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Why we get so attached to certain songs and movies

If you're like me, there are at least a handful of songs and/or movies that hold a special place in your heart. We associate certain songs and movies with fond moments and times in our lives. Examples may include: The first movie you saw with an ex or your current partner A song that was played at your high school prom A song that you'd sing with your friends at summer camp Songs or movies that came out while you were in college, presumably a relaxed and carefree epoch in your life A song or movie that came out during other defining periods in your life, e.g., while you were serving in the war or traveling around the country. Songs and movies can take us back in time. Perhaps you've noted that a certain song or movie first came out before you had kids, converted to Judaism, began working for your current employer, or bought your two-story house. Indeed, some songs and movies lead us to compare an older version of ourselves (when they were first released) to ...