Music Monday -- 101 Faves Christian Edition

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!

Newboys "Hallelujah"

Jars of Clay "Flood"

Plumb "Concrete"

Caedmon's Call "The Story"

Music Monday -- Favorite Christmas Carols Part 1

It's December. Time to pull out the holiday music. I thought I would share my all-time favorite Christmas carols. I've even pinpointed my favorite versions of my favorite carols. Part 1 of 3.

"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby -- The classic song sung by the classic singer. While I prefer Holiday Inn over White Christmas, I prefer this song.

"Blue Christmas" by Elvis -- Another classic song by a classic singer. There are many other versions of Blue Christmas, but I always go back to Elvis.

"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings" by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan -- A fun uptempo mash-up for you. This is so upbeat I can't help but feel better after listening.

"The Chanukah Song" by Adam Sandler -- A funny song to enjoy.

"Little Drummer Boy" by Jars of Clay -- Another classic song done in a more modern version.

Music Monday -- 2000

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: 2000

Book: Unknown

Music Selections:

Jars of Clay If I Left the Zoo -- Love old Jars of Clay.
Silverchair "Anthem for the Year 2000" -- I graduated high school in 2000. This was my friend's and I's unofficial song.
Vertical Horizon "Everything You Want" -- Obsessed with this song during the summer.
Matchbox Twenty "Bent" -- I really really liked Matchbox Twenty for a while there... and I got to see them in concert this year.
No Doubt "Ex Girlfriend" -- I think my favorite No Doubt song, although Tragic Kingdom is the best album.

Music Monday -- 1997

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: 1997

Book: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Music Selections:

Spice Girls "Wannabe" -- Number 1 on the Billboard's Hot 100 during my birthday week. It's a guilty pleasure. As much as my friends and I made fun of this song, we know all the words. I've even been known to do this song for karaoke, complete with interpretive dance in the middle. It's a guilty pleasure.
Jars of Clay's Much Afraid -- One of my favorite bands of all time. I saw them when they opened for Michael W. Smith right after "Flood" was released. This was their second album and I think I loved it even more than their debut.
Radiohead's OK Computer -- Overall an amazing album. Such mood music. This is an album that fills me with images and emotions as I listen. It's not just karaoke music.
The Wallflowers "One Headlight" -- I loved this album and especially this song. Since then, I have sporadically followed The Wallflowers and then solo Jakob Dylan. But I get really excited whenever this comes on the radio or my iPod shuffle.
Fiona Apple "Criminal" -- How much do you love this music video? It is iconic of the late 90s. I can't get this out of my head if I hear it.

Music Monday -- Jars of Clay "Flood"

Ahh... Jars of Clay.... How I love you? I've been a fan since this song came out. I now own all of their cds and continue to love them. I've seen them three times in concenrt and loved every minute. Although they're a Christian band, they really take the time with there lyrics and imagery. It's not all "Praise Jesus" but a lot of story telling and speaking to people. I never tire of hearing their songs. And this is the song that started it all.

My favorite part (the chorus of course):

Lift me up so high that I cannot fall Lift me up Lift me up - when I'm falling Lift me up - I'm weak and I'm dying Lift me up - I need you to hold me Lift me up - Keep me from drowning again

If you can find them, they released two music videos for this song; one made early and one made exclusively for MTV. If you can find it, the older version where the lead singer, Dan, has long hair, is better.