Song of the Moment VII: Foo Fighters’ “Everlong (Acoustic)”

Yesterday, January 14, 2024, was the 55th birthday of my number 1 hero, Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters. I wanted to pay tribute to my idol with a long post, but until now I’m still not done with it. I don’t want to rush it; I want my tribute post to be perfect, and I hope to finish it by this month.

In the meantime, let me share a video of Dave Grohl performing the acoustic version of arguably his magnum opus, “Everlong”. The video was originally aired on March 20, 2021, as part of Oates Song Fest 7908. It has 2 parts: (1) the songwriting process and (2) the performance itself. Skip to 6:56 if you want to check out the performance right away. It’s so breathtaking. I love the acoustic version as much as I love the original one.

Dave Grohl explains the songwriting process of Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” and then performs the acoustic version.

Happiest birthday, Dave Grohl! Thank you for cheering me up and saving me through your music. You will always be my ultimate hero!

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Song of the Moment VI: Linkin Park’s “One Step Closer”

The music video of Linkin Park’s “One Step Closer”.

Tonight, I entered a gym for the 1st time in… 7 years, I think? Anyway, I walked and jogged on the treadmill for an hour while I’m listening to a Spotify playlist for running.

3 minutes away from finishing the exercise, “One Step Closer” by Linkin Park played. And the 1st line was…

I cannot take this anymore

Linkin Park’s “One Step Closer”

How fitting. But I still finished the workout.

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Song of the Moment V: My Chemical Romance’s “Helena”

Because of my current mood, I don’t feel like writing a lengthy post today. Instead, let me quote the chorus of my favorite My Chemical Romance song.

What’s the worst that I can say?
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight

My Chemical Romance’s “Helena”
The music video of My Chemical Romance’s “Helena”.

That is all.

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