Friday, May 21, 2010

Songs that Spark Memories

I was driving to a baby shower and the Def Leppard song "Photograph" came on, which I love.  I love it because it reminds me of the beach in Ocean City, Md, when I was just out of high school.  I hear that song and I am instantly transported back to a time when I had no responsibilities, lots of time to play, and actually looked pretty good in a bathing suit(if I put on a suit now, my stalker Captain Ahab shows up).  I can remember walking along the boardwalk with my friend Michelle, and every store had tons of Union Jack shirts for sale.  Every store was also playing this song.  It's a happy memory for me. 

I can also remember the very first time I had one of those "Love at First Sight" moments. I was 17, I think, and working at Roy Rogers.  This guy walked in and the song "You Can Do Magic" just started playing in my head and I was transfixed.  I think I even gave him extra fries.  I don't remember what he looked like at all, anymore, but the feeling I had shows up when I hear that song. 

I can't be the only person who has experienced this connection of a memory with a favorite song.  Has this happened to anyone else?

2 comments:

  1. That happens to me ALL time time, it's like you're instantly back to where you were and feeling exactly what you were feeling at the time. The brain is a freaky thing!

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  2. The brain certainly IS freaky! Look at Lady Gaga!

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