It's often said that the song that was #1 on the pop charts the day you were born is your life's theme. I decided to take a look at what songs were #1 on various milestone birthdays in my life.
When I was born:
1966 - (You're My) Soul and Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers
I like it...I can live with this one.
When I became a teenager:
1979 - What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
How funny, considering that every teenager thinks she knows everything.
When I turned 18:
1984 - Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Look out world, here I come!
When I turned 21:
1987 - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship
No, I really mean it, I'm ready for anything!
When I was about to graduate from college, and was about to meet my husband:
1989 - She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
Hmmm...wonder how Jim feels about this one.
When I had just gotten married:
1991 - I've Been Thinking About You - Londonbeat
I really did think about him a lot...still do.
When I turned 30:
1996 - Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
This was a pretty sweet birthday.
When I turned 40:
2006 - Bad Day - Daniel Powter
I really dreaded this one, until it came and went and I realized it wasn't that bad.
When I hit "middle-age" (45):
2011 - Born This Way - Lady Gaga
I definitely feel too young to be "middle-aged", but I suppose it can all be traced back to my youth.
That was a nice list (and thanks for the shout out) - You are too young to be middle age!
Posted by: Jim Smith II | April 15, 2011 at 08:08 AM