I don't want to blow your cover...

For the last two days I have been going through Johnny Goudie's great catalog of music. From Peep Show to El Payso and everything in between. Nothing in particular, just random tracks. It made me remember things I was doing at the time that I first heard these songs. It just took me back to that time and place, which was great feeling and made for a great ride home (and to work...kind of).

It also reminded me of how my relationship with Johnny grew. From being just a fan, and watching him perform, to going on a first name basis with him. It is so very cool to reflect on.

Even more importantly, it reminded me of my musical journey. For instance, when Peep Show was out, I was in a band, playing music live at venues and just living and breathing music. Then his solo efforts, Boy in a Box, with me trying to create something with my two cousins. Not playing anywhere, but for ourselves in a rehearsal studio, but still trying to live and breath music.

A long way from those times, it certainly does seem. Will I ever return to that? Even if it is just attempting to play, just for ourselves?! I don't know. I think so, but time is so hard to come by. Still, it is a great thing when music can take you back to a certain time and place in your life, and make you feel good.