iTunes crafted an impressive segue from my music library Wednesday. Pairing James Taylor's "Fire And Rain" with Crowded House's "Better Be Home Soon" made me realize how compatible the guitar parts are and how well each song dovetails with the other. Lyrically, it's a smart pairing, as well. "Fire And Rain" acknowledges the suicide of someone the protagonist wishes he cold have saved, while "Better Be Home Soon" acknowledges a connection with "the one" that the protagonist wants to preserve. Both songs convey the messages, "I care," and "You matter."
That's a thoughtful, sensitive mindset to have on the cusp of a new year.
