#who doesn't love a modern rock musical dealing with the death of a child and mental illness and grief and family

[ennn]

Day after day, Wishing all our cares away. Trying to fight the things we feel, But some hurts never heal. Some ghosts are never gone, But we go on, We still go on. And you find some way to survive And you find out you don't have to be happy at all, To be happy you're alive. Day after day, Give me clouds and rain and gray. Give me pain, if that's what's real. It's the price we pay to feel. The price of love is loss, But still we pay, We love anyway.

[relaxing-n-podcasting]

Glenn Close Playlist made entirely out of rock and Christmas songs!

Description of why each song was added below the cut

Don't Fear the Reaper: Song Glenn plays when being chased by the grim reaper

Carry on my Wayward Son: Episode title of s1 episode 48, also can be interpreted as Glenns message to Nick after choosing imprisonment

I Fought the Law: Getting arrested by the court, also being replaced by Jodie as Nick's father

Back in Black: Glenn returning with a 12-pack after breaking out of prison

Sweet Child of Mine: Glenn cares about one thing other than himself - Nick. His only remaining family. I know the original song is about the main singer's girlfriend at the time, so could also be interpreted as him mourning Morgan, but the child interpretation makes me actually sob.

Highway to Hell: Glenn's death scene and how his actions throughout the series culminated in the court arc.

My Own Worst Enemy: He sabotages himself so much it's unreal. Especially listening to the trial episodes when the other dads desperately try to get him to stop ruining his own case fjsndn

Jump: Glenn references this while in the battle axe of hatred

Rock and Roll All Nite: 🤘

Shoot to Thrill: Glenn and his iconic gun

Fell in Love with a Girl: Glenn stealing Morgan from Jodie

I Wanna Rock: He wants to rock.

Free Bird: Another song Glenn references in the battle axe of hatred.

Bad Reputation: Glenn doesn't care about his bad reputation.

You're Gonna Go Far, Kid: Glenn's passing on Bill's parenting to Nick, encouraging the same bad habits.

Owner of a Lonely Heart: Glenn dropping the emotional distance he has and processing the loss of his wife and son.

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer: I remembered that Glenn covered Christmas music and this one is acoustic but fits Glenns vibe/sense of humor.

Jingle Bell Rock - Metal Cover: Jingle Bell Rock but if it was modern rock. Glenn Close Trio definitely did a cover like this.

Wanted Dead or Alive: He's a criminal who broke out of jail, baby! Also Bon Jovi is classic.

Fortunate Son: Glenn grew up with Bill Closes influence and therefore was predisposed to not really having a normal life.

Wake Me Up When September Ends: Glenn doesn't really start to deal with Morgan's death until the end of season 1, matches the songs theme of grief so awful it feels easier to avoid.

Seven Nation Army: Glenn leveling up like a million levels due to the deck of all things.

You Give Love a Bad Name: Either a commentary on Glenns parenting (he loved Nick but neglected him) or Glenn is singing it at Jodie due to jealousy/to prove he was a better father.

Bad to the Bone: Glenns very choatic and is interpreted by the justice system as evil.

I Won't be Home for Christmas: An (anti) Christmas rock song mostly picked for the title and him not being with Nick during the Christmas season. Also the main character goes to jail and can't have a Christmas tree which feels metaphorical.

We Built this City: I imagine it as Glenn wanting Nick to remember him by referencing songs he taught to him when he was young.

Let it Snow: More Christmas rock, done by a trio!

Little Saint Nick: Nick was probably atleast partially named due to the association with Christmas and Saint Nicholas. Also a classic rock Christmas song Glenn would cover, while missing Nick during a tour.

All Star: Another one with Glenn vibes. Also dangers of rock and roll life style.

Holiday/Boulevard Broken Dreams: Glenns outward attitude he presents (Holiday) versus the feelings he's trying to hide (Boulevard of Broken Dreams). Also I hyper fixated on the American Idiot album like a month ago and could go on a whole rant comparing Glenn and Jesus of Suburbia but won't go into that brain rot for the purposes of making this post not super long didndkdk.

Summer of 69': Glenn probably getting into music as a kid due to looking up to his dad, similarly Nick getting into music due to Glenn.

American Idiot: Glenns anti-establishment attitude. Also even if he's not explicitly queer he has something going on. "Your dad's gnc as fuck""You're insane".

Dani California and Californiacation: Glenn being a rock musician in Los Angeles and the history that comes with that (namely the use of drugs and the "rough" life style associated with the rock life style in LA). His own self-destructive tendencies (Californiacation) and his love of Morgan (Dani California).

Run Rudolph Run: Christmas song by classic rock musician!

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home): Glenn and Nick's first Christmas without Morgan.

The Distance: Glenns tendency to try to look flashy, even at the expense of working with the team (ie the scene with Erin).

Say it Ain't So: The cycle of neglect from Bill to Glenn to Nick. The mention of drug use and both Glenn and Nick having to act like they don't care and partially blaming themselves for neglect.

Livin' on a Prayer: Glenn trying to raise Nick by himself after Morgan died unexpectedly.

We're Not Gonna Take It: More anti-establishment. Fight for Your Right: Another classic rock. Also Glenn tending to be irresponsible and prioritize having fun over his responsibilities.

Live Wire: In one of Glenns dad facts, Freddie says that Glenn read the Mötley Crue biography to Nick, but censored all of the inappropriate content, making it very short.

Barracuda: Glenn vibes. E

Enter Sandman: Referenced by Glenn in the podcast. Also the reference of "Never-ever land" and themes about Glenn not having fully grown up by the beginning of season 1.

Big Ride: The song Glenn sings to incite the prison riot.

Folsom Prison Blues: Referenced during the prison riot episode intro.

For Whom the Bell Tolls (in Japanese): Glenn's death scene at the end of the season.

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer: More classic Christmas song as a rock cover. The energy is very fun. Sidenote: My Spotify recommended songs are filled with Christmas rock songs after making this playlist. I am Jewish . This is a cry for help.

Run, Rudolph, Run: Modern rock take on the classic Chuck Berry Song. Probably what a cover the Glenn Close trio would do would sound like.

The Gambler: Glenn quotes this at the rest of the party. Also Glenn being really good at making plans/making the best of circumstances (Oakvale, prison, making Hell play Christmas music, etc.)

Godzilla: Vibes. Also my dad likes classic rock and always wants me to play this on my school's music request app.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas: Welcoming message from Hell!

Sweet Emotion: Mentioned in one of the last episodes I think. Glenn really just is winging life at this point, so valid of him.

Don't You Forget About Me: Mentioned in one of the last episodes of season 1. Glenn hopes Nick remembers him.