Walkin' After Midnight

Just finished watching a show on PBS about Patsy Cline. It's weird to think about, but I'd have to say that although I grew up on a million musical influences, Patsy Cline and the Beatles have to be 2 of the biggest things I heard over and over again as a kid. I didn't grow up to be a rabid fan of either, but the second I hear any of their songs, memories from childhood flood back to me. Walkin' After Midnight--dad and I would dance to that song a lot and make up silly lyrics for it. And don't even get me started on Rocky Racoon. That was my brother's favorite song forever, and so like any younger sister, I made it mine as well. I remember the time we were driving with the Oldies station on (just about the only station that was EVER on around my father) and one of the countless love songs came on. Irritated, I asked my dad why everyone sung about such a useless topic. It just didn't make any sense. I mean, out of all the cool things on earth--horses, puppies, riding bikes, etc.--why did every song have to be about love? My dad laughed and said he guessed it was just important to a lot of people. It really rubbed me the wrong way, and did for years to come which is why I think I still haven't written a proper love song and refuse to. :)