Of course one of the problems of “not inhaling” is what it does to one’s memory. I cannot recall when I first heard Dark Side of the Moon but it feels like it’s been in my personal top 5 forever. I was 11 years old when it came out, and given my older step brothers taste in music, it’s quite possible I heard it at that tender age, but nothing registered. Fast forward six years and fresh out of school, I knew exactly what I would be spending my first full time wage on, and I still have the album in my collection. Sadly the stickers and posters are long gone, left on some grimy wall of a shared flat in West London no doubt! Happy days (or should that be daze)!
Love that missive, Linda! And I was very much looking forward to putting my Dark Side of the Moon post out there, especially after you'd nailed it as one of the "essentials." Great taste, if I do say so myself.
Ah, albums and their posters and stickers and cover arts... I'm restoring my vinyl collection slowly these days. Somehow, the new vinyl covers don't quite hit it like they did back in the day. But they're trying to get there. As long as the artists don't try TOO hard, or try to stay safe and politically correct, we'll get some good art back.
Well, how about that for synchronicity! I have never heard of "Comfortably Numb", not having ever really listened to anything by Pink Floyd except Another Brick in the Wall, but this is the second time I've seen it mentioned in the last five minutes... Before I opened the email with your link, I had just read one from my eldest sister, who has had a hip replacement operation today. The title of her mail was - yes - "Comfortably Numb", LOL!!! She referred to Pink Floyd in the mail itself and I briefly felt that youngest sister ignorant thing. So it was hilarious to read your post, Erin!
Also wanted to note you've gone for some massive classics so far, so I'm waiting and wondering whether you will come up with some more eclectic stuff over the next few posts!
What a fun, synchronistic moment, Helen! Thank you for sharing that. I guess it's a nod to take a listen to the album, perhaps? And, yes, I'm going for timeless pieces right now. Eclecticism is duly noted. I might go for more music writing in the future, so could definitely be persuaded to bring up rarer items. Meantime, I do hope you enjoy the "essentials" posts, and that music fills you up!
Also, hope your sister heals up swiftly and comfortably! xo
Of course one of the problems of “not inhaling” is what it does to one’s memory. I cannot recall when I first heard Dark Side of the Moon but it feels like it’s been in my personal top 5 forever. I was 11 years old when it came out, and given my older step brothers taste in music, it’s quite possible I heard it at that tender age, but nothing registered. Fast forward six years and fresh out of school, I knew exactly what I would be spending my first full time wage on, and I still have the album in my collection. Sadly the stickers and posters are long gone, left on some grimy wall of a shared flat in West London no doubt! Happy days (or should that be daze)!
Love that missive, Linda! And I was very much looking forward to putting my Dark Side of the Moon post out there, especially after you'd nailed it as one of the "essentials." Great taste, if I do say so myself.
Ah, albums and their posters and stickers and cover arts... I'm restoring my vinyl collection slowly these days. Somehow, the new vinyl covers don't quite hit it like they did back in the day. But they're trying to get there. As long as the artists don't try TOO hard, or try to stay safe and politically correct, we'll get some good art back.
Thanks for staying on the journey here!
Well, how about that for synchronicity! I have never heard of "Comfortably Numb", not having ever really listened to anything by Pink Floyd except Another Brick in the Wall, but this is the second time I've seen it mentioned in the last five minutes... Before I opened the email with your link, I had just read one from my eldest sister, who has had a hip replacement operation today. The title of her mail was - yes - "Comfortably Numb", LOL!!! She referred to Pink Floyd in the mail itself and I briefly felt that youngest sister ignorant thing. So it was hilarious to read your post, Erin!
Also wanted to note you've gone for some massive classics so far, so I'm waiting and wondering whether you will come up with some more eclectic stuff over the next few posts!
What a fun, synchronistic moment, Helen! Thank you for sharing that. I guess it's a nod to take a listen to the album, perhaps? And, yes, I'm going for timeless pieces right now. Eclecticism is duly noted. I might go for more music writing in the future, so could definitely be persuaded to bring up rarer items. Meantime, I do hope you enjoy the "essentials" posts, and that music fills you up!
Also, hope your sister heals up swiftly and comfortably! xo
Not surprised, this was already on my list 🌚