Why We Love Old Songs - Guest Columnists - Parshah

It’s a curious thing. With almost anything else, the more we rehash it, the less interesting it becomes. The first time you read your favorite novel, you were on the edge of your seat, turning pages well past any justifiable hour of the night. But after reading it ten times, you already know where the murder weapon is found and who will end up marrying who, and you’re no longer willing to torpedo tomorrow to find out what you already know today.