E77 I Should Have Known Better, Glass Houses, and Damaged Goods

Music becomes a vessel for expressing feelings we can't put into words ourselves, as Jim recounts how he used a Beatles song to declare his teenage affection on a college radio station and how Billy Joel's lyrics helped him navigate heartbreak.

• Using Beatles song "I Should Have Known Better" to woo a girl via radio dedication at age 13
• Billy Joel's Glass Houses album as soundtrack to adolescent heartbreak in 1980
• Live concert review of Gang of Four's recent April 29, 2025 show at Variety Playhouse
• Meeting original Gang of Four members and REM's Mike Mills' surprise appearance

Whether you're nostalgic for the days of handwritten radio dedications or simply appreciate how certain albums become emotional lifelines during formative years, this episode reminds us that music doesn't just mark time—it helps us navigate life's most challenging moments while creating connections that span decades.

"Music in My Shoes" where music and memories intertwine.

Learn Something New or
Remember Something Old

Please like and follow the Music in my Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages and share the podcast with your friends on social media. Contact us at [email protected].

Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!