Imagine your life…your most pivotal memories…what song was playing during that time?
If you can’t figure out how to start, try going about it the opposite way. When you hear certain songs, very specific scenes appear, right? Start collecting those, and then pare them down as you come up with the one that best fits that time in your life.
I’ve created mine on Spotify. It’s not a list of my favorite songs. Many of these are not what I would usually choose to listen to. But they are part of my soundtrack in the story of what made me who I am now!
I won’t describe every story: just a sample. Feel free to ask if one makes you curious!
The Muppet Show
I’m 6 again…it’s Saturday night…we have to take turns getting our hair washed, but no one wants to miss the best show of the week!
We Are The World
My neighbor friend shows me the music video of all the important musicians. I don’t know a single one of them.
Goin’ Down
Mom’s 45 records…over and over, trying (and failing) to learn the words. Root of my love of blues in rock?
Piano Man
9th grade…band room after a half-time field show. Entire band singing this song at the top of their lungs. Goes from a song I’d never heard to one I would love for the rest of my life.
Zor Kadin
This song made waves when I lived in Turkey, because a capella was a new and exciting sound.
Phenomenon
Rummy Kube on the living room floor of our house in Buffalo, pregnant with Jasmine
Float
Dropping Rebekah off in Dallas. She has a fonder memory of this song than I do!
Your turn: What would be on YOUR soundtrack? I’d love to hear! Comment on Facebook (since I have comments turned off here)