The Track Star Podcast

The Perfect Song Challenge ft. Este Haim

The Track Star Podcast

Show Notes

Today on the Track Star Podcast, Este Haim joins Jack to talk about a few perfect songs. Este and Jack each brought 3 (ish) songs to the table to discuss what makes them perfect, the influences they have had, and the personal significances they carry.

Taking us on a journey through time and genre, Este and Jack cover everything from transcendental meditation to Britney Spears’ Pop perfection. As Este walks us through a few of her perfect songs, she reveals the songs, artists, and moments that inspired her to make music, and how her family supported and encouraged that dream.

In this episode, Este and Jack teach us the importance of appreciating life and the people around us as they share some of the songs they consider to be perfect.

This Episode’s Tracklist:

Intro

Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club

Serpentine Fire - Earth, Wind & Fire

…Baby One More Time - Britney Spears

Oops!... I Did It Again - Britney Spears

Toxic - Britney Spears

When Doves Cry - Prince

Little Red Corvette - Prince

The Love I Lost (ft. Teddy Pendergrass) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

Nick of Time - Bonnie Raitt

Have A Heart - Bonnie Raitt

Not The Only One - Bonnie Raitt

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