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Paying it Forward ...

As my oldest son has grown and begun making his way in the world, I have found that music has been a topic that we can find common ground upon. He has discovered vinyl, and has developed an interesting palate for music that appeals to him. He has introduced me to some new artists that I have enjoyed, and I hopefully have provided him with some music of note.

It got me to thinking, if I could pay it forward from my collection to his, what five pieces of music would I pass on to him (wasn't as easy as I thought!).

Here is what I would pass on to my son - in no particular order:
Uncle Tupelo - No Depression
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool
REM - Murmur
Van Morrison - Astral Weeks

How about you? What five pieces would you provide to a loved one to enrich and enliven their collection?

Enjoy the music!
bank738
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abucktwoeighty
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Bob Dylan-"Infidels"
Elvis Costello-"My Aim is True"
Chris Isaak-"Heart Shaped World"
Larry Carlton-"Alone/But Never Alone"
Cat Stevens-"Tea for the Tillerman"
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ivan_nosnibor
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The Dixie Dregs - Dregs of the Earth
The Flaming Lips - Attack of the Killer Pink Robots
The Beatles - Sgt Pepper's
The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot
The Doobie Bros. - The Captain and Me
csontos
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This is way too tough for me. I'd have to pass on my whole collection. Actually, my kids are 35 and 32 yrs old so they've been well groomed. They pretend to like rap and contemporary crap. I know, I can see it in their eyes;)
alpass
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allman bros.-live at the fillmore
genesis-selling england by the pound
miles-kind of blue
king crimson-court of the crison king
blind faith
soundbit
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Some great selections so far.

1. Rhythm, Country and Blues. Many great cuts here and great song selections produced masterfully by Don Was. I Fall To Pieces by Aaron Neville and Trisha Yearwood is sublime.
2. Shirley Horn - Here's To Life
3. Supertramp - Crime of the Century
4. Beatles - Rubber Soul
5. Eagles - Hotel California
More to discover