There are songs, if I happen to catch them on radio or the web, that can instantly transport me back to another time. Place doesn't much matter since the time machine remains all in my head to begin with. Random access memory via grey matter, all byway of music and lyrics. For instance, I can find myself back in the
90s whenever I come across Santana's
Smooth (or other tracks from that album) -- all of this care of my wife because she brought the CD home one day.
Sci-fi Fanatic has been sending me back to the
80s recently with his
thoughtful music posts (Cutting Crew's
Been In Love Before will do that to me). Just so I don't forget surviving the
70s, Macca and Wings'
Band on the Run (along with
How Long by Ace) will not let me leave behind that troublesome span. And if pressed, I will say it is Coldplay's
Viva La Vida that does it for the
00s.
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Music really transports us! I'm right there with you my friend. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI find the 70s and 80s certainly do it most for me. There are so many amazing songs and one hit wonders from those periods, plus staples like Abba, Bee Gees and Hall & Oates that just capture it for me..... so many more. Have a great weekend.
Now where is that stack of 45s? OH yeah, Mom gave them away with my baseball cards. Still remember my first LP though, Johnny Horton sings history. With Sink the Bismark and Battle of New Orleans. The second was MUCH better, the Byrds, man Oh man I nearly wore it out the first week. You trigger some good mems.
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A perfect song to sum up today's culture, if you substitute 'cyberspace' for 'moon.'
ReplyDeleteWow, I am a huge Nina Simone fan, and have her version of this song, but had never heard the original. Interesting to compare the style, Nina gives a typically soulful variation on it:
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We definitely share that trait, my friend. One hit wonders seem to offer a specific connection to their time by way of their lone hits. Especially, as compared to those with careers that spanned multiple songs. Thanks, SFF.
ReplyDeleteI know you and I have some history with those old 45s and LPs, my friend. Thanks so much, Herb.
ReplyDeleteGreat observation, Naomi! So true. Thanks for the comment.
ReplyDeleteNina Simone was one great songtress, Colonel. Her cover of this song is one wonderful rendition. Thanks for adding to this, my friend.
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