A pretty eclectic mix this month...
John Mayer "Neon"
Flogging Molly "Screaming at the Wailing Wall"
Third Eye Blind "Jumper"
Music Monday -- Favorite Covers III
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.
Michael W. Smith "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Original -- Simon and Garfunkel
Rufus Wainwright "Hallelujah"
Original -- Leonard Cohen
Ryan Adams "Wonderwall"
Original -- Oasis
John Mayer "Free Fallin"
Original -- Tom Petty
Dresden Dolls "Pretty in Pink"
Original -- Psychedelic Furs
Music Monday -- 101 Faves Live 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! Sometimes the best editions of songs are the live ones. I would love to see any of these signers/bands in concert.
Dashboard Confessional "Saints and Sailors" -- The live version is much better than the studio. I love his MTV Unplugged album.
Howie Day "Ghost" -- Day adds great little parts to this song on the live version. It sounds more natural to me.
Flogging Molly "Float" -- I was supposed to see them last summer, but we moved before the concert. I would still love to see them.
John Mayer "Neon" -- He may be an idiot, but I love this song live.
Music Monday -- 2006
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: 2006
Book: Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
Music Selections:
- Shakira "Hips Don't Lie" -- I do love the way she moves
- Justin Timberlake "Sexy Back" -- And the way he moves
- James Blunt "You're Beautiful" -- This video is just gorgeous
- Dixie Chicks "Not Read to Make Nice" -- Love their response to the "outrage" over their anti-Bush comments
- John Mayer "Waiting on the World to Change" -- This is just a great song even if he is a bit of douche
Music Monday -- 2008
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: 2008
Book: Hatter M Volume 1
Music Selections:
- Coldplay "Viva La Vida" -- The boys and I sang this song all summer. It's still on my iPod shuffle.
- Estelle and Kanye West "American Boy" -- There's something about this song that makes me want to get up and dance. Every time!
- Kings of Leon "Sex on Fire" -- The song has such atmosphere. And this music video is just hot. I dare you to watch.
- John Mayer "Gravity" -- He might be an ass in his personal life, but John Mayer's music gets me every time. I especially love this one.