It’s good to know that I’m not the only one insanely into music. I presume that’s why most of you come to this blog – to share a love and passion for music. I’ve been into music for as long as I can remember, beginning with choosing Bob Seger’s Night Moves over watching Sesame Street at the tender age of 3.
Through the years, I’ve amassed a rather large music collection. Between CDs, cassette tapes, and vinyl records, I own over 3000 full length albums. That’s a lot of music, and I still try to listen to most of it on a regular basis. Where did this obsession begin?
I started collecting music when I was eight years old. Before then, I was taping songs off the radio, but I never owned an actual record, tape, or 8-track (CDs were a long way from being invented). The first record I ever bought was Kiss’ Destroyer at a yard sale for a quarter. I played that record relentlessly on my Hardy Boys record player. The album just about warped from overplay, but that was all it took. I was hooked – for life.
The creepiness of Destroyer kept me coming back for more and more. This was 9 amazing songs by the same band, and I played it constantly, slowly drifting away from the "singles" on the radio, to the appreciation of an entire album.
Tomorrow: Getting Serious About Collecting
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3 comments:
i'd have to say it all started with either Paul McCartney - London Town, or Eric Clapton - Slowhand. I bought both albums in the 5 grade. Funny thing, I have London Town on my iPod.
Slowhand is a very good introduction to albums. Was it on vinyl or cassette?
vinyl. still have both albums.
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