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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

Do you ever hear a song and it just takes you back to a certain time and place and brings back loads of memories?

I just heard "one republic - counting stars" and it reminded me of a few months back in Magaluf and the most amazing beach party ever, such good memories

Anybody have any?

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over a year ago

I was on holiday in Torquay when Elvis died. Every juke box in every pub we went in was playing his records all day.

When ever I hear an Elvis record I think of the day he died

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"I was on holiday in Torquay when Elvis died. Every juke box in every pub we went in was playing his records all day.

When ever I hear an Elvis record I think of the day he died"

It's amazing how a song can take you back isn't it ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm listening to Absolute 80's so most of the songs remind me of some party and the things I used to get upto.

Just played 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, I remember thinking how different they were.

Oh wow now it's Echo Beach...!!

"Echo Beach, far away in time....."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Cure - Boys don't cry. Reminds of my first relationship.

Goo Goo dolls - Iris

Another love.

Enter Shikari - Ok (Time for Plan B) my teenage best friends.

Kelly Clarkson - Since you've been gone 3

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"I'm listening to Absolute 80's so most of the songs remind me of some party and the things I used to get upto.

Just played 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, I remember thinking how different they were.

Oh wow now it's Echo Beach...!!

"Echo Beach, far away in time....." "

I must get that and have a listen, those were the days

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

It always amazes me how, no matter how many years it is since you've heard a song, as soon as it plays you know all the words!! I can hardly remember what I did last week but I know all the words to all the old songs I used to dance to in my teens!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm listening to Absolute 80's so most of the songs remind me of some party and the things I used to get upto.

Just played 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, I remember thinking how different they were.

Oh wow now it's Echo Beach...!!

"Echo Beach, far away in time....."

I must get that and have a listen, those were the days

It's on digital radio, there's Absolute 90's too....

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By *omMLMan
over a year ago

The Centre of the Universe

Echo Beach I danced many a night away to that song along with David Bowie's 'Let's dance' and Go West's 'We Close our eyes'. They all bring back memories if great times with friends.

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"I'm listening to Absolute 80's so most of the songs remind me of some party and the things I used to get upto.

Just played 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, I remember thinking how different they were.

Oh wow now it's Echo Beach...!!

"Echo Beach, far away in time....."

I must get that and have a listen, those were the days

It's on digital radio, there's Absolute 90's too....

I've just switched it on, what great music

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"I'm listening to Absolute 80's so most of the songs remind me of some party and the things I used to get upto.

Just played 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, I remember thinking how different they were.

Oh wow now it's Echo Beach...!!

"Echo Beach, far away in time....."

I must get that and have a listen, those were the days

It's on digital radio, there's Absolute 90's too....

I've just switched it on, what great music

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

So many songs I hear and they take me back to a certain place and time in my life

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So many songs I hear and they take me back to a certain place and time in my life"

I have loads too but a couple are Deelite, Groove is in the Heart and Love Shack, B52s

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love Absolute 80's. I have actually been threatened with the sack on more than one occasion for keep retuning the radio at work and blasting out the songs of my youth lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Republica - Ready to Go reminds me of jumping on my bed when I was little acting like a loon.

one from more recently, Spellbound by Siouxsie and the Banshees because it reminds me of my favourite tv show which has just finished

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm listening to Absolute 80's so most of the songs remind me of some party and the things I used to get upto.

Just played 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, I remember thinking how different they were.

Oh wow now it's Echo Beach...!!

"Echo Beach, far away in time....."

I must get that and have a listen, those were the days

It's on digital radio, there's Absolute 90's too....

I've just switched it on, what great music

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

The other day I heard love grows where my rosemary goes by Edison lighthouse. It was the first song I loved and learnt all the words to when I was 4/5

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"The other day I heard love grows where my rosemary goes by Edison lighthouse. It was the first song I loved and learnt all the words to when I was 4/5"

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"So many songs I hear and they take me back to a certain place and time in my life

I have loads too but a couple are Deelite, Groove is in the Heart and Love Shack, B52s"

Its just the memories that go with it, almost like it was yesterday

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By *olden_Road_to_SamarkandMan
over a year ago

cambridge

"I'm listening to Absolute 80's so most of the songs remind me of some party and the things I used to get upto.

Just played 'West End Girls' by the Pet Shop Boys, I remember thinking how different they were.

Oh wow now it's Echo Beach...!!

"Echo Beach, far away in time....." "

Good old Martha and the Muffins (!!).... amazing song

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Call the fire brigade by The Move takes me back to being a tiddler.

Ant Music last few years at school.

Pride by King takes me back to being at college.

West End Girls to when I was working in Denmark.

Caravan of Love by the House Martins is our tune

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By *rincealbertxMan
over a year ago

Germany

I love many forms of art. However, I always think music is the most powerful at being associated with a specific time. Different songs mean many different things to me. However, I'd say The Smiths, There is a light that never goes out. It reminds me of growing up, my neighbour teaching me about good music, The Smiths were one of her favourite groups and I often saw the band tee shirts on the washing line (especially after a music festival!)

This track was fittingly played at her funeral when she died last year. However, it doesn't make me think of that...Just how full of life she was and how she loved music!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love many forms of art. However, I always think music is the most powerful at being associated with a specific time. Different songs mean many different things to me. However, I'd say The Smiths, There is a light that never goes out. It reminds me of growing up, my neighbour teaching me about good music, The Smiths were one of her favourite groups and I often saw the band tee shirts on the washing line (especially after a music festival!)

This track was fittingly played at her funeral when she died last year. However, it doesn't make me think of that...Just how full of life she was and how she loved music!"

Love, love, love that song and the band!!!!

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By *rincealbertxMan
over a year ago

Germany

This track was fittingly played at her funeral when she died last year. However, it doesn't make me think of that...Just how full of life she was and how she loved music!

Love, love, love that song and the band!!!!"

I was once meant to see them but Morrisey being the Mozzfather didn't turn up!

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Caravan of Love by the House Martins is our tune "

This is my all time favourite song.... What an incredible cover. Have you ever heard the original (Isley Brothers)? Look it up on YouTube, you'd never believe it's the same song.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

My life has and always will have a sound track... Every song reminds me of some time or place, and every thing reminds me of a song.

"To live without my music, would be impossible to do.

In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My life has and always will have a sound track... Every song reminds me of some time or place, and every thing reminds me of a song.

"To live without my music, would be impossible to do.

In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through."

John Miles, lovely..

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"My life has and always will have a sound track... Every song reminds me of some time or place, and every thing reminds me of a song.

"To live without my music, would be impossible to do.

In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through."

John Miles, lovely.. "

A song which totally sums me up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah yeah Shakin' Stevens. Merry Christmas Everyone. December 1985.

School Christmas disco, my first "proper" kiss with a girl called Sarah. Never forget it, every Christmas the memories come flooding back

On a more downbeat note, I physically can't listen to Love Inc 'You're a Superstar' anymore, despite actually liking the song. That was playing the moment I was told my mother probably wouldn't last the night after emergency surgery and to expect the worst.

Luckily she pulled through, but if that comes on the radio I have to just turn it off :'-(

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Bitterest Pill will always remind me of my best mate at school it was played at his funeral, died age 14 from

leukemia

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"My life has and always will have a sound track... Every song reminds me of some time or place, and every thing reminds me of a song.

"To live without my music, would be impossible to do.

In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through."

I couldn't agree more, the red hot chilli peppers have helped me through many difficult times in my life

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"The Bitterest Pill will always remind me of my best mate at school it was played at his funeral, died age 14 from

leukemia"

I'm sorry to hear that and a song that will stay with you for the rest of your life

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over a year ago

"The Bitterest Pill will always remind me of my best mate at school it was played at his funeral, died age 14 from

leukemia"

Ah that's tragic

Only music has the power to transport you back to any period of your life, some sad, some happy x

I loved that song, played it relentlessly, so much so my mum who wasn't into pop music knew the lyrics off by heart!

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"The Bitterest Pill will always remind me of my best mate at school it was played at his funeral, died age 14 from

leukemia

Ah that's tragic

Only music has the power to transport you back to any period of your life, some sad, some happy x

I loved that song, played it relentlessly, so much so my mum who wasn't into pop music knew the lyrics off by heart!

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"The Bitterest Pill will always remind me of my best mate at school it was played at his funeral, died age 14 from

leukemia

Ah that's tragic

Only music has the power to transport you back to any period of your life, some sad, some happy x

I loved that song, played it relentlessly, so much so my mum who wasn't into pop music knew the lyrics off by heart!

I'm listening to it now....I can see how the words mean so much.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Bitterest Pill will always remind me of my best mate at school it was played at his funeral, died age 14 from

leukemia

Ah that's tragic

Only music has the power to transport you back to any period of your life, some sad, some happy x

I loved that song, played it relentlessly, so much so my mum who wasn't into pop music knew the lyrics off by heart!

I'm listening to it now....I can see how the words mean so much."
was a sad sad time but now it just brings back all the fun times we had growing up as kids when I hear it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Saxon .. strangers in the night ... 1st LP I bought with my own money. .197... Something!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chuck Berry - My Ding A Ling

Habit of a lifetime.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So many songs I hear and they take me back to a certain place and time in my life

I have loads too but a couple are Deelite, Groove is in the Heart and Love Shack, B52s"

Love omg! Takes me back to a crazy night out in Liverpool. Brilliant!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tide is high atomic kitten style

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By *exyfuncouple-40Couple
over a year ago

Bloxham

Not exactly by deadmau5 takes us back to space

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I heard move closer earlier, took me back to my wedding day. I am going to be so pleased when the divorce is finally through.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Secondhand News by Fleetwood Mac...reminds me of a.summer romance as a teenager...making out a local park

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By *omMLMan
over a year ago

The Centre of the Universe

"My life has and always will have a sound track... Every song reminds me of some time or place, and every thing reminds me of a song.

"To live without my music, would be impossible to do.

In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through."

One of my favourite songs of all time.

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By *olden_Road_to_SamarkandMan
over a year ago

cambridge

"Call the fire brigade by The Move takes me back to being a tiddler.

Ant Music last few years at school.

Pride by King takes me back to being at college.

West End Girls to when I was working in Denmark.

Caravan of Love by the House Martins is our tune "

That's what my heart calls for now - love and pride ..... Oh memories ....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

my status tends to be a lyric from a song that is stuck in my head... Loads of memories, loads of songs..

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By *olden_Road_to_SamarkandMan
over a year ago

cambridge

"The Cure - Boys don't cry. Reminds of my first relationship.

Goo Goo dolls - Iris

Another love.

Enter Shikari - Ok (Time for Plan B) my teenage best friends.

Kelly Clarkson - Since you've been gone 3 "

Boys don't cry ... Excellent album - staring at the sea - a few other classics such as A Forest and Killing an **** (censored so as not to offend!) lol

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Oh so many - first one that springs to mind is 10cc 'I'm not in Love', reminds me of my first true love, awww!

But one which really takes me back and I know not why is PhD 'I won't let you down' - for some reason I find it so evocative of an era (1982) a feeling, but I can't remember why, it doesn't remind me of anyone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XGzKNNle1g

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So many.

However I was surprised my nephew bought me the 4 albums so far made by Canadian group Arcade Fire, as he thought I'd like them. Never heard them or of them, had them for two months before putting one on. Listened to all of them in succession, I think they're brilliant. Not one weak song.

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By *ornyTattooedCoupleCouple
over a year ago

margate

All that she wants-ace of bass

Reminds me of being in the park with as a kid with family a boombox powered by a hundred D batteries lol =P

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2 unlimited, No Limits reminds me of being a kid.

Venga Boys reminds me of loosing my virginity.

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"The Bitterest Pill will always remind me of my best mate at school it was played at his funeral, died age 14 from

leukemia

Ah that's tragic

Only music has the power to transport you back to any period of your life, some sad, some happy x

I loved that song, played it relentlessly, so much so my mum who wasn't into pop music knew the lyrics off by heart!

I'm listening to it now....I can see how the words mean so much.was a sad sad time but now it just brings back all the fun times we had growing up as kids when I hear it

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By *4nc3rCouple
over a year ago

Clacton-On-Sea, Essex

Lady (hear me tonight) by modjo just reminds me of being on holiday with my parents in the heat of summer sitting on a cliff top in Cornwall.

It always made them both sing at the top of their lungs. There are many songs that remind me of such holidays as we would go every year, but that one will always be the standout.

Nowadays I listen to a lot more Pink Floyd / The Verve / Oasis - all background music to my childhood

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"Lady (hear me tonight) by modjo just reminds me of being on holiday with my parents in the heat of summer sitting on a cliff top in Cornwall.

It always made them both sing at the top of their lungs. There are many songs that remind me of such holidays as we would go every year, but that one will always be the standout.

Nowadays I listen to a lot more Pink Floyd / The Verve / Oasis - all background music to my childhood

Some great memories I bet, and one of those songs that can make you stop for a second and reminisce x

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"2 unlimited, No Limits reminds me of being a kid.

Venga Boys reminds me of loosing my virginity."

Were you having sex to the Venga boys ?

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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago

Altrincham

Gerry Rafferty: Baket Street

Always takes me back to post swim race pizza in Pizza Inn in Houston at the tail end of the 70's.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"2 unlimited, No Limits reminds me of being a kid.

Venga Boys reminds me of loosing my virginity.

Were you having sex to the Venga boys ?

May have been on in the background. It was 1998......I mean 2000!!

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over a year ago

"My life has and always will have a sound track... Every song reminds me of some time or place, and every thing reminds me of a song.

"To live without my music, would be impossible to do.

In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through."

That takes me back to my University days. There was a cover band that did a fabulous version of that, Bohemian Rhapsody and many, many more. They played a local pub and a big gang of us went every Friday night to watch them. They were the best cover band I've ever heard. I was fortunate enough to get to know them quite well. Anyway I got the chance to sing and play with them. I had just got back with my girlfriend and she was with us. I got up with the band and sang and played Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton. Because that's how she looked.

A very special memory

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By *njames OP Man
over a year ago

Swindon

"My life has and always will have a sound track... Every song reminds me of some time or place, and every thing reminds me of a song.

"To live without my music, would be impossible to do.

In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through."

A very special memory

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"2 unlimited, No Limits reminds me of being a kid.

Venga Boys reminds me of loosing my virginity.

Were you having sex to the Venga boys ?

Or with them

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