I promised it in our very first episode, and now I’m finally delivering: here are some songs all about not being able to get to sleep. Send your song recommendations to symposiumofsongs@gmail.com!
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Courtney Barnett, “An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)” (Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, 2015)
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5:25
Bobby Lewis, “Tossin’ and Turnin’” (Tossin’ and Turnin’, 1961)
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7:53
Passion Pit, “Sleepyhead” (Chunk of Change, 2008)
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10:41
Kevin Shields, “Are You Awake” (Lost in Translation OST, 2003)
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13:13
Clip: Lost in Translation
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16:22
Flock of Dimes, “Awake for the Sunrise” (Head of Roses, 2021)
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20:13
Josh Ritter, “Evil Eye” (The Beast in Its Tracks, 2013)
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22:39
Reading: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, “Insomnia”
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26:07
Mark Heard, “Satellite Sky” (Satellite Sky, 1992)
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29:49
Arcade Fire, “Modern Man” (The Suburbs, 2010)
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34:21
Yeasayer, “2080” (All Hour Cymbals, 2007)
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39:23
Bright Eyes, “Road to Joy” (I’m Wide Awake It’s Morning, 2005)
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43:46
Reading: Elizabeth Bishop, “Insomnia”
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44:41
Sam and Dave, “You Got Me Hummin’” (Double Dynamite, 1966)
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47:29
The 4 Seasons, “The Touch of You” (Rag Doll, 1964)
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49:53
The Beatles, “I’m So Tired” (The Beatles, 1968)
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55:59
Paul Simon, “Insomniac’s Lullaby” (Stranger to Stranger, 2016)
