This song, State of Grace
I first heard it back in 1998, when the album had just been released. I think it was my first Amazon.com purchase (and I paired it with a Final Fantasy VII strategy guide). I can remember putting it in the player, lying on my bed, and listening to the CD all the way through. To this day, it’s my favorite Seal album.
I was 12 when I first heard it, and I’m now 25. I love it more now than I did that day. Some music is apparently so good that it can transcend the change of 13 some odd years.
Is certain music timeless for us because we connect it so closely with our identity? For as long as I’ve been a fan of music, I’ve loved Seal.
What is a song or album you always love? Share your favorites in the comments section.
Amoreena by Elton John
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http://youtu.be/iTjM2VLWidc
ReplyDelete^Hope that link works. As ridiculous as it sounds, hearing 20,000+ fans sing along with the first chorus of this song made me realize that I would make music in some capacity for the rest of my life. The bass guitar/cello intro always makes me lunge for the volume knob.
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