Thirteen

I came across this old song called “Thirteen” by Big Star. Prior to this, I’ve never heard of the group nor the song. From what I know, its probably 20 years old, covered by bands like Garbage, Counting Crow.

Anyway, its just a vocal and a guitar track. However, the lyrics accompanied the melody really well. Somehow, it makes you reminisce about the time when you were young, maybe thirteen?

Check it out on iTunes music store for 30s of this piece.
Link to iTunes

Won’t you let me walk you home from school
Won’t you let me meet you at the pool
Maybe Friday I can
get tickets for the dance
and I’ll take you

Won’t you tell your dad, “Get off my back”
Tell him what we said ’bout ‘Paint It Black’
Rock ‘n Roll is here to stay
Come inside where it’s okay
And I’ll shake you.

Won’t you tell me what you’re thinking of
Would you be an outlaw for my love
If it’s so, well, let me know
If it’s “no”, well, I can go
I won’t make you

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