Songs bring back Memories

 I love music. When I was in high school I always fell asleep to it and woke up when a favorite song came on my radio sitting on the table next to my bed. To this day I still love music and songs can take me right back to where I was back then. During stressful times I could hide away in the music even when they were played on the lowest volume. 

The first song of my first memory is "Brand New Key" by Melanie. We lived on East Street in Fenton and I remember hearing it. I still love it and it's always part of our "dance parties." 

I love turning love songs into Christian songs and making them into love songs from God to me. 

I  love hearing people's favorite songs and making playlists of my music every year. When I am on my deathbed there better be music playing constantly.

I think I'll list a few songs with the memories attached (In no particular order):

If You Leave Me Now... by Chicago (Dave Lamb from high school told me to always think of him when I hear it after I broke up with him. He got his next girlfriend pregnant. I still think of him every single time.)

Do Ya Think I'm Sexy... by Rod Stewart. It was a song that Colin Grahl sang to me over the phone and all of my friends had fun with it, especially at the prom. :)

Babe... by Styx. My break-up song when Dennis Reuther broke up with me... Most likely because I told him I would only have sex with my spouse. I loved his family a lot and his mom taught me so much about life and was so very special to me. I always think of him when I hear that song. 

The Greatest Love of All... by Whitney Houston. I still feel badly because for some reason I felt the need to steal the c.d. from my employer. I cannot believe I did it. That song fed my soul after a "Choice" weekend retreat. I still love the lyrics. Imagine stealing a c.d. after a church retreat. OMG. 

Time After Time... by Placido Domingo The song I danced to with my first husband at our wedding.

The Greatest Discovery... by Elton John reminds me of when I just had John and introduced Meghan to him.

Leaving on a Jet Plane... by Peter, Paul and Mary reminds me of the morning my sister, Vic passed away. I had to tell Mom and Dad that she died. She paved the way and taught me NOT to be afraid to die. 

Angie... by The Rolling Stones... a lot of memories. A ton of memories. 

Just for You... by REO Speedwagon. My first date with my husband when we went to their concert and it was the song we danced to at our wedding. We had a rocky start. We dated for two years and were engaged for two years before we got married. 

In Christ Alone... The song reminds me of my first Bible study with Beth Moore and even though she doesn't know me, she taught me to trust in God alone. We played it at my mom's funeral too. 

Sunshine on My Shoulders by John Denver will always make me think of my friend, Reg... who just one week before she had her stroke told me she wants it played at her funeral. 

I could go on with the memories forever. It seems all music brings back memories in a deep way. I cannot imagine life without music.