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Soundtracks of Your Life

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Seeing the gaffer’s recent status got me thinking about songs that really mean something to me, and that’s what this discussion is all about. We might all be Notts fans, but I bet there are a few shared tastes too. Are there songs that stand out for you? Maybe they take you back to a certain time, remind you of your childhood, or just say something about who you are.

Is there a song that always stays with you no matter what? One that links to a memory or a moment in your life? Has its meaning changed over the years?

Sometimes there’s more than one track that does it. When you hear it, you’re straight back in that moment. For me, my Grandad loved The Beatles, and John Lennon was his favourite. Whenever I hear the piano at the start of "Imagine", it takes me back to summer weekends visiting him. That tune was often drifting in the background. It’s a gentle reminder of those days.

So what songs send you down memory lane? Don’t worry about being different or a bit sentimental, this is all about sharing and connecting. I think it’s fascinating what music means to people.

It’s amazing how music can bring back memories of different periods of your life, sometimes happy memories sometimes sad.

Here’s a happy memory. I met Mrs. T at the Palais in Nottingham in 1972, she was the sister of a good friend I was too nervous to ask her to dance, she was gorgeous in her mini skirt with long slim legs and knee high boots, β€œGet Off My Cloud” by the Rolling Stones was played and Mrs. T said it was a great song and it’d be good to dance to, I took the hint and we danced, the rest is history.

Here’s a sad memory. Our son was a mad keen motorcyclist, he took his own life in 2012, it seemed appropriate to play β€œBorn to be Wild” by Steppenwolf from the film Easy Rider as his coffin arrived for the service, it always makes me cry when I hear it.

Music is such a force whichever way it affects you. Bringing back memories, good, bad and indifferent. It stirs the soul, makes you want to dance (two left feet me) sing or hum along and even mime words you don't even know (making out you do). Has unbelievable power to deliver all emotions, either up or down.

The song that reminds me of the School disco's we used to have is "you can do magic" by America, sublime Friday night billing and a cooing at the ripe old age of 13, hoping to connect with a girl you had your eye on. Happy days.

"Time to say goodbye " from "Phantom " reminds me of dark times after an accident and having to wait for c Spine surgery. Solemn and sorry for myself.

The wonderful Simon Webbe and "No Worries" brings back how my now Mrs P Trapped me literally with a dumper truck full of horses crap against a wall. 12 months later we were married. Thanks Simon, I've never been so happy. Bye the way that song was our first dance, it had to be eh?

Saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy but I find that music wraps it's arms around you as if to say I'm here don't worry, emotions are good for both remembering and reliving good times. When Dad passed after fighting cancer for two years I delved into his favourite music, which was quite extreme, from Glen Miller and "in the mood" to Queen and "live forever" such wonderful memories.

I’ve just remembered another song that brings back a sad memory. Shortly after we were married we lost what would have been our first child through miscarriage. β€œWhen a Child is Born” by Johnny Mathis was in the charts that Christmas, it never fails to take me back to that sad time when I hear it.

Another Christmas song β€œIt’s Christmas” by Slade reminds me of when I was an apprentice, we finished work at midday Christmas Eve and a load of us piled into the Salutation Inn on Maid Marian Way, the song was playing as we staggered out the pub at 2.30 (Closing time in those days) and it had been snowing heavily unbeknown to us in the pub, I had to be taken home very drunk by two older colleagues, my dad wasn’t best pleased I slept if off on the sofa while my dad sat drinking coffee with my mates chatting about steam trains.

Life comes with ups and downs, laughter and sadness. Through it all, there's one song that always lifts my spirits, Louis Armstrong’s β€œWhat a Wonderful World.” At times life feels bleak, but that song somehow makes it all seem better. When it plays, the dark moments fade. You can’t help but feel lighter. It’s a song that never gets old. A true classic that people will keep listening to for years to come.

And when Louis gently says, β€œAnd I think to myself…” it fills me with warmth. It reminds me of the good times, and I feel grateful.

I met my first wife at the Palais in Nottingham in early 1975. The live group were playing the Bachman Turner Overdrive song "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet"

There are lots of things you forget in your lifetime, but you never forget a first meeting like that. The song has always been one of my favourites.

Those were very happy memories. Sadly our marriage didn't last, however our legacy together are three wonderful children, & now with three grandchildren.

'Summer of '69' by Canadian singer Bryan Adams brings back happy memories. It’s a lot like β€˜Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Morrison. Both songs tell stories of carefree days, growing up, and dreaming about the future. They also show how life changes over time.

These songs have inspired many people and are known as true rock classics. β€˜Summer of '69’ always reminds me of looking forward to turning 18. It makes you think about childhood and how those moments become the warmest memories.

There’s a special feeling that comes with looking back. When you think about the path you took, you realise those choices helped shape the person you are today.

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