Morton Schapiro, Northwestern President
Each week, The Lip asks a campus personality for the last 10 tracks on their playlist.
Morty Schapiro—the man, the president, the Bette Midler fan? Don’t expect our dear president to conform to expectations. In some alternate universe, he might not even have been Northwestern’s president—for grad school, the white-haired fox nearly pursued a degree in Art History rather than Economics. This proud Jersey boy (although he does proclaim a love for California) likes to keep it chill, from Jeff Buckley to (wouldn’t you guess?) inauguration performer John Legend.
“The River”
Bruce Springsteen
The River (1980)
Morty says: “Told you I was a Jersey boy—do you think I would ignore the Boss?”
“Something in the Way She Moves”
James Taylor
James Taylor (1968)
“I know and adore him and his music.”
Bette Midler
The Divine Miss M (1972)
“One of the great songs of all time.”
“Hallelujah”
Jeff Buckley
Grace (1994)
“From the opening sigh to the magnificent ending, pure genius.”
“Moondance”
Van Morrison
Moondance (1970)
“Simply brilliant.”
“Californication”
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Californication (1999)
“A great song, a great state.”
“Superman (It’s Not Easy)”
Five for Fighting
American Town (2000)
“A fitting tribute to real heroes.”
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Facing Forward (1993)
“Perfect interpretation of a classic.”
“The Times They Are A-Changin’”
Keb’ Mo’
Peace…Back by Popular Demand (2004)
“Another perfect interpretation of a classic.”
“Ordinary People”
John Legend
Get Lifted (2004)
“It will always reminds me of his magnificent induction concert.”
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