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Because_I_Cannot t1_ja8x9ej wrote

Advice from a Gen-Xer....When making a mixtape for someone, its about putting songs on that YOU like, but that act as a love note to the person. If you're trying to come up with songs that they like but you don't, it just will not translate well

For her 30th birthday, my wife asked for a mixtape from me. I put songs I thought she would like. It had Sam Smith, Nick Jonas, Norah Jones, Garth Brooks...I can't remember what else. She hated it. She asked me to remake her one with songs that I liked but that reminded me of her, or made me think of her. Mine had The Vandals, The Ataris, Cake, bands like that...She loved it and we still listen to it on road trips.

If you're still dead-set on going with songs you are unfamiliar with, I'd suggest "Romeo and Juliet" by Dire Straits, and either "Just What I Needed" of "You Might Think" by The Cars. Also, "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel

Good luck dude

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DandyfelloxX OP t1_ja90cx7 wrote

Great advise tysm!!! I am listening to every song to make sure I like it to and especially paying attention to the lyrics because that’s my favourite part and I very much want them to relate.

I’m easily adaptable to new music, I love music so much in most forms so I’m not to worried about making it feel like a love letter. I’ve also definitely put a few in there that are very special to me and how I feel about them. I love the way you described <3 This does also make me more confident in my choices so thank you so much and thank you for the recommendations!! <33

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DandyfelloxX OP t1_ja92f52 wrote

See I knew some of these I just didn’t know them know them you know!? I hear them but never know the name xb, thank you so much again!!!!

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