The Anthem Challenge #1

Here's the challenge - post ten anthems over ten days with a bit of narrative to each to say why they have meaning to you.

This challenge originated from my Jemtunes blog, but I thought it would be nice to share with a wider audience

Anthem #1 - Patti Smith - Because the Night

Co-written in 1978 by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen and released as a single from the 'Easter' album, this just has to be here because it's also the anthem for me and my soulmate - Sal. We were married in 1979 and this was the tune of choice at the time. We've both still got the copies of the single we got for each other on its release and the tune gets at least an annual airing every year on our anniversary.