Posts in: Music

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    Music

    Crucial track for August 20, 2025

    "Dancing On My Own" by Robyn

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    Did you sing along to anything today? Describe the moment.

    Haven’t sung alone to a song yet today. But if I do, it might be to this song — and you …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 19, 2025

    "The Highwayman" by Jimmy Webb

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    What song do you wish you had written?

    That would be this song, my all-time favorite. I love everything about it! The lyrics, the music that …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 18, 2025

    "We're Only In It for the Drugs No.1" by Ebba Grön

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    Share a song that changed your perspective on music.

    When I first heard this song, I thought, "Wow, is it really allowed to …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 17, 2025

    "En kväll i tunnelbanan" by Noice

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    Think back to your childhood: What is your earliest music memory? Share that song and your story!

    My earliest music memory is my parents playing …

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    Crucial track for August 16, 2025

    "All Possibilities" by Badly Drawn Boy

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    What song makes you feel like anything is possible?

    I'm pretty sure I've picked this one before, but it's a perfect fit for today's prompt …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 15, 2025

    "Wasted Years (2015 Remastered Version)" by Iron Maiden

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    What's your favorite song about moving forward?

    One of my favorite drum tracks. Awesome album cover too, filled with cool …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 14, 2025

    "You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon

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    Share a song that captures the feeling of being completely content.

    Great song and still one of the most awesome videos ever, in all its …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 13, 2025

    "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel

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    What song makes you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be?

    Might sound like a contradiction to pick this one, but I always …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 12, 2025

    "The Enemy" by Godsmack

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    Share a song that feels like it's giving you permission to feel everything.

    The perfect track to allow you to feel all there is to feel.

    ”You're a livin' …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 11, 2025

    "Patience" by Guns N' Roses

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    What's your favorite song about patience?

    ”All we need is just a little patience…”

    Listen to Robert Birming's Apple Music playlist

    Music

    Crucial track for August 10, 2025

    "Someone New (feat. Heather Nova)" by Eskobar

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    Share a song that captures the feeling of being proud.

    Since I was part of creating this song, it makes me feel very proud.

    Listen …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 9, 2025

    "Yellow" by Coldplay

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    What's a song you'd want to hear while stargazing?

    Still one of their best songs. Great video too!

    > Look at the stars Look how they shine for you And …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 8, 2025

    "Forgive Me Friend (feat. Swedish Jam Factory)" by Smith & Thell

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    > 'Cause I fell in the hole, in the hole, in the hole My heart was turning cold, turning cold, turning …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 7, 2025

    "My Silver Lining" by First Aid Kit

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    What's your favorite song about hope?

    This song is a good reminder that even the hardest challenges in life often lead to something new — …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 6, 2025

    "La Belle Epoque" by Kent

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    Share a song that perfectly captures longing.

    This song stirs up longing in two directions. It came out while I was living in Thailand, and back then, …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 5, 2025

    "It Was Supposed to Be So Easy" by The Streets

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    What's a song you associate with your biggest mistake?

    This great song, I can associate with just about every mistake I’ve ever …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 4, 2025

    "Time Has Told Me" by Nick Drake

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    What song makes you want to write poetry?

    I could’ve picked any song by Nick Drake — one of my absolute favorite artists. Every song is like a …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 3, 2025

    "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)" by Peter Gabriel

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    Share a song that captures the feeling of being brave.

    For today's prompt I'm going with this beautiful classic. Don't give …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 2, 2025

    "Do-Ther-Tum (Doo Doo Doo)" by Job 2 Do

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    What song makes you feel like you're in a different country?

    This is a song you often hear in Thailand. Every time I hear it, no matter …

    Music

    Crucial track for August 1, 2025

    "Stay Alive" by José González

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    What's a song you'd want to hear while watching the sunrise?

    Such a beautiful song! I like almost every song by this Swedish artist.

    > Hold you …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 31, 2025

    "Punkrocker (feat. Iggy Pop)" by Teddybears

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    What's a song you associate with your favorite photograph?

    I could’ve picked any song featuring Iggy, really, since he always looks so …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 30, 2025

    "WHY" by NF

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    Share a song that captures the feeling of being understood.

    I recognize myself so much in these lyrics. That (self-inflicted) feeling of never being or doing enough. …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 29, 2025

    "Dancing On My Own" by Robyn

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    What song makes you want to dance alone in your room?

    This might seem like an easy pick just because of the title, but it really is the number one …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 28, 2025

    "Just Breathe" by Pearl Jam

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    What's your favorite song about letting go?

    A beautiful song with a two-word title that can move mountains.

    Listen to Robert Birming's Apple Music …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 27, 2025

    "Society" by Eddie Vedder

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    What song makes you feel connected to nature?

    I love this song! Every time it comes on, the beautiful nature scenes from Into the Wild flash before my …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 26, 2025

    "Tack Förlåt" by Laleh

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    What's a song you'd want to hear on your birthday?

    The song I’ve chosen for my birthday is the same one that the Swedish monk and lecturer Björn Natthiko …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 25, 2025

    ""Heroes" (2017 Remaster)" by David Bowie

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    What song makes you feel like you're breaking free?

    This song... wow, just wow!

    I can't think of any other song that captures …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 24, 2025

    "Follow the Sun" by Xavier Rudd

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    What's your favorite song about second chances?

    I first heard this song about 10 years ago when I was volunteering at New Life Foundation in Chiang …

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    Crucial track for July 23, 2025

    "Rock and Roll All Nite" by Kiss

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    What song makes you want to stay up all night?

    KISS was the first band that made me a fan of someone's music. I started buying their records and …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 22, 2025

    "No One Like You" by Scorpions

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    What's a song you associate with your hometown?

    Every time this song comes on, I think of my younger years in Åkersberga, Sweden.

    I was in my early …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 21, 2025

    "Thank U" by Alanis Morissette

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    Share a song that feels like a prayer.

    A fantastic song that really feels like a prayer of gratitude. An honest “thank you” to things that, on the …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 12, 2025

    "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi

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    Share a song that feels like coming home after a long trip.

    I always think of this modern classic. Partly because it reminds me of being on the …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 20, 2025

    "Chiquitita" by ABBA

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    What song makes you think of your parents?

    I remember my parents often playing this beautiful song when I was a child.

    It's actually been quite a while since …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 19, 2025

    "All Possibilities" by Badly Drawn Boy

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    What's your favorite song to listen to while cooking?

    Since I hardly ever cook, this is my pick for a song that might actually increase the …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 18, 2025

    "Did You Give the World Some Love Today Baby" by Doris

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    What song makes you feel like you're in love with the world?

    It’s such a beautiful song! Released in 1970, featuring the …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 17, 2025

    "Nightcall" by Kavinsky

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    What song makes you want to take a midnight drive?

    Easy. I absolutely love that song — and the movie too. It fits so perfectly with that night driving …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 16, 2025

    "Changes" by David Bowie

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    What's your favorite song about change?

    I guess many others will pick this one as well — not because of the matching title, but because it’s a great …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 15, 2025

    "Sultans of Swing" by Dire Straits

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    Share a song that perfectly captures anticipation.

    Because I look forward to that paradiddle cymbal fill every time. 🥁🎵

    Listen to Robert …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 14, 2025

    "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush

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    What song makes you feel like you're in a dream?

    I love that song! To me, it really feels like being in a dream. Read more: Dancing with ghosts 🎵 …

    Music

    Crucial track for July 13, 2025

    "The Highwayman" by Jimmy Webb

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    Trying out Crucial Tracks, and what better way to start than with my all-time favorite song: The Highwayman by Jimmy Webb. I love everything about …

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    Looks like music album covers that look like movie posters are the thing right now. All of these showed up in my New Music Mix playlist. 🎵

    Three illustrated music album covers featuring bold, colorful designs with titles and artists' names.