American Graffiti Songs and Nostalgia

Questions for blog:
1.  What is nostalgia?
2.  What images come to mind when you hear this music (be specific and paint a clear picture)?
3.  What images pop in your head when you think of your childhood?  What smells, sounds, and feelings are associated with these images?

Answers:
1.  Nostalgia involves a longing for times and things from one's past.
2.  When I hear these songs, I think of the musicals "Grease" and "Hairspray."  From the first song, I especially was reminded of the scene from "Grease" where everyone is at the high school dance, twisting and dancing.
3.  When I think of my childhood, I think of my old pink and purple bedroom, stuffed animals, playing games with my younger cousin, playing on the playground with my elementary school friends, and going to my neighborhood pool.  I associate the smell of chlorine with memories from my old neighborhood pool.  I associate the sound of the Scooby Doo theme song with the memories of me and my cousin playing together.  Finally, I associate the wall color of different rooms with my old room in Atlanta.