I was going to call this deep thoughts, but that would be to insult Jack Handey.
With that in mind, I was driving back from lunch today and "Take Me Home" a song by Phil Collins came on the radio. All the sudden I was transported back to the time I got my first tape player and the first cassette I bought was Phil Collins "No Jacket Required." Sussudio was big on the radio at that time and I just loved Phil. Later I discovered Genesis and acquired all their stuff too -- but for one moment in time today I was transported back to my first tape player and my very first cassette tape. I probably don't need to tell you that I still have quite a few of the tapes I bought in my early pre-CD years and that quite a few of them reflect the musical genius (?!) that was the mid to late 80s. Think hair bands and pop groups and you've got a pretty good idea of what it is my tape collection looks like.
The single worst thing that happened in my obsession with Phil and the boys was that my dear Sister was permanently warped by my overplaying of Phil and Genesis. She hates them both now. Of course, I try not to take that personally, as her first concert was New Kids on the Block, so it is obvious my musical tastes are much more refined than hers. At least I can say that my boys have continued to make music over the years while her 'kids' have now staged a 'comeback' some 20 years later. Who, in fact, is so warped they need to see NKOTB again?
so, dear readers, who was your first record, tape or cd? (My first record, btw, was 'She's So Unusual' by Cyndi Lauper)
And what memories does it bring back for you?
6 comments:
My first 45 was the Cantina Song from Star Wars...
My first album was the sound track to The Empire Strikes Back...
Um first tape... umm... that honestly I can't remember...
My first CD was a Chicago/Blood Sweat and Tears compilation.
My first tape was Rock Me Amadeus, by Falco...it was a single.
My First CD was Vanilla Ice, To the Extreme...
I don't recall any vinyl in my past.
Not sure if these were all firsts except for the cd but I can remember having ....
vinyl: Donny and Marie variety show greatest hits.
tape: Michael Jackson- Thriller. which by the way I also own on album and cd. I know start the ridculing now. :)
CD: The first one I ever bought is Eddie and the Cruisers soundtrack. Actually bought it twice because it was stolen twice. I have not replaced it since the second theft. I think its jinxed.
Thanks for the memory stroll.
I do believe that my first CD was Phil Collins!! "But Seriously..." is that right?
the first tape may have been Thriller... not quite sure.
I also remeber you had a small addiction to U2, right?
Heh, not that you need to know, but I wandered over here from H.R.'s blog...
My first tapes were the Purple Rain Soundtrack and Abba Greatest Hits. I got them from my parents with a walkman for my 9th birthday.
My U2 obsession didn't start until my cousin dragged me to see Rattle and Hum when I was 11.
liam: Hmm, let me guess ... you are a fan of Star Wars? Woo Hoo, I am PSYCHIC!!
jay: Whenever I hear Rock Me Amadeus on the radio I crank it. I have no idea why other than it is a very catchy song. Vanilla Ice. And you admitted that in public. Brave, brave soul.
mom: I agree, the Eddie and the Cruisers CD was cursed. I wonder if you bought it on iTunes if your computer would suddenly disappear ... hmmm.
jen: Yes, 'But Seriously' was a Phil CD. I heart Phil. My U2 addiction continues to this day, actually. I have them playing on my iPod now :) "The Fly" from Achtung Baby!
Hols: Welcome to my page. A friend of HR's is a friend of mine. I have begun to re-appreciate ABBA after my trip to Sweden this summer. ABBA is not only revered, but on a constant rotation. As for Purple Rain, IMHO one of the best soundtracks EVER. And, well, U2 ... I love them love them love them.
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