Music Monday -- Favorite Covers VII

While sifting through all our music, I came across a ton of songs (over 1000) that I wanted to add to my 101 Favorite Songs list. I had to narrow it down. As part of my narrowing, I decide to delete all covers from the list. But those are some great songs, ones I really love. So, I decided to give them their own series on Music Monday. If you like covers, stay tuned for some good ones. Part I,Part II,Part III, Part IV, Part V, Part VI.

Sarah Brightman "Dust in the Wind"

Original -- Kansas

Adele "Make You Feel My Love"

Original -- Bob Dylan

Mumford and Sons "The Boxer" (the live version is pretty amazing if you ignore the random yelling and talking)

Original -- Simon and Garfunkel

Regina Spektor "Real Love"

Original -- The Beatles

Reel Big Fish "Take on Me"

Original -- A-Ha

Music Monday -- 101 Faves Rock n Roll Edition (Part 3)

As part of my ongoing Day Zero Project, I've made a list of my favorite 101 songs of all time. To help cut down on the possibilities, I took songs only from my iTunes account. Each edition will include ~5 songs with a theme. Enjoy!

Must have songs to rock out! I've even included some oldies but goodies in here.

The Raconteurs "Many Shades of Black"

Special extra: Adele's cover of "Many Shades of Black"

Fall Out Boy "Hum Hallelujah"

Eve 6 "Here's to the Night"

Green Day "Holiday"

Music Monday -- 2011 Highlights

As part of my ongoing celebration for my 30th birthday, I am highlighting some popular songs from throughout my years. Songs were picked based off of a list of Grammy award winners and Billboard Top 100. Then, I chose my favorites to highlight.

Year: 2011

Books: Jack of Fables: The End

Music Selections:

Mumford and Sons "The Cave"
Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
Adele "Set Fire to the Rain"
Bruno Mars"Grenade"
Foster the People "Pumped Up Kicks"

These are the songs that I got stuck in my head this past year. I love each an every one of them. Yes, even the Bruno Mars song. Enjoy getting them stuck in your head! Plus, an extra little treat for you.

Music Monday - Adele "Set Fire to the Rain"

I liked Adele when she debuted with her album, 19. But I really love her now. Her songwriting is amazing. She always tells a story with her words. And the music fits perfectly. There's something about her voice (possibly the raspy quality) that I just love. It makes her stand out from the pop crowd, those perfectly auto-tuned singers. This song has become my new favorite song. I listen to it at least once a day. Adele's new album, 21, centers on her recent breakup. I love how this song really lets us see into her feelings about the breakup. A guy that she thought would save her turned out to have a hidden side. I can feel the inner struggle. The great joy of being with someone and the tragedy of their hidden side. Amazing song!

For your enjoyment, the complete lyrics (with my fave bit in bold):

I let it fall, my heart, And as it fell you also claim it. It was dark and I was all right, Until you kissed my lips and you saved me. My hands they’re strong, but my knees were far too weak, Stand in your arms without fall into your feet, But there’s a side to you that I never knew, I never knew. All the things you say that where never, where never true, And the games you play, you always, always win.

But I set fire to the rain, Watch it pour as I touched your face, Let it burn while I cry, Cause I heard it screaming at your name, your name!

When I’m with you I could stay there, Close my eyes, feel you’re here forever, You and me together, nothing is better! Cause there’s a side to you that I never, never knew, All the things you say that where never true, never true, And the games you play, you would always, always win.

But I set fire to the rain, Watch it pour as I touched your face, Let it burn while I cry, Cause I heard it screaming at your name, your name! I set fire to the rain And I feel lost into the… And it felt something nice, Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time!

Sometimes I wake up by the door, …gone…waiting further. Even that… I can’t help myself from looking further.

I set fire to the rain, Watch it pour as I touch your face, Let it burn when I cry, Cause I heard it screaming your name, your name I set fire to the rain, And I feel lost into the… Cause I knew that was the last time The last time, oh, oh!