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. (Note: the original performers may not be the absolute original, but who made it famous)

Fun feat. Hayley Williams "Somebody That I Used to Know"

Original -- Gotye

Marie Digby "Umbrella"

Original -- Rihanna

Howie Day "Don't Dream It's Over"

Original -- Crowded House

Nada Surf "If You Leave"

Original -- OMD

Michael Buble "Cry Me a River"

Original -- Julie London

As part of my Day Zero Project, I am finding some new music. Specifically I want to find a great new-to-me band for each letter of the alphabet. Today, I have a few songs to share.

Music Selections: Some of the new music (or new to me music) that I have been craving.

Cake "Mustache Man (Wasted)" -- Okay, okay Cake isn't new. I loved Fashion Nugget and "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" but their albums are so hit and miss. I am really digging this new song of theirs.

Fun "We are Young" -- I'm not young anymore, but I just love how infectious this song is. How can you not sing along?

Of Monsters and Men "Little Talks" -- I've heard them be described as "the Icelandic Mumford and Sons" and I love M&S, so how could I not love them? I really enjoy the back and forth between the singers. Makes me happy...

Complete A to Z list (so far):

A - Awolnation "Not Your Fault"
B -
C - Cake "Mustache Man (Wasted)"
D -
E - Ellie Goulding "Lights"
F - Fun "We are Young"
G - Gotye "Somebody That I Used to Know"
H -
I -
J -
K -
L -
M -
N - Neon Trees "Everybody Talks"
O - Of Mosnter and Men "Little Talks"
P -
Q -
R -
S -
T -
U -
V -
W -
X -
Y - Young the Giant "Cough Syrup"
Z -

Music Monday -- Favorite Covers I

Music Monday -- New Music II