle of feelings, sometimes leaving us turned inside out, yet craving more!
This sensational track didn’t just sit pretty! It soared to number three on the UK Singles Chart, landing itself a dazzling spot in the hearts of fans!

So, let your spirit be lifted and your feet move to the pulse of “Inside Out.” It’s a reminder that love has its layers, and it’s our job to peel them back, bravely facing the unexpected twists and turns. Whether it's the infectious groove or the heartfelt lyrics, this is a song that speaks to the very core of what it means to be human. So let’s keep dancing, keep dreaming, and never forget: love always finds a way, inside out!

I’m Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to the Cat Bear.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Two day's topic Odyssey, We're diving into the world of
the eighties with a song that can light up any
dance floor. I'm talking about inside Out by the Sensational Odyssey.

(00:22):
The classic hit from nineteen eighty two is a song
of emotions that captures love and longing. Can you feel
that beat? The rhythm just sweeps you off your feet
and pulls you right in. Written during an era of transition,

(00:44):
when disco was making waves and synthpop was just around
the corner, Odyssey took that infectious sound and crafted something
truly unforgettable. The lyrics like a smooth caress when you're
sitting on your own and you feel the city life

(01:07):
surround you. It's like the soundtrack to every heart that's
ever waited for that special someone to call. The sweet
echo of don't give up, Darling is a rallying cry
encourage us to pursue those dreams and desires. Oh and

(01:28):
let's not forget that hook. This is where the magic happens.
Inside Out, Oh Darling, I want to be so deep
that you'll be leaving me. It's all about that yearning,
Isn't that what love is? A beautiful tangle of feelings,

(01:49):
sometimes leaving us turned inside out yet craving more. This
sensational track didn't just sit pretty. It's sore to number
three on the UK Singles Chart, landing itself a dazzling
spot in the hearts of fans. So let your spirit

(02:11):
be lifted and your feet move to the pulse of
inside Out. It's a reminder that love has its layers
and it's our job to peel them back, bravely facing
the unexpected twist and turns. Whether it's the infectious groove

(02:32):
or the heartfelt lyrics, this is a song that speaks
to the very core of what it means to be human.
So let's keep dancing, keep dreaming, and never forget love
always finds away inside out.