Music Monday -- 101 Faves Great Oldies 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!

Tom Petty "American Girl" -- One of my all time favorites.  I just really love this song.  And this version from Live Aid is pretty awesome.

Journey "Separate Ways" -- I like this so much better than "Don't Stop Believin'" As an added bonus, my favorite hometown cover band does a great version of this.  I request it every time I see them!!!

Simon and Garfunkel "Cecilia" -- Kinda want to name a daughter Cecelia (like this spelling better) just because of this song...

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 -- 1989

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: 1989

Book: Unknown

Music Selections: .

1. Poison "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" -- Love me some hair bands
2. The Bangles "Eternal Flame" -- I still love The Bangles
3. Paula Abdul "Cold Hearted" -- I was obsessed with this song for awhile.
4. New Kids on the Block "Hangin' Tough" -- Yes, I was a fan of NKOTB back in elementary school
5. Tom Petty "Free Fallin'" --Still love this song

Music Monday -- 1993

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: 1993

Book: Unknown

Music Selections:

1. Mariah Carey "Dream Lover" -- Yes it's cheesy pop but it was 1993 and I was 11 years old.  Give me some slack.
2. DC Talk "Lean on Me" -- I remember going on a few youth group trips and we sang along to this song on repeat.  I just love this version even now.
3. Smashing Pumpkins "Today" -- My introduction into alternative music.  I really liked this song, but didn't own any Pumpkins albums until late middle school.
4. Tom Petty "Mary Jane's Last Dance" -- Both of my parents were big Tom Petty fans.  I remember that when this song came out, we played it over and over in our house.  And the music video with Kim Basinger is just beautiful.
5. Bryan Adams "All for Love" -- Had to include it.  It was the hit of the year.