Typically i just go to my discogs and select a random item from a my collection to keep my posts here a little varied. Today the algorithm gave me Graceland, and it seemed a perfect album to finish off 2024. Simon reminiscing about the past while looking ahead is perfect for today. The titualar song was about a road trip Simon took to Graceland with his son after his divorce to Carrie Fisher. It's a song about new beginnings and forgetting the troubles of your past, which is an approach i am happy to apply to the miserable year in which i came to understand what that girl in New York City means.
This is an original from 86 and is absolutely beautiful to listen to. The drum beats Simon would become famous for shine through as crisp as if they were in the room with you without smother the beautiful vocals and guitar work.
My parents had a copy oof the CD in a big tub in our mini van for road trips. The album was a run away commercial success despite it's departure from industry norms. Simon has always done a great job of finding the universal truths in musoc from across the world and presenting it in a way for everyone to understand.
I'm sorry about the passing of your dad. My parents are reaching the age where i worry about them as well. I have so much music in my collection that reminds me of them, which is comforting when i miss them, but also funny when i start to get teary eyed listening to something that reminds me of them.