Today’s track is a blast from my past. Recently, I was reminded of the first song I ever learned on guitar. Lots of people started their guitar journeys with the Foo Fighters’ “Everlong”–but for me I started guitar lessons with Michelle Branch’s breakout hit, “Everywhere”. You might remember that song because at the time it was on the radio……..
EVERYWHERE!
(Sorry, I couldn’t resist.)
It’s funny that I suddenly remembered the album, because apparently this year is the 20th anniversary of that album’s release (!!!) and Michelle Branch is working on a remaster/re-release. I’m looking forward to it and seeing if she brings perspective to it now as an older/more experienced artist.
In junior high, I was OBSESSED with The Spirit Room album that launched Michelle Branch into stardom. I learned everything I could about her online (which wasn’t really that much at the time), visiting her website until I had closely read every word. Splash pages were All The Rage on the internet at the time, and hers said: “Turn off the lights now” and when you hovered over it, it said “To see is to believe” before letting you in.
So today’s track is “I’d Rather Be in Love,” the song that features those lyrics. Enjoy this blast from the past (and a peek into tween me’s musical/lyrical tastes)!
Riffs on the Reg 