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Soundtrack for Scottish Brides

• “Penny Lane” by the Beatles

  In honor of our fair heroine, Margaret Pennypacker.

• “500 Miles” by The Proclaimers

  A Scottish band that sings with a serious Scottish accent? How can I resist? Plus, can’t you just hear Angus singing this to Margaret? (I tend to think he’d be a bit off-key.)

• “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” by Pink

  Because Margaret is really not having a good day. (Until she meets Angus.)

• “Pulling Mussels (from the Shell)” by Squeeze

  Sometimes it’s not the lyrics that prompt me to put a song on a soundtrack. I’ve never known what this song is about (despite the fact that it’s been a favorite since high school) but the music just sounds like this story. I can’t really explain it, but it definitely belongs here.

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