There are so, so many things that don’t stand the test of time. From childhood hero athletes or movie stars to our homes and home towns, friends, loved ones, and our own physical capabilities - just to name a few.
Music though - a great artist, great band, or maybe more than anything a great song, can often manage this magic trick. It can bring us back instantly to a specific moment, place, or person. Or it can just blow us away with its ability to stir emotions - make us happy, sad, or filled with energy and dying to move in just a few seconds.
For me, this song is a perfect example. There have been some very good cover versions, but I’ll still take the power of the lyrics and Etta James’ voice in her version 50+ years ago.
If you have a moment, share a song or an artist that does this for you.