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Pastides reveals playlist
New president lists Allman Brothers Band, Beatles among favorite musical artists
Tas Anjarwalla
Issue date: 8/25/08 Section: The Mix
"I really only listen to music when I'm exercising or walking around," University President Pastides admitted when asked about his favorite songs and music listening habits. "I definitely don't have music on when I'm working." Despite his new status as university president, Pastides truly is a normal guy when it comes to the music playing in his highly educated mind.
USC's new president carefully thought about his top five favorite songs, and without the aid of his iPod Shuffle he was able to decide on the five listed below:
1.Ain't Wastin' Time No More - The Allman Brothers Band
2.Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
3.Longing in Their Hearts - Bonnie Raitt
4.Love's in Need of Love Today - Stevie Wonder
5.Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman & Eric Clapton
"I enjoy all genres of music really; there isn't one I particularly dislike," Pastides said. He mentioned that he was fond of classic rock, blues and modern jazz. Pastides said he is very into The Allman Brothers Band at this moment, but he later added that The Beatles are his favorite group of all time, though.
"You can't go wrong with the Beatles," Pastides said. Like everyone else, though, Pastides does have his guilty pleasure songs. After admitting that he loves to listen to J.Lo's "Get Right," he immediately regretted telling the Gamecock about it.
He was even familiar with the music video. "It's the one where she is dressed up as a bunch of different people and dances on a bar."
Pastides enjoys attending concerts as well. The last one he attended was Jackson Browne's in Charleston.
"It was either May or June; I don't really remember," Pastides said. "But I loved it. My wife and I love attending USC's School of Music performances," Pastides said.
They are great supporters of the USC Theatre Department and also likes to go to the dance programs hosted by the school. In addition to listening to music and attending shows, like any other human being, Pastides enjoys going to the movies.
USC's new president carefully thought about his top five favorite songs, and without the aid of his iPod Shuffle he was able to decide on the five listed below:
1.Ain't Wastin' Time No More - The Allman Brothers Band
2.Tupelo Honey - Van Morrison
3.Longing in Their Hearts - Bonnie Raitt
4.Love's in Need of Love Today - Stevie Wonder
5.Give Me One Reason - Tracy Chapman & Eric Clapton
"I enjoy all genres of music really; there isn't one I particularly dislike," Pastides said. He mentioned that he was fond of classic rock, blues and modern jazz. Pastides said he is very into The Allman Brothers Band at this moment, but he later added that The Beatles are his favorite group of all time, though.
"You can't go wrong with the Beatles," Pastides said. Like everyone else, though, Pastides does have his guilty pleasure songs. After admitting that he loves to listen to J.Lo's "Get Right," he immediately regretted telling the Gamecock about it.
He was even familiar with the music video. "It's the one where she is dressed up as a bunch of different people and dances on a bar."
Pastides enjoys attending concerts as well. The last one he attended was Jackson Browne's in Charleston.
"It was either May or June; I don't really remember," Pastides said. "But I loved it. My wife and I love attending USC's School of Music performances," Pastides said.
They are great supporters of the USC Theatre Department and also likes to go to the dance programs hosted by the school. In addition to listening to music and attending shows, like any other human being, Pastides enjoys going to the movies.
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That's Right.
posted 8/25/08 @ 11:29 AM EST
What a cool guy! You absolutely cannot go wrong with THE BEATLES!!
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