I hadn't thought about the 1970s film "Phantom of the Paradise" since...well...the 1970s, until it appeared the other night on HBO. Now, there is nothing remotely POSItive about the film itself--in fact, it may qualify as one of the darkest parodies ever turned out by even Brian DePalma--there are a couple of pieces from the soundtrack, written entirely by the immensely talented Paul Williams, which are just beyond beautiful, notably "Old Souls," which is made even more beautiful by the haunting voice of the little-known Jessica Harper. I found an upload of the entire song someone was kind enough to place on YouTube HERE. For anyone who can't access it, for whatever reason, let me at least treat you to the lyrics: Our love is an old love, baby It's older than all our years I have seen in strange young eyes Familiar tears We're old souls in a new life, baby They gave us a new life to live and learn Some time to touch old friends And still return Our paths have crossed and parted This love affair was started Long, long ago This love survives the ages In its story lives are pages Fill them up, may ours turn slow Our love is a strong love, baby We give it all and still receive And so with empty arms We must still believe All souls last forever So we need never fear goodbye A kiss when I must go No tears In time, we kiss hello