I’ve been reading the book “This is your Brain on Music the Science of A Human Obsession” by Daniel J Levitan.
The book is all about how and why our brains react to music.
Early on the in the book, there is a section where the author is asked by a scientist in his 80’s to explain Rock’n’Roll to him (something he had never paid attention to and didn’t understand).
He asks the author to play him 6 songs that captured all that was important to know about rock and roll.
The author himself mentions that he would be hard pressed to think up 6 songs that could sum up the Beatles much less Rock’n’Roll.
Now the author lists the 6 songs that he chose: Long Tall Sally (Little Richard), Roll Over Beethoven (the Beatles), All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix), Wonderful Tonight (Eric Clapton), Little Red Corvette (Prince), Anarchy in the UK (Sex Pistols).
But, this got me thinking……What if I was asked this same question?
What 6 songs would I pick?
I am still thinking about this, but I thought it would be fun to ask the rest of you.
What if someone who didn't understand Rock'n'Roll asked you the same question?
What 6 songs would you pick?
Send me your answer.
It would be fun to read and compare each other’s answers.
Learn more about: This Is Your Brain on Music
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