“Anchorage” Written and Recorded by Michelle Shocked Released August 15, 1988 First of all, who is Leroy, and why is he peppering Michelle with so many questions??? Well, maybe it's Michelle's fault. After all, she wrote the letter. We have all found ourselves on the precipice, on the edge of trying to decide whether we … Continue reading One Perfect Song: Anchorage
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One Perfect Song: Up on The Roof
“Up on The Roof” Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King Recorded by The Drifters Released 1962 Cities can be crowded places. They are busy, hot and loud. The buildings tower overhead, blocking out the sun and the stars. It's easy to imagine what peace and happiness a little sky, and a little stillness, may … Continue reading One Perfect Song: Up on The Roof
One Perfect Song: When I Fall in Love
“When I Fall in Love” Written by Victor Young and Edward Heyman Recorded by Nat King Cole Released April, 1957 A perfect song is timeless. A perfect song is a song that spans years and generations, and will be free of style and instrumentation that identify it with a certain stylistic period. A perfect song … Continue reading One Perfect Song: When I Fall in Love
One Perfect Song: Have a Little Faith in Me
"Have a Little Faith in Me" Written by John Hiatt Recorded by John Hiatt Released May 29, 1987 It is said that the music you encounter in your late teens and early 20's is imprinted on you for the rest of your life. This is the music you love, the music you always go back … Continue reading One Perfect Song: Have a Little Faith in Me
One Perfect Song: Johnny Come Lately
"Johnny Come Lately" Written by Steve Earle Recorded by Steve Earle Released October 17, 1988 "I'm an American, boys, and I've come a long way I was born and bred in the USA So listen up close, I've get something to say Boys, I'm buying this round." These first lines from Steve Earle's "Johnny … Continue reading One Perfect Song: Johnny Come Lately
One Perfect Song: Sweet Child o’ Mine
“Sweet Child o' Mine” Written by Guns N' Roses Recorded by Guns N' Roses Released April 17, 1988 I was working at The Wiz in Georgetown (in Washington D.C.), an east coast based chain of CD/Cassette Tape stores when I was a junior in college, back when there were record stores in every shopping mall and on almost every commercial street … Continue reading One Perfect Song: Sweet Child o’ Mine
One Perfect Song: Here Comes the Sun
“Here Comes the Sun” Written by George Harrison Recorded by The Beatles Released September 26, 1969 It's a gray, rainy day today in Chicago. But, it is warmer today than it was yesterday, and I hope it is colder today than it will be tomorrow. The promise of spring is here, and I am thinking about "Here Comes the … Continue reading One Perfect Song: Here Comes the Sun
One Perfect Song: Tears of a Clown
“Tears of a Clown” Written by Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder and Hank Cosby Recorded by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Released 1967 "Smokey Robinson is America's greatest living poet." Though this quote has been attributed to Bob Dylan, it has never been confirmed that our modern day Bard actually uttered these exact words. It may have been him, … Continue reading One Perfect Song: Tears of a Clown
One Perfect Song: No Surrender
"No Surrender" Written by Bruce Springsteen Performed by Bruce Springsteen Released June 4, 1984 There is something special about your teenage summer nights. Tapping on your buddy's window late on a Saturday night long after everyone in the house is asleep, because you absolutely have to talk. Driving around your hometown, looking in vain for something to … Continue reading One Perfect Song: No Surrender
One Perfect Song: If I Had a Boat
"If I Had a Boat" Written by Lyle Lovett Performed by Lyle Lovett Released 1988 Michael Jordan, perhaps the greatest basketball player in the history of the sport, announced his retirement from the game on October 6, 1993. He was only 30 years old, and he had just led the Chicago Bulls to three NBA championships in … Continue reading One Perfect Song: If I Had a Boat
