“Hug Me, I'm Harmonious” — A Vinyl-Inspired Playlist

Let’s wrap this playlist in warmth, whimsy, and a touch of analog charm to honor National Hug a Musician Day (November 13). Think of it as a sonic embrace: cozy, playful, and deeply personal, like a hug pressed into wax.

🎶 Side A: Warm Embrace

These tracks feel like a soft sweater and a slow sway in candlelight.

1. Bill Withers – “Lean on Me” (1972)
   Soulful solidarity in every groove.
2. Carole King – “You’ve Got a Friend” (1971)
   A musical hug from Laurel Canyon.
3. Nick Drake – “Northern Sky” (1970)
   Melancholy meets magic—perfect for dusk-lit vinyl rituals.
4. Norah Jones – “Come Away With Me” (2002)
   Jazz-folk intimacy, like a whisper in your ear.
5. Otis Redding – “Try a Little Tenderness” (1966)
   The ultimate soul hug—raw, rising, and real.

🎸 Side B: Playful Squeeze

Celebrate the quirks and charisma of musicians with these cheeky, loving tunes.

1. Flight of the Conchords – “Hurt Feelings” (2009)
   For the sensitive artist in all of us.
2. Paul McCartney – “Silly Love Songs” (1976)
   A wink at romantic clichés, wrapped in pop brilliance.
3. The Magnetic Fields – “The Book of Love” (1999)
   Deadpan devotion with a lo-fi heartbeat.
4. Queen – “You’re My Best Friend” (1975)
   A hug in harmony, with electric piano sparkle.
5. Jonathan Richman – “That Summer Feeling” (1983)
   Nostalgic, awkward, and utterly endearing.

🕯️ Bonus Track: Vinyl Rituals

• Spin at dusk with a candle lit and a mug of something warm.
• Dedicate a track to a musician you love—living or passed.
• Write a note on the sleeve: “Thanks for the music. You’re hugged.”