You guys know what I am talking about, right? When you hear a song and it takes you right back to a place and time? This past week one of my college friends posted this picture on Facebook. I was immediately transported back to my college days. Thanks, Debbie.
Now I don’t know about you but this was one of the songs that I BLASTED every time it came on. It came out in 1981 when I was in college and it was one of my all time favorite Christian songs. The Imperials had an illustrious career with many members coming and going but this – The Trumpet of Jesus – will always be in my top favorite songs. Why? I think because it just was one of those songs that I could relate to and that trumpet part –yes – it made the song. I also could not get enough of the bass singer. Love, love, love it.
Music surrounds us and envelops us, It evokes feelings and memories. When I see my mom sometimes I will play hymns on my iPhone and we sing along together. Even if she does not know my name that day you can bet she knows all the words to those favorite hymns. The mind does not forget music. It connects us. It is woven in our lives and reminds us of times and places and people that are important to us.
I think that is why I love our Comments for a Cause so much this month. Project : Music Heals Us is all about that connection that we make with music. Taking music to those who are in most need of it and yet do not have access to it is such a gift and Project: Music Heals Us is doing just that. If you missed my post about what they do please click here to go directly to that post.
If you want to hear my favorite Imperials song (or one of them -there were so many) just take a listen. I have been blasting it since Debbie shared that she was listening to it. Did you know this song?
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Leave a commentI’m not familiar with that song, but will listen as soon as hubby is awake. Reading my emails while he’s still asleep!
You are so right about music taking us back to a certain place and time. That’s wonderful that you play music when you visit your mom.
It was a favorite song especially that year it came out and I was listening to a lot of contemporary Christian music then, I think some songs just stick with you!
So happy to hear that you and your mom still sing hymns together!
Sometimes she likes it —just depends on her mood . 🙂
I too can be taken back into with music. Just so good to just listen and think of good & special times. Thanks for sharing your special song/
Music is definitely a universal thing that people can relate to and I love that!
I love listening to Christian music on my favorite Christian radio station, KTIS out of the Twin Cities. Thank you for sharing your joyful song with us.
Do you remember The Trumpet of Jesus? I seriously went back in time when I heard it. There are so many great Christian radio stations and outlets out there. I usually ask Alexa to play contemporary Christian music when I am cooking or working in the kitchen. Makes the time go by faster.
You’re so right how music takes us back to a moment in time. Happens to me a lot. I love the fact that your mom still remembers those hymn lyrics. <3
Yes, music is the universal connector, don’t you think? And the songs she knows from long ago are still there in her mind someplace which is a comfort to me.