So, my friend Heather copied a friend of hers and listed her top songs in her most previous blog. She then said it would be "awesome" if anyone else wanted to do this as well - and well, if you know me and how I feel about music, you would know that I would be up to this "challenge." Although, challenge, I fear, is not the correct word as it is not challenging to look at my top songs on ITunes and the IPod. :) So here goes ...
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
This song just makes me really smile. I love her sweet songs - and her voice is great. I get bubbly when I hear this tune - it's so ME. I really love her whole album, and that is why it all on my top played (however, I will not list the whole album, and instead will go on...)
Walking in Memphis - Marc Cohn
Lonestar (the country group) also sings this song - but, in my opinion, Marc's is much better. I think I just like the catchiness of the song and how it really makes me feel like I'm in Memphis. Although I do hear they play it quite frequently in Memphis, so I will soon tire of it I'm certain (but until then! "I'm walkin' in Memphis!")
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Classic. Frank. You can't beat it... I'm really eclectic when it comes to music as you will surely see in this list of my top played songs (however, I do seem to think I have a pretty good taste in music... you may beg to differ, but that's your opinion!)
Far Away - Nickelback
Not new. But after seeing Nickelback live back in 2001 at the Pageant in St. Louis, I've been a fan. Far Away has been a song that really reminds me of my feelings about being away from Dustin. It is pretty sappy and nothing original ... but it is moving ...
If You're Gonna Leave - Emerson Hart
Dustin introduced me to this singer - and if you enjoyed Tonic in the 90's, then you would enjoy this singer (as he was the Lead singer of the group that brough us "If You Could Only See." This particular song is much like you may remember hearing from Tonic - and it is apparent he was the lead singer/songwriter. He did write the songs "If you could only see," and "Open your eyes."). It's really a moving song lyrically ...
I Loved Her First - Heartland
Country love song - it's pretty standard. But I love the music in the background --- it's such a sweet, simple song with a fiddle and good male voice. The first time I heard it was at a wedding I shot - and I even teared up a little (I didn't even know the bride! I was an assitant photog!)!
Lost in this Moment - Big and Rich
When I heard this song by the duo who brought us "Save a Horse, Ride Cowboy" I was a little taken aback ... it's another standard love song - but I know the words, so I sing along ...
Moon River - Audrey Hepburn
I just love Audrey. It's a wierd listen, I know. But it's very calm and relaxing and she sings in a lower octave and I find it interesting.
Love will keep us Alive -Eagles
The Eagles. Need I say more? I listened to this non-stop the summer of 2006 while away in Europe. THEN! The Eagles played in Verona, Italy (where I was living) and when I heard this song across the square (piazza), I was just so moved. I love the lyrics and music and it's classic Eagles.
So Far Away - Carole King
I love the piano in the beginning. Can you tell by my music that I have missed living "So Far Away" from Dustin?
Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
A great rock tune from the days when rock was great! He says it best when he sings "today's music ain't got the same soul!" AND who can forget Tom Cruise (before scientology) and dancing in his tightie whities and t-shirt ... and if you were a 2002 grad from Lincolnwood - you may remember a certain red-headed superstar (named Bryant!) lip-syncing for a grade to this classic...
RESPECT - Arethra Franklin
"What you want, baby I got it!" ... I love this song - and it's so fun to sing along with. It's great to wake up to and great to dance to with friends! :)
OTHER NOTABLES:
When I Think About Angels - Jamie O'Neal
Kick Some Ass - Stroke 9 (better than Little Black Backpack ... an old favorite I used to love to belt out!)
Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
Swallowed in the Sea - Cold Play
You Had Me From Hello - Kenny Chesney (Dustin and I's song...)
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
Desperado (LIVE) - Eagles
At Last - Etta James
If You Could Only See - Tonic
American Girls - Counting Crows
The Adventure - Angels & Airwaves
Your Guardian Angel - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
.... So! I am an eclectic music listener ... You have seen how there is no rhyme or reason for which songs I like ... There is an obvious lack of hip/hop/rap songs ... I enjoy listening, but only a couple times every now and then (Kanye's Stronger, I like it).
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