Songs You Can't Get Out of Your Head!
November 19th 2007 23:29
Apparently (as reported in an article appearing the in the SMH back in 2004) it is a 'social lubricant and signifier in your 20s and represents the person you remember you were (and wish you were still) when you're in your 30s and 40s'.
"Along the way you go from searching out the thrill of the new to pondering the strangeness of the new to dismissing the inadequacies of the new.
"If you believe there hasn't been a great band since (insert your preferred period here) ask yourself: do I really want to hear new music? Do you read about new bands, new songwriters? Do you want to be challenged to think differently or do your prefer to have your tastes confirmed?
"The chances are if you're already past your mid-20s you did (or should, if you're being honest) answer no to those questions. Just like every generation you are stuck in the music of your youth and young adulthood.
"And there's nothing wrong with that. Who says you have to like or care about any new music, whether it's new to you in 1967, 1977 or 2007?"
That said - there are song's that live in everyone's mind - songs - as so eloquently penned by ELO in the mid 70's - that you simply can't get out of your head.
So at the risk of having those very tunes resonate throughout the day - what's yours?
| 102 |
| Vote |
Comment by Louie
Climate Red
randomthoughts
Phil's Wellness Tips
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Me too.
Kids were singing along to something the other day - when I asked them how come they knew all the words - they retorted that it was the new song from (insert name here).
Shhhh - don't tell them The Rolling Stones did it 35 years ago.
Yep . . . .
MNG
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
Hi MNG,
My kids just 'mix' up CD's of my favourites now for the car ... that being, the ones that I can tolerate *cringe* Who sings them is beyond me for the most part, although they keep telling me *chuckle* ... and all this from someone who used to know the words to every song that there ever was... Ha ha..
I think the kids think I'm still pretty hip hop though, because I do like many of their songs and never let on that I am just not getting those band names
Otherwise most days I'm off onto the ambient track, CD's that contain very little or no voices, like Jess Wayne's War of the Worlds, Enigma, Open spaces, Vargo, Vibe and the sounds of the Harp.
I have also discovered that over the years nothing but nothing... can outweight my love of the sounds of classical spanish guitar and some of my modern favourite discoveries include Incendio, Itch and Luna Negra... all three are just perfect!
In addition, there is the re-discovery of many artists that I had 'lost.' I'll explain... I went overseas in 1985 leaving over 200 prized albums (many collectors pieces) with a 'friend,' who then got hooked on drugs and sold them all to support their habit, by the time I got back.
Deep wounds heal slowly, and forgiven isn't always forgotten... although I forgot most of the the titles... and every now and then... in the middle of the night ... one will go bump!
I'll remember a tune in my head springing up from the depths of the well and I'll think OMG I must get that artist again on CD... most recently, I remembered how much I liked this white-covered, double album of Stings. (do you know the name) ... Not the popular stuff, the more obscure stuff. Songs like 'Moonlight.'
Other sudden 're-captures' onto CD from my lost vinyl's have included, many greats like the Eurythmics, Fleetwood, Eagles, INXS, Elton John, Pentangle, Bee Gee's, America, Led Zeplin, Hot Chocolate, Goanna, Shane Howard, Bob Seager, Pink Floyd, Mungo Jerry, Daddy Cool, Brian Cadd...oh and so so many more ... funny thing is, when I heard things like Alice Coopers Welcome to My Nightmare again after all those years, I didn't like it ... there were over half of them like that.
'New' music discoveries for me have included discovering artists like Damien Rice (Volcano), Shaun Mullins - certainly more contemplative than Slade and the Sweet *lol*
Hey, this is a long response, I guess music and me go back a long way?
Cheers
Lilla ...
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Could listen (or read) all day when it comes to music and the genres that go to make up its diversity.
Personally I can listen to just about anything given the mood - but ask me about comfort music and I'll always hark back to the West Coast sounds of The Eagles, The Doobie Bros, America etc.
Throw in some 70's power pop, some classic Motown, a little glam rock and a smattering of one hit wonders from the 50's, 60's and 70's and you've just about covered my entire vinyl collection at least.
Feel privileged that you took the time to afford such an elaborate response.
Thanks for sharing.
MNG
Comment by Aimzster
Health and Beauty
Reality TV
The Jeepney Stop
First Time Mum
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Hope you're singin' along to it right now.
MNG
Comment by JoH
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Bit like Day Trip to Bangor back in 1980-81.
Interesting how your surroundings and memories are influenced so much by the music of the time or vice versa.
Thanks for dropping by.
MNG
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
Yep, thank God for the compilation albums, they saved the day for me.
Thanks for 'listening,' writing about it helps.
Lilla ...
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
It's therapy we all need from time to time.
You're very welcome.
MNG
Comment by Brad Waters
Punters Daily
And He's a Victorian!!! - Victoria's Sporting stars
The only problem is that I hate the bloody song!!!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I love music from all generations. I AM music... I laugh when I hear folks talk about their favorite bands newest hits (especially when they are singing covers of covers!) HAHA.
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Wish you'd never mentioned it now . . . ooohhh.
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
There's a station in Sydney - which touts its mantra of "New Music - NOVA 969".
Caught my kids singing along to a rebirth of the old ELO tune "Don't Bring Me Down".
Had to laugh . . .
MNG