Prompt #21: A Musical Stamp

 Just as the scent of something in the air has the power to transport us to a specific place and time, so does the nostalgia of a certain song. Whether it's the melody or the lyrics, or the sound of a timeless singer's voice, or maybe just the association, we all have a song that somehow stamped our lives.

For Kenny Chesney it was John Cougar's "Jack and Diane." In his own song "I Go Back," he sang that the song painted a picture of his life and his dreams. He's right. We all have those songs, the ones that come on the radio and immediately conjure up images of people, places, events... a very special place in time.

For this piece, spend some time listening to your iPod, or flip through stations on the radio. Maybe pull out an old album, if you still have some. Listen for those songs that take you to another place and time. 

Using the song as a springboard, write a memoir, micro memoir, or fictional story about that special place and time. The song may or may not become part of the story, but it will act as a catalyst for getting you there. Whether you're a Kenny Chesney fan or not, perhaps the song and video will provide some additional inspiration.