Sunday, January 15, 2017

THE CONQUEROR EAR WORM

  I hope the folks who like my "serious" writing won't roll their eyes at this "less thinky" item.
  I'm attempting to keep a scientific record of all the pop songs that get stuck in my head. I have both love and hate for pop music, which has dominated my life and career, but endless exposure to it has driven me into the arms of jazz, classical, avant-garde music, international music where I can't understand the words, etc. This is partly because I can't stand it when songs get stuck in my head. Even after many hours of listening, Derek Bailey never gets stuck in my head, for which I thank the man.

  KARL STRAUB'S LIST OF SONGS THAT GOT STUCK IN HIS HEAD RECENTLY (A LIST HE WILL KEEP ADDING TO)


"Roundabout" by Yes
"Rocket to Stardom" theme from Fernwood Tonight
"Levon" by Elton John
"I'm Alright" by Kenny Loggins

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