Lifetimes of Listening Archive
Chris Craig
Memories of a Turbulent Youth
Chris recalls how music played a role in a time of intense life transitions.
Diana Daly
Thanks, Dad. Thanks, Meatloaf
Diana shares the significance of the passing of the rock artist Meatloaf, and the importance of his album "Bat out of Hell" in her developmental years.
Brandon Davis
Let's not forget, Amnesiac
Brandon shares how an album has helped him connect with his uncle across two decades.
Brent Davis
A Life in Music and Music in Death
Brent recounts many significant memories of music across a life that has included radio, and also being a hospice chaplain.
Josh Davis
What Happens When A Favorite Artist Dies
Josh reflects about losing several artists whom he associates with friends from his youth.
John De La Paz
Finding one’s voice
John recounts a discovery that propels him forward to life as an artist.
Sarah Derby
Growing up with Mamma Mia
Sarah speaks of her lifelong association with the Mamma Mia soundtrack, and explains what music is good when driving across a dam.
Khris Dodge
The Marching Band that Changed my Life
Khris recalls the life-changing experience of witnessing a marching band in a community parade as a young child.
Eb Eberlein
My Journey as a Musical Performer
A Lifetime of Musical Growth, as a Solo Artist and Group Member
Zach Eidenschink
Music That Takes Me Home
Zach recounts the music from a football locker room, and from long drives with his dad.
Chelsea Farrar
Dad, Mom, Dylan and Being a Mom
Chelsea tells of her father's love of music, her Mom's encounter with Bob Dylan, and how her kids now relate to music of two generations.
Hannah Galligan
I listen to that song and I go back to my mom
Hannah describes belting Madonna’s “Holiday” out an open window while driving with her mom, and tells of her first kiss.
Nathania Guadalupe Garcĩa Brauer
First Concerts, First CDs
Nathania recounts drowning in her tears when she hears “Take it on the Run” live, and also why Linda Ronstadt was so meaningful to her.
Ntare Ali Gault
What a Song Can Do
Prince’s “When Doves Cry” unexpectedly inspires a joyous outoor community dance celebration.
Ben Gavartin
Passing the Mantle of Deadhead
Ben discusses the first time he saw the Grateful Dead perform live and how that performance has stayed with him throughout many subsequent live shows.
Elise Gonzales
Elise recounts how music has marked stages of her life, from her parents music, until some of that became essential for herself.
Elise recounts how music has marked stages of her life, from her parents music, until some of that became essential for herself.
Rebecca Graham
Can’t Stop Singing Along to Taylor Swift
Becca describes growing up on Taylor Swift’s music, learning all of the words along the way.
Shawn Griffin
Discovering Beale Street and Blues
Shawn recalls travelling to Memphis's Beale Street to hear street artists play blues.
Sara Gulgas
A John Lennon Memorial
Sara reflects on the meaning of John Lennon years after he was murdered
Jessica Elena Guzman Valenzuela
Emotions, memories, and the song that reminds me of my Dad
Jessica talks about how she became a fan of K-pop, then learned Korean. She also discusses songs that connect her to her family.