" What we play is life. "
Louie Armstrong
music is such a large part of my life , whether I'm playing horribly or listening I can't think of a time when it wasn't the center of my universe.
growing up I can remember my friends and I waiting for the next new Beatles release , sitting in the music booth making sure there was no skips in the 45 before I brought it. Side A and B.
there is something magical walking the streets and a song coming from some store front , passing car or an apartment window playing a forgotten song from years younger.
there are artist that will always be at the top of my collection even if I never listen to them anymore , such as the Beatles , because they are so embedded within my mind I don't have too. Neil Young who carried me through my teens years and beyond but at this point I find just to depressing to spin anymore.
of course there is Van Morrison whom I still can't stop listening to. there are always at least 3-4 cds of his in the player of my car. the other slots are used to shift artist in and out.and of course there is always Roy Buchanan when I need a change of pace.
all timeless. but there is one artist , Louie Armstrong , that I could listen too forever. the voice of God. from children to the eldest statesmen there is comfort listening to songs like:
What a wonderful Life
Dream a little dream of me
Our love is here to stay
Mack the Knife
Moon River
They don't have an age , they are just classic and will live on forever. sitting on a beach , watching the stars and listening to old Pops , life doesn't get any better.
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