Songs that invoke memories

[stui magpie]

Do you have a song or songs that, as soon as you hear them, you're transported to another time and relive a memory?

I have 1 in particular. Midnight Blue. I've told the story before and I'll tell it again later if we get some traction here.

I'm curious if it's just me that assigns a particular song to a specific memory and can't let go of that link.

[Bucks5]

There are some songs that I associate with certain people's weddings/receptions.

[think positive]

[Tannin]

More years ago than I care to admit, I was in my twenties and horribly depressed, verging on suicidally depressed. I have no idea why after all these years, doubtless the love life and some monumental stuff-up. But the why doesn't matter. The point is, I remember driving home from one afternoon just about as low as a person can be, and bitterly regretting ... er ... I can't remember what now, but it seemed very serious at the time. It was the end.

The car radio was on, and a line from a song leapt out and grabbed me by the throat: "You're only human, you're supposed to make mistakes".

I turned it up. Actually it must have been a tape (no such thing as CDs back then) because I cranked the volume up and played it over and over again.

Fair dinkum, I reckon that song saved my life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlQ6Ka4yg_8

I'm a little off-topic, 'coz I don't remember anything in particular when I hear it now, I just turn the volume up to 11 and bop along. I never get depressed these days - say what you like about getting old, every decade is better than the one before and anyone who tells you otherwise isn't paying attention - but to this day, Billy Joel's You're only human never fails to gives me a big lift.

Footnote: Looking for a link to it just now, the first Youtube hit must be the original filmclip, which I have never seen before. Do yourself a favour: don't you watch it either. It is crass and juvenile in a way only Americans can manage and - worse! - it's on exactly that theme. Yuk! Completely wrecks a great song. The link above is a different one; one that leaves you free to populate the song with your own meaning. If I'd seen the original clip back in the day, it might still have saved my life, but only because I would have been too busy barfing to do anything silly.

[Skids]

Anything from ELO's greatest hits; Telephone line, Evil woman, Livin' Thing, Strange Magic.... not that you hear them often.
This was one of two 8 track cassettes me 'n my bro were left in pub car parks with when we were 10-12 (me) & 5-6 (bro). I used to get Mick back in the car and lock the doors if I saw anyone coming... hid under the dash countless times.
I love my old man, but those days were memorable for all the wrong reasons.
The other one was a Rod Stewart Album... Sailing was a fave.

[Skids]

More years ago than I care to admit, I was in my twenties and horribly depressed, verging on suicidally depressed. I have no idea why after all these years, doubtless the love life and some monumental stuff-up. But the why doesn't matter. The point is, I remember driving home from one afternoon just about as low as a person can be, and bitterly regretting ... er ... I can't remember what now, but it seemed very serious at the time. It was the end.

The car radio was on, and a line from a song leapt out and grabbed me by the throat: "You're only human, you're supposed to make mistakes".

I turned it up. Actually it must have been a tape (no such thing as CDs back then) because I cranked the volume up and played it over and over again.

Fair dinkum, I reckon that song saved my life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlQ6Ka4yg_8

I'm a little off-topic, 'coz I don't remember anything in particular when I hear it now, I just turn the volume up to 11 and bop along. I never get depressed these days - say what you like about getting old, every decade is better than the one before and anyone who tells you otherwise isn't paying attention - but to this day, Billy Joel's You're only human never fails to gives me a big lift.

Footnote: Looking for a link to it just now, the first Youtube hit must be the original filmclip, which I have never seen before. Do yourself a favour: don't you watch it either. It is crass and juvenile in a way only Americans can manage and - worse! - it's on exactly that theme. Yuk! Completely wrecks a great song. The link above is a different one; one that leaves you free to populate the song with your own meaning. If I'd seen the original clip back in the day, it might still have saved my life, but only because I would have been too busy barfing to do anything silly.

I like this post and enjoyed the link. Cheers Tannin


Though you feel your heart break
You're only human
You're gonna have to deal with heartache
Just like a boxer in a title fight
You got to walk in that ring all alone
You're not the only one who's made mistakes
But they're the only thing that you can truly call your own

[luvdids]

Guns n Roses Knocking on heaven's door.

My then boyfriend wanted it played at his Dad's funeral, his Mum wasn't keen but relented to let their son have a say in his Dad's funeral.
The church guy (reverend/minster/pastor, whatever he was) ended up using that song choice to base his whole speech on - that you don't have to knock on Heaven's door, God is knocking on your door...

Always think of old Bill when I hear it.

[watt price tully]

Songs that evoke meaningful memories:

1. Don McClean - post a relationship breakup self titled Album (with Vincent)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLvzF981Fiw

2. Al DiMeola - feeling much better post relationship break up Elegant Gypsy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCOgUeyWelI

3. First share house (living with 7 others - it was a huge house)

3.1 Stomu Yomashta Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g53zcpaXT8o

3.2 Yes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmZoQFY ... a_gGTfyaBG

3.3 Brian Eno Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy from Another Green World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unmwse1v2vY

3.4 Blind Faith - "Can't find my Way Home" from heir self titled album (Mrs WPT shared a common taste in music and this is a good example)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWyMDzRU1Ig

3.5 The Specials: Too much too Young

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eClAL1LCRk

3.6 Talking Heads - everything by them - where I first heard their work (in the share house)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl3B_FT ... j4mHB3EDDc

4. When I got to buy my first stereo: Faures Requiem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnilUPXmipM

5. When I was driving the kids to school when they were very young Rory McLeod was a favourite with his album Lullabies for big babies (sadly not on youtube):

However this is a good example of his troubador style of music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO_xCvYGtxY

These are snapshots of music that meant a bit to me

[think positive]