@LakeStreetDive – an appreciation #notmedicine

This blog usually focuses on medicine, either clinical stories/problems, or health care policy.  But today I want to write something totally different. Over the past 2 days I have become obsessed with Lake Street Dive.  How I became obsessed may have some lessons. I love music, and believe I always have.  Since the 50s and 60s I have had serial and parallel music romances.  I still remember the initial Beatles performances on the Ed Sullivan show – I was smitten.  As I recall those days, their musical freshness captivated me.  Throughout the years, I periodically get attracted to performers and groups Some of my obsessions include Al Jarreau, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Beethoven, the Police (and Sting subsequently), Dire Straits (and Mark Knopfler subsequently), the Band, the Beach Boys, Talking Heads, the National and more recently Punch Brothers.  For many of these performers and I can remember the first time I heard them – love at first hearing.  First hearing the Police singing Roxanne or Dire Straits singing Sultans of Swing – those were revelations. Finding Lake Street Dive was slightly more obtuse.  I have become a Spotify addict.  Each Monday I look forward to Discover Weekly – a playlist designed for my musical tastes.  As I listen to the 20-30 new suggestions, the occasional song strikes me.  I have always wondered why some songs and artists capture my attention. Recently I identified a song – Better Than – as worthy of my ...
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