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Wednesday, October 02, 2002
 
Avril Lavigne

I watched young Ms. Avril Lavigne on Letterman last night. She sang Sk8er Boi which I probably listen to way too much any way. I never listen to the radio at home or in the car, but since my sister moved out to Colorado, I've spent enough time in her car to hear a bunch of radio songs. I rather like this girl especially compared to the limited stuff I've heard from Brittany Spears and Christina Aguillera or compared to just about anything else on the airwaves. Also, I understand that this Avril girl actually writes her own music and lyrics. I don't think that the other young teen idols do either. Her voice and songs belie her age. I think she's only 17, and standing next to David Letterman she looked like a such a little, young girl. Still, she rocks pretty well, and with the whole camo and punk look, it's almost enough to make me long for high school again. 10 or 15 years ago I would have had a big crush on this girl. I also think there's an interesting juxtaposition to be made between her Sk8er Boi and Blink 182's Girl at the Rock Show. Or maybe it's just two punk-edged songs about high-school rock stars falling in love. Whatever. I listen to both of 'em and feel old when I do.