Did you know Matthew Perry felt like a teenage girl in one regard? In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, he confessed to having the music taste of a 14-year-old girl because the kind of songs he enjoyed would usually be found in that demographic’s playlist. In many ways, the deceased actor also carried the infectious and quirky enthusiasm of a young soul. His delightful eccentricities also defined his iconic character on Friends. True to his words, he once picked a favorite track that aligned with this confession.

This song was unmissable in the 90s and made a comeback on social media recently too. 

The song that used Matthew Perry loved driving to

When Matthew Perry was in Britain in 2016, he dropped by the Magic Radio station and declared that ‘There She Goes’ by The La’s was one of his personal favorite songs. Well, he explained that the reason behind his pick was that the track was perfect “to drive” along to and always put him “in a good mood” as well and that the melody “moves well”. 

The song featured in blockbusters like Girl, Interrupted and The Parent Trap was the anthem of rebellious teenagers in the 90s. It was the quintessential indie love song about a girl or drug that washes a young man’s pain away. Certain lyrics in it have long been considered to be alluding to substance abuse. Perry’s taste in music would later evolve to also include music that factored in his life situations. 

While battling addiction, the 17 Again actor resorted to listening to a particular song on repeat. 

The song that got Matthew Perry through tough times

When Perry passed away last year, the song that played along with his funeral services was ‘Don’t Give Up’ by Peter Gabriel. And the reason his loved ones chose this track was because it was the most dear to the beloved actor. He had often spoken on the powerful role music, especially this song,  had played in his path to recovery from substance abuse.

Among the captivating tales Perry recited in his memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, he also candidly explored his journey with addiction. When speaking of that time, he revealed the profound impact listening to this motivational track had on him, especially when he was struggling. Evidently, the Friends star used music as a tool in good times and bad. 

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