On the brand-new episode of Perfect Songs Forever, Rudy Fischmann and I talk about one of the greatest recordings ever made: Petula Clark’s 1967 masterpiece, “Don’t Sleep in the Subway.”
It’s huge. It’s sweeping. It’s gut wrenching, soul crushing chamber pop.. somehow sad, sweet, comforting and absolutely beautiful all at once. Written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, the song moves through three distinct musical sections before arriving at that enormous, unforgettable epic chorus.
The song makes me think about my friends. Friends struggling with their kid's health issues. Friends going through financial problems. Friends dealing with addiction. Friends whose relationships have fallen apart. Friends who are simply having a hard time finding their way. I strive to be the kind of friend they can call anytime of day.
The song is the best ever in saying... You don’t have to go through this alone. I’m here.
And sometimes that’s the most important thing we can say to another person.
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