Crucial Track for May 2, 2025

"(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes" by Elvis Costello

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Which song would you use to introduce yourself to someone new?

I had a hard time thinking of a track to encompass all the kinds of music I like that I could give to a new person as a good representation of me. So I decided to flip it a bit.

I started thinking about how I value people who are interesting, intelligent, clever, not afraid to be edgy or emotionally raw, tasteful, witty, and well-spoken. So here's a song that kinda checks all those boxes. Hopefully I check those boxes, too.

Nice to meet you.