Music Monday -- 101 Faves Names 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! This week's edition is all about songs with names for titles.

Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" --  One of those favorite songs from the high school era.

Sarah McLachlan "Adia" -- Another favorite from high school.

Orgy "Eva" -- Saw them in concert back in the late 1990s (or 2000).

Damien Rice "Amie" -- Beautiful song.  Beautiful voice.  Beautiful lyrics.

Music Monday -- "Rainbow Connection"

As I was going through all the songs on our server (thousands), I realized that I have quite a few versions of this song. Why is that?  Oh yeah, It's just an awesome song.  I dare you not to sing along...

Original Kermit the Frog:

The Dixie Chicks:

Sarah McLachlan: My favorite non-Kermit version

Less Than Jake: A ska version for you...

Jason Mraz: I don't have this one, but I do love him...

Music Monday -- Favorite Christmas Carols Part 3

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.  Part 2 of 3.

Lady Antebellum "Let it Snow, Let it Snow"

Harry Connick Jr. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

Michael Buble "Ill Be Home for Christmas"

Point of Grace "Jingle Bell Rock"

Sarah McLachlan "O Little Town of Bethlehem"

Lady Antebellum "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

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 -- 1999

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: 1999

Book: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Music Selections: Overall this year was really electic when it came to music.  I went to see Korn and Rob Zombie in concert, but I also listened to stuff like Sarah McLachlan.  I was all over the place musically!

1. Dixie Chicks "Ready to Run" -- Most country I don't like, but for some reason I really got into the Dixie Chicks.  I still listen to them every once in a while.
2. Lenny Kravitz "American Woman" -- I can't help but see Heather Graham as Felicity Shagwell writhing around on a car for Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.  Hee hee!
3. Sarah McLachlan "I Will Remember You" -- Such a great song.  I can't help but remember listening to this all the time.
4. Santana and Rob Thomas "Smooth" -- Big hit of the summer.  The perfect summer song to sing along to.
5. The Offspring "The Kids aren't Alright" -- Love The Offspring.  Smash was one permanent rotation in my car throughout most of the year.  And then Americana was released and I had a whole new batch of songs.  Including this amazing anthem.  There's one particular reference in here that reminds me of one of my ex-boyfriends.