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Does Our Fave Music When We Were Young Define Us Forever?
such as reminding someone of their childhood or “remembering playing this at home over and over again.”The third most popular explanation for choosing a record was the song’s connection to specific memories relating to the formation of identity through life-changing moments (12.9 percent). This reason was given by Bruce Springsteen, who said that the Beatles song “I Want to Hold Your Hand” inspired him to pick up the guitar and start a band.“Guests frequently chose songs because they were related to important memories that occurred during teenage years,” said Professor Catherine Loveday, a neuropsychologist at the University of Westminster and lead researcher.
