The Music I Heard Before I Chose My Own
Today’s record is The Best of Al Hirt. The Best of Al Hirt (1965) played constantly in Dave’s childhood home. The album is the doorway; the memory is the subject. Before we build our taste, somebody else is already shaping our ears. In this episode we revisit the story, question what makes a record important, and offer a listening test you can try with your own collection. Side One Spin: What music played in your childhood home that you now hear differently?
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.