Why is it that when people ask what kind of music you listen to, they expect you to pick a genre? I have grown to despise that question and the look I get when I say that I like a little bit of everything... why does it have to be that way? People issue blanket statements, "I love rap" and "Country music sucks". But really? Do ya like all rap and does ALL country suck? Come on, man! Why can't it be about the song? Each song is different and has a different way of affecting us... different memories and emotions can hit you at the first note.
"Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley reminds me of an era that I feel I was born for. It brings to mind my best friend and a virtual montage of our friendship... I feel slightly sad and nostalgic, and I like that.
"Young and Hopeless" by Good Charlotte is my rebellion song. It makes me feel... strong. Like the song says, Its me against this world and I don't care.
"Little Lion Man" by Mumford and Sons is just catchy. Those voices... mmm-mmm!
"Die Die Die" by The Avett Brothers just plain pumps me up! Its one of those songs that you turn way up and sing at the top of your lungs. It brings back summer days of driving to this park or that trail with my cousin, and afterwards we'd go for a beer at one of her hippie bars.
"Flowers on the Wall", the Eric Heatherly version is an amazing song and re-done so well. I can be sobbing and turn that song on and be smiling by the end. It picks me up, dusts me off, and tells me that I'm better than fine, even if I am a bit crazy.
"Those Were the Days" by Mary Hopkin reminds me of my childhood. No, I'm not that old :) When I was a kid, my mom had TimeLife "Hits of the 70's" on tape. One tape for each year.
"Are You Lonesome Tonight" by Elvis Presley reminds me of an era that I feel I was born for. It brings to mind my best friend and a virtual montage of our friendship... I feel slightly sad and nostalgic, and I like that.
"Young and Hopeless" by Good Charlotte is my rebellion song. It makes me feel... strong. Like the song says, Its me against this world and I don't care.
"Little Lion Man" by Mumford and Sons is just catchy. Those voices... mmm-mmm!
"Die Die Die" by The Avett Brothers just plain pumps me up! Its one of those songs that you turn way up and sing at the top of your lungs. It brings back summer days of driving to this park or that trail with my cousin, and afterwards we'd go for a beer at one of her hippie bars.
"Flowers on the Wall", the Eric Heatherly version is an amazing song and re-done so well. I can be sobbing and turn that song on and be smiling by the end. It picks me up, dusts me off, and tells me that I'm better than fine, even if I am a bit crazy.
"Those Were the Days" by Mary Hopkin reminds me of my childhood. No, I'm not that old :) When I was a kid, my mom had TimeLife "Hits of the 70's" on tape. One tape for each year.
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