Author Archives: Jo Hawke

My ’87 ‘Hit Me with Your Best Shot’

p.s. Turn your speakers down a little before you hit “play.” 🙁

When I posted my first revived cassette recording, I mentioned that I don’t “cringe at the imperfections” anymore. Well, I can’t say that’s true with this one.

I don’t know whether it’s just a sensitive day or the recording just sounds that imperfect, but I must admit that today I have cringed. More than once.

Anyway, this recording has been on my to-find list for a little while now.

My longtime friend Sandra, who goes to church with us, told her kids a few weeks ago that I sang a great version of this song (or something to that effect). LOL!

She said she was there in the recording studio when I sang this. Wow. I know at least one more friend was with us, but I don’t remember who. Maybe she does?

It was 1987. Senior Week at Myrtle Beach.

Quite a lot I’ve forgotten, and much more that I wish I had…