Apparently, I’m doomed
Dec
08
Years ago, I read a quote from Steve Earle that stuck with me for some reason. Recently I got to thinking about it and searched it out again. Here it is:
“The first song I ever learned to play on guitar was “Mother’s Little Helper”. That’s one reason I’m so fucked up. Never learn your first song in a minor key.”
–I Feel Alright– a short film, 1996
The first song I learned to play on the mandolin was “Wayfaring Stranger”… in A minor. In my case I’m not sure which is the cause and which is the effect, but it’s definately something to think about.