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This is a twist on the Letter Meme. Instead of coming up with ten items for a certain letter, you come up with five song titles for a certain letter and explain why you picked them. If interested then leave a comment. I’ll give you a letter. You post this blurb in your journal along with your list.
ironymaiden gave me S
Symphony of Destruction Megadeth.
As I was walking to work this morning singing Lemon Tree (something I do quite often), the internal soundtrack switched over to this song. I found myself wondering if I would get S. And I did.
Dave Mustaine’s vocals and madness are infectious. Plus, in 1992 I was in a serious thrasher mood. But I really started listening to this song and album in 1994, when I started working at Schwan’s Frozen foods. My boss/buddy Matt was even more of a thrasher than I, and we would rock out nearly every night.
Smells Like Teen Spirit Nirvana
Possibly the loudest and least understood song of all time. An anthem for a generation, and a testament to the genius of a tortured soul. This very song caused a rule to be enacted in our communal listening house. “Crank the Hit Single” became our battle cry, and our speakers did indeed go to 11.
Do yourself a favor, though, and pick up the Benzedrine Monks of Santo Domonica album, “Chantmania.” Purchased with 4 1996 Canadian dollars, this album made us pull over to the side of the road and laugh until tears flowed freely. Then we hit repeat.
She Blinded me With Science Thomas Dolby
SCIENCE!. Say no more.
Something in the Way She Moves “Sweet Baby” James Taylor
I honestly think this song kept me from eating a bullet in 1990. It was not a good year. But I played this album all the time, and can sing it from memory.
I give women songs when they leave my life. She got the entire greatest hits album. I saw her and her father on the bus several years ago here in Seattle. I was shocked that the two of them were here, and I said nothing. Once again, she passes through my life unscathed.
She’s not one of the four. But she could have been.
Solitary Man Neil Diamond
I have three versions of this song on my playlist. It’s my personal anthem, and every word is true. I had migrated to preferring the Chris Isaak version, but then Johnny Cash (God rest his soul) released one just as good. Noah is the loser in this battle, I’m afraid.
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