Today on NPR there was an interesting story on PRI's The World, the afternoon program on our local station. It was about a BBC program that I hadn't heard of. It's called Desert Island Discs and it's turning 70 years old this week. The premise of the show is simple. Each week the guest is asked what music they would take with them if they were stranded on a desert island ... Specifically, 8 records. But here's the catch. It has to be music that has spoken to you in some way over the years of your life.
I was intrigued ...
What would my 8 be?
According to the BBC official page for the program, the number one tracks and artist are Beetoven-Symphony No 9 in D minor 'Choral' and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart respectively. Mine wouldn't be nearly that interesting, but important to me in different ways ...
Here they are in no particular order:
1. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road-Elton John.
This song always takes me back to my childhood. My parents owned the tape and I swear we wore it out. Not to mention for YEARS I tried to figure out what it the world this song actually means ...
2. Take the Long Way Home-Super Tramp
This song reminds me of driving with my Aunt Mardee out to visit my Great Grandma. She lived in an old two bed room farmhouse complete with an outhouse. She was a true "Daughter of the Pioneers" and even made her own mayonnaise. When she was 90 she just couldn't live on her own anymore and was sent to a nursing home. I remember this song being on the radio as we drove out to visit her in her home for last time.
3.The Big Chill- The entire soundtrack
Ahhh the album that introduced me to all of the beauty that is Motown ... Not to mention the FABULOUS Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson! We listened to this album over and over when I was in 7th grade and we made a family trip to San Francisco and down the coast. I will never forget going to Sea World and then having to drive all the way back to Anaheim because the hotels were packed. My Dad filled the long ride (at midnight!) with stories of his time during the Vietnam war working at the Navy hospital. The Big Chill was the theme music of that trip, and I can't hear Whiter Shade of Pale without thinking of that time. What a great memory!
4. Jackson-Johnny Cash and June Carter
Every summer we take our kids to Jackson, Wy and every summer we sing Jackson as we're heading out on another adventure! I love this song:)
5. Leaving on a Jet Plane-Peter, Paul and Mary.
My Dad LOVED Peter, Paul and Mary. Now that he's gone, this song will always have a special place in my heart. Blowing in the Wind holds a close second ...
6.The Kingston Trio-Where have all the flowers gone
6.The Kingston Trio-Where have all the flowers gone
My Dad also loved the Kingston Trio and played their greatest hits constantly when Bruce and I were first married and lived with my parents. One day he was working in his office and had this song on. I tried and tried to figure out where I had heard the melody before. Years later when we were unpacking from our move to our current house, I pulled out a bird music box that I had salvaged from my Grandma's after she passed away. Sure enough, the melody was this song. I can't tell you how much that little bird means to me now:)
7.(tie) REM-Don't go back to Rockville
The Smiths-Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Just one word describes this time in my life
COLLEGE! And I love the Smiths and R.E.M
8.The Entire Soundtrack-She's Having a Baby
I had this album LONG before I actually became a Mom, but now that I am, it means so much more.
I love every song, but especially Kate Bush's This Women's Work and Everything But the Girl's Apron Strings.
These are beautiful songs that speak to me as a Mom and remind me how much I love this job!
Runners up ...
Anything by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Roxy Music, Peter Gabriel or Ella Fitzgerald.
Now it's your turn! What are your 8?
XOXOX
Paige
7.(tie) REM-Don't go back to Rockville
The Smiths-Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Just one word describes this time in my life
COLLEGE! And I love the Smiths and R.E.M
8.The Entire Soundtrack-She's Having a Baby
I had this album LONG before I actually became a Mom, but now that I am, it means so much more.
I love every song, but especially Kate Bush's This Women's Work and Everything But the Girl's Apron Strings.
These are beautiful songs that speak to me as a Mom and remind me how much I love this job!
Runners up ...
Anything by Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Roxy Music, Peter Gabriel or Ella Fitzgerald.
Now it's your turn! What are your 8?
XOXOX
Paige
