Bob Dylan rehearsing “We Are the World”. A favorite to lift our spirits in dressing rooms when the mood is low. I can quote verbatim every single thing Quincy says to Bob.

Billy Corgan “Strayz” A mostly forgotten song that you can’t even find on the usual streaming services. WPC at his most vulnerable and regretful against a minimalist ambient accompaniment. “You know I’m true”

The Lips “Suddenly Everything..” live on the Weezer tour. My favorite version of the band (since I’ve joined) playing this haunting, existential piece of music in basketball arenas across the continent. Am I allowed to feel pride?

The Cure “Alone” (live). We had to wait two years to hear the recorded version after they debuted it live. How do The Cure songs keep getting sadder? I suppose because Robert, always so sensitive to aging, is truly now….old and finally “looking back at it all”

Future Islands’ first time on Letterman. Samuel’s performance…singing then growling then thumping his chest yet you still just want to hug him. Made even more perfect by Letterman’s closing line “I’ll take all of that you got!”

My favorite Radiohead song is Kid A because I don’t have to hear his voice.