The first song you remember hearing
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I know where I lived from about 1985-1987, when I was 1-3 years old, and recall a lot of the music I would see on television, hear on the radio, and even at the mall, during that time. Issue is determining which song I recall hearing first because that period is blurred nicely together in my memories (much like last week 
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Cyndi Lauper's Time After Time music clip would feature in my dreams though. The caravan in the woods and the boyfriend's weird choice in fashion (surprisingly, over Lauper's appearance) evidently having an impact on my infant brain.
Also have distinct memories of Bangles, Bananarama, Top Gun soundtrack, Dire Straits, Hall & Oates, Sade, and Enya give or take in that order of prominance. Of course, I remember lots of other music, but no distinct situation attached to them.
).Cyndi Lauper's Time After Time music clip would feature in my dreams though. The caravan in the woods and the boyfriend's weird choice in fashion (surprisingly, over Lauper's appearance) evidently having an impact on my infant brain.
Also have distinct memories of Bangles, Bananarama, Top Gun soundtrack, Dire Straits, Hall & Oates, Sade, and Enya give or take in that order of prominance. Of course, I remember lots of other music, but no distinct situation attached to them.
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I want to say it was “Upside Down” by Diana Ross. When I was a baby/toddler I had this circus tape that featured this song. I have distinct memories of being entranced with the trapeze and metal ball thing with this song playing.
@Ghost X I also recall lots of Top Gun soundtrack from toddlerhood. My mom was super into it, and then later Vanilla Sky. I still adore these soundtracks. I feel like the first music you’ve heard leaves a lifelong influence. For me that was a hell of a lot of 80s pop and disco even though I was born in 94.
@Ghost X I also recall lots of Top Gun soundtrack from toddlerhood. My mom was super into it, and then later Vanilla Sky. I still adore these soundtracks. I feel like the first music you’ve heard leaves a lifelong influence. For me that was a hell of a lot of 80s pop and disco even though I was born in 94.
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I dunno if this counts, does traditional, little songs you'd hear count?
An old traditional song from Belfast I think at least it is called My Aunt Jane my dad use to always sing it when I'd sit in his lap from no age. Kinda never left me if i'm honest.
The lyrics I remember him singing although i'm sure there's variations were.
My Aunt Jane she called me in
She gave me tea outta her wee tin
Half a bap, sugar on the top
Four black lumps outta her wee shop.
She called me in but I wouldn't go
She shut the door on my big toe
Oh oh oh, my big toe
Fell in the buttermilk and I didn't know.
Don't ask about the lyrics and the idea of an aunt slamming the door on her neice or nephew's toe but yeah that's what I remember, there was definitely othwr verses but that one definitely sticks out.
Now if we're talking more conventional songs then I guess Elton Johns Sacrifice is the first mainstream music I remember hearing on the radio as a child, I was maybe 3 or 4, but My Aunt Jane I remember before that one.
An old traditional song from Belfast I think at least it is called My Aunt Jane my dad use to always sing it when I'd sit in his lap from no age. Kinda never left me if i'm honest.
The lyrics I remember him singing although i'm sure there's variations were.
My Aunt Jane she called me in
She gave me tea outta her wee tin
Half a bap, sugar on the top
Four black lumps outta her wee shop.
She called me in but I wouldn't go
She shut the door on my big toe
Oh oh oh, my big toe
Fell in the buttermilk and I didn't know.
Don't ask about the lyrics and the idea of an aunt slamming the door on her neice or nephew's toe but yeah that's what I remember, there was definitely othwr verses but that one definitely sticks out.
Now if we're talking more conventional songs then I guess Elton Johns Sacrifice is the first mainstream music I remember hearing on the radio as a child, I was maybe 3 or 4, but My Aunt Jane I remember before that one.
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I had a wind-up clown stuffed animal that would play “Send in the Clowns” so it was probably that.
Many years later, when I saw the play that song was from, I couldn’t help but laugh. That song is about a failing relationship, but some toymaker was like “yeah clowns whatever” and put it in a doll.
Many years later, when I saw the play that song was from, I couldn’t help but laugh. That song is about a failing relationship, but some toymaker was like “yeah clowns whatever” and put it in a doll.
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The warp room theme to Crash Bandicoot 3. I have vague memories of watching my dad and my sister playing that game; first game I ever played myself, even.
As far as music by bands, my dad loved The Prodigy, and I remember him playing Omen when going out to cut the grass. Very specific, but hey
As far as music by bands, my dad loved The Prodigy, and I remember him playing Omen when going out to cut the grass. Very specific, but hey
