Crucial Track for November 20, 2025

"Pictures of You" by The Cure

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Share a song that makes you want to call an old friend.

This is a lovely, thought-provoking question. I think there must be at least one song—if not more—that reminds me of each old friend I'm still in touch with, people I could easily start a conversation with today. What's sadder are the songs that remind me of friends I've lost touch with over the years, people I seem unlikely to ever hear from again. Those hit harder as you travel further down the road.