This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on February 17, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
One of the many nice things that came of Kev and Emily’s wedding was their interpretation of the Alaskan “potlatch” tradition, in which the hosts of a large gathering pass out small thank-you gifts to the people who attended. During the wedding reception, they passed out CDs they had made with a selection of songs special to the two of them.
Here are the songs that they chose to represent them at this point in their life:
- Billie Holiday: All of Me
- Bob Marley and the Wailers: Sugar, Sugar
- Crosby, Stills and Nash: Helplessly Hoping
- Dolly Parton: Travelin’ Prayer
- Lauryn Hill: Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
- Joni Mitchell: A Case of You
- Edgar Meyer and Joshua Bell: Short Trip Home
- Nanci Griffith: If Wishes Were Changes
- Jimmy Cliff: Sitting in Limbo
- Tracy Chapman: The Promise
- John Prine: Angel from Montgomery
- Robin Dale Ford: Where I Am Bound
- Super Bass: Blue Monk
- Bob Dylan: Shelter From the Storm
- Nickel Creek: When You Come Back Down
- Arlo Guthrie: Darkest Hour