If you were to make a list of your 15 favorite songs by 15 different artists, what would it include?   

Music surrounds and defines our lives.  You might remember your dad’s favorite song, or that jam band that takes you back to a college Friday night. A ballad instantly reminds you of your first middle school dance.  Or maybe there’s a song you like just because.  When putting it all together, it might be a trip down memory lane, a snapshot of your current life, or feelings you could never put into words.  Creating a 15x15 playlist has proven to be all of these things and more for those who’ve done it.        

Music was integral to Willie’s life.  A talented singer, he performed with his band CloverStreet in high school, on albums, and in festivals like South by Southwest.  Before he left for college, his mother asked him to list his 15 favorite songs by 15 different artists.  It was an introspective, fun, and therapeutic process that, when finished, was an insightful and interesting way for Willie to express himself. 

We invite you to put your own list together and, if so inclined, share it.  You can email us with your list at info@quadw.org, and we will post it on our blog so that others might find a new favorite song or a kindred spirit. Willie connected with others through music, and we want to connect with you.