Remember: Nov. 8, 2011

Following up on the previous week's theme of Ghosts, this week Variations on a Theme presented a theme of Remember. What could our ancestors want any more than to be remembered?

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We start with a blast of nostalgia for days gone by.

Happy Noose - "Remember the Days" - Happy Noose (2011) 

The Thermals - "Remember Today" - Fuckin A (2004)

We transition from memories of times to memories of places.

R.E.M. - "I Remember California" - Green (1988) 

The Jimi Hendrix Experience - "Remember" - Are You Experienced (1967) 

The Black Keys - "Remember When" - Attack & Release (2008)

Some recollections can be painful.

Royal Wood - "Do You Recall" - The Waiting (2010) 

Ron Sexsmith - "Seem to Recall" - Whereabouts (1999)

It can be hard to get memories out of your head.

Clinic - "Memories" - Do It! (2008) 

Handsome Furs - "Memories of the Future" - Sound Kapitol (2011)

For some people, it's very important to be remembered by future generations.

Fucked Up - "Remember My Name" - David Comes to Life (2011)

Ugly Casanova - "Things I Don't Remember" - Sharpen Your Teeth (2002)

It can be hard to remember everything you need to.

Jennifer Castle - "Remembering" - Castlemusic (2011) 

John Mayall - "Memories" - Memories (1971)

Enjoy the memories.

Larkin Poe - "Memories" - Fall (2010)