I'm a Puppy for your Love

I've written about music on several occasions. Music really is a great thing, and I love sharing what I have found to be great.

In honor of the recent release of the Dave Matthews Band's 7th studio album, I share some memories.

First, I would like to point out that the "Chez Playlist" that you have come to know and love has been updated to feature Dave Matthews exclusively. I have chosen my favorite tracks and hope you take the time to listen to some of it. I get all giddy inside when I sit and jam out to it.
When I was young I enjoyed all sorts of music. I was on a continuous journey to find new songs to add to a mix-tape. It ranged from Oingo Boingo to Will Smith. From Genesis to Green Day. From Kenny Loggins to Slaughter. You're asking yourself, "what is slaughter?" exactly. I believe my original love of the mix-tape came about from my brother Jerry as he was always buying cd's and allowing his little brothers to pilfer his collection. Each of my brothers will attest to the love that we all shared of music and the random act of finding new tunes for a mix-tape. Oh, the mix-tape. haha!

As I aged, my music-loverhood went with me. Instead of listening to Top Gun & Beverly Hills Cop soundtracks, I started opting for real music. I remember the first time I heard Dave Matthews. I believe I was about 10 years old and Jerry had the album "Crash." I overheard him listen to it a bunch of times and I thought..."If Jerry likes it, then I should too!" The next thing I knew, I heard Jeff listening the heavenly twangs of DMB! Ok, so, if Jerry AND Jeff listened to it...then I needed/had to be a part of it. When I would visit the Little Caesars that Jerry worked at, the "cool" employees would talk about it and such.If this wasn't enough...on more than one occasion I overheard our buddy Derek Judd strumming on his guitar to Dave music. It was everywhere! I knew I was making the right decision. :) But, it wasn't until I was about 15 that I truly discovered the lyrics and grew an appreciation for the guitar and for Dave's style.
It was about this time in my life that I needed to make a choice. The choice that I believe everyone makes at some point in their life. The choice as to what band I would forever say is my favorite.

Obsessed is a strong word, that brings with it many negative connotations, so I choose to use the word passionate. I am very passionate about Dave Matthews' music. It's so good! Don't believe me...well, why haven't you listened to the playlist on the right-hand side of this blog?

I have my brothers, Jerry and Jeff to thank for this...gracias amigos!

"I can't believe that we would lie in our graves, dreaming of things that we might have been, could have been. I can't believe that we would lie in our graves wondering if we had spent our living days well." Let's take Dave's advice and live it up!