All Songs Considered Tunes that got you through your teens
Oct 31, 2023
Listeners share stories of how music got them through their teen years. They discuss the role of music in providing solace and companionship, exploring themes of mortality and creativity. The hosts reflect on the enduring power of music and their personal connection to Simon and Garfunkel.
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Crimson Attic
- Sean Cokley's friend Casey Jones was hospitalized.
- Friends painted a King Crimson mural in his attic with glow paint.
Soundgarden Solace
- Ray, living in China, shared a story about her first crush.
- Rejected, she found solace in Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun."
Oklahoma Outsider
- TJ, from Oklahoma, felt like an outsider during junior high.
- Discovering the Flaming Lips showed him it's okay to be different, even in Oklahoma.