All Songs Considered

New Mix: Cowboy Junkies, Michael Stipe, Wallice, more

Apr 25, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Inspiration for "Give Me A Hand"

  • Michael Stipe's "Give Me A Hand" was inspired by a punk rock party.
  • He wore a box on his head, referencing a past misinterpretation of his Upton Sinclair costume.
INSIGHT

Abraham Alexander's Journey

  • Abraham Alexander, born in Greece to Nigerian parents, moved to Texas as a preteen to escape racial tensions.
  • Tragedy struck later with his mother's death, but music became his solace after a friend gave him a guitar.
ANECDOTE

Inspiration for "Déjà Vu"

  • "Déjà Vu" by Abraham Alexander is inspired by Kalief Browder's wrongful imprisonment.
  • It explores systemic flaws and the cyclical nature of vices that trap individuals.
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