Matt Memories
Last night, GTB reminded me that October 21 is the anniversary of Elliot Smith’s death. I then reminded him that the 22nd is the anniversary of the day my brother, Matt, died.
“Was Matt an Elliot Smith fan?” GTB asked.
“Um, no,” I replied.
“I know he liked the Carpenters,” GTB said, referring to the legendary family story of a two-year-old Matt who disappeared from the house, causing my mother to panic, later to be found in the backyard singing “On Top of the World” into the garden hose. “What other music did Matt like?”
So now I’m sitting here trying to remember what music Matt listened to. Here’s what’s coming to mind:
The songs Dream Weaver and Electric Avenue
The Village People
Stevie Wonder
I’m sure I’ll remember more as today brings a flood of Matt memories. For now, I’m smiling, remembering how many times he listened to Dream Weaver on his record player.
October 22nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
I won’t be able to get the sound of Electric Avenue out of my head all day now.
But the image of your brother singing into the hose is totally adorbs. 😉
October 25th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Remember the Halloween eerie sounds tapes? People would come in our house and hear chains rattling and spooky laughter.
You forgot to mention that Matt was singing into the garden hose wearing only his undershorts. Thanks for the memory.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
The entire Top Gun soundtrack!