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I Wish That You Would

Day 1: "I Wish That You Would" by The Strike

I was a little surprised to find that this song wasn't on my "The Soundtrack of Your Life"  playlist from last year given how much I listened to it in 2024 as well, but it also ended up being the top song that I listened to in 2025 as well, so I guess that's just all the more evidence that this needs to be the first song of my 2026 playlist!

The Strike released their first album in 2017 and have been building a steady following ever since, thanks in large party to their catchy, energetic songs that I find reminiscent of the pop/rock stuff that I grew up on in the late 1980s. They're one of the bands that I'm listening to most right now, and I would love for the chance to see them in person one day.

Based on how much I've been listening to this album, don't be surprised to find it again as my "Musicology Anthology"  selection this year, or see other songs featured in future Soundtrackers activities. I don't see myself losing interest in listening to them anytime soon and I've only added more of their songs to my playlist this year!