In this playlist, we're paying homage to the lifelong buddy, the ride-or-die, the one who lends an ear, or a shoulder to cry on, to help see us through the worst. We're celebrating the International Day of Friendship, July 30, as established by the United Nations in 2011.
From sneaking out to see concerts, to connecting with a death row inmate, or sharing tastes in romantic partners, true friendship spans time, space, culture, and class, and can pave the way to a brighter world. We hope you'll grab a friend, old or new, and enjoy these 9 stories about the power of camaraderie.