Alex D'Lerma just finished his press tour for his latest film he wrote and directed called "Fear, Love And Agoraphobia. The five songs he chose take us through growing up in a big family where he was the youngest of 6 kids, what it was like in a small agricultural town as a kid, facing racism, meeting his best friend in 1st grade and how he got started in the arts and what his journey has been like since.
These are five life defining songs for the filmmaker.
THE BRAVE KIND "Dogs"
Fronted by sisters Megan and Lauren Sexton, from Ventura, CA. They call their style, sister friend folk band.
THE BEATLES "It's Getting Better"
The Sgt. Pepper album made pop history. It was the first album where the lyrics were printed on the back cover. And, the album was inspired by The BEACHBOYS "Pet Sounds"
BILLY JOEL "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant"
Billy Joel has ranked this #1 on his list of top Billy Joel songs. Billy says this song was inspired by The Beatles, specifically Abbey Road, where a few unfinished tunes were put together to create one coherent peice.
RANDY CRAWFORD "Street Life"
Despite her American Nationality, she won Best British Female Solo Artist in 1982. She's had multiple top 5 hits in the UK but has never even entered the Hot 100 as a solo artist in the US.
VAN MORRISON "Someone Like You"
Charlie's Angel Farrah Fawcett was a big fan of Van Morrison. When she was dying of cancer and too sick to go to one of his shows, he taped it especially for her...and it was one of the last things she ever watched.
Keep up with Alex D'Lerma's work through his website.
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