That Was My Jam: Doug Ell

Ell’s St. Louis roots shine through in his song list choices when he reflects on songs from his high school years

Kevin Vera

Every week, The Lancer Feed will feature one Lafayette staff member and present a playlist made up of some of their favorite musical memories from high school.

Doug Ell, Social Studies Department

Doug Ell, Class of 1990

What is a song that reminds you of the town you lived in during high school?
Country Grammar by Nelly

What song seemed to always be played at every school dance or pep assembly at your school?
Step By Step by New Kids On The Block

What song(s) always made you dance in high school and why?
It Must Have Been Love by Roxette, I got to slow dance with a cute girl.

Name a song that could best describe what you were like when you were younger?
Gonna Make You Sweat by C & C Music Factory

What favorite song from high school do you still listen to pretty often?
Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield

What is your all-time favorite song?
Don’t Stop Believin‘ by Journey

Name your TOP FOUR favorite songs from high school.
Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppard
The Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News
St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion) by John Parr
Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses