Music Monday -- 1983

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: 1983

Book: Unknown

Music Selections:

1. Toto "Africa"
2. Michael Jackson "Billie Jean"
3. The Police "Every Breath you Take"
4. Pat Benatar "Love is a Battlefield"
5. Bon Jovi "Runaway"

Music Monday -- 1992

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: 1992

Book: Unknown

Music Selections:

1. En Vogue "Free Your Mind" -- You don't know how many times I sang this one in front of the mirror.
2. Billy Joel "The River of Dreams" -- Don't know why I am so fond of this song, but I am.
3. Mr. Big "To Be with You" -- Another great sing along song.
4. Madonna "This Used to be My Playground" -- I adored the movie and loved the song.
5. The Heights "How Do You Talk to an Angel"  -- A cheesy 90210 associated song.

Music Monday -- New Music IV

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: 

Kindness "House" -- I think I now get most of my new music from AltNation.

Birdy "Just a Game" -- From The Hunger Games soundtrack.

Radical Face "Welcome Home" -- This keeps popping up on the Mumford and Sons Pandora challenge.  Love it!

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros "Home" -- Another Pandora find.

Bonus fun live version:

Complete A to Z list (so far):

• A - Awolnation "Not Your Fault"
• B - Birdy "Just a Game"
• C - Cake "Mustache Man (Wasted)"
• D -
• E - Ellie Goulding "Lights"
• F - Fun "We are Young"
• G - Gotye "Somebody That I Used to Know"
• H - Edward Sharpe "Home"
• I - Imagine Dragons "It's Time"
• J -
• K - Kindness "House"
• L -
• M -
• N - Neon Trees "Everybody Talks"
• O - Of Mosnter and Men "Little Talks"
• P - Punch Brothers "Dark Days"
• Q -
• R - Radical Face "Welcome Home"
• S - St. Vincent "Cheerleader"
• T - GROUPLOVE "Tongue Tied"
• U -
• V -
• W - Walk the Moon "Anna Sun"
• X -
• Y -  Young the Giant "Cough Syrup"
• Z - Zulu Winter "We Should Be Swimming"

Music Monday -- 1988

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: 1988

Book: Unknown

Music Selections: I plead childhood sillyness for these selections.

1. The Beach Boys "Kokomo"
2. Guns n Roses "Sweet Child o'Mine"
3. Paula Abdul "Straight Up"

Music Monday -- 1984

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: 1984

Book: Unknown

Music Selections: Ah! Songs from early childhood.  The Cars is the only one I still listen to.

1. Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart"
2. Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time"
3. Wham! "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"
4. The Cars "You Might Think"

Music Monday -- 2001

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: 2001

Book: Unknown

Music Selections:

1. "Lady Marmalade"
2. Alicia Keys "Fallin'"
3. Poe "Hey Pretty"
4. Dave Matthews Band "The Space Between"
5. Linkin Park "Crawling" -- One of my all time favorites!
6. "I am a Man of Constant Sorrow"

Music Monday -- 2005

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: 2005

Book: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Music Selections: 

1. Kanye West "Gold Digger"
2. Linkin Park and Jay-Z "Encore/Numb"
3. Gorillaz "Feel Good Inc."
4. Maroon 5 "This Love"
5. Kelly Clarkson "Since U Been Gone"
6. Bonus video: A Day to Remember's version of "Since U Been Gone"

Music Monday -- 1995

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: 1995

Book: Unknown

Music Selections: A transition year.  More and more rock and roll songs as favorites.

1. TLC "Waterfalls"
2. Smashing Pumpkins "Bullet with Butterfly Wings"
3. Poe "Angry Johnny"
4. Dave Matthews Band "Satellite" -- Adore this song still.
5. Alanis Morissette "You Oughta Know"

Music Monday -- New Music III

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: 

Zulu Winter "We Should Be Swimming" -- Recommendation from YouTube from watching Gotye.  I really like it.

St. Vincent "Cheerleader" -- Another YouTube recommendation. They are really getting good at this. I love this song.

Walk the Moon "Anna Sun" -- Another one. But I also heard this on AltNation on Sirius XM many times, and never caught the name. So excited to know who this is now.

GROUPLOVE "Tongue Tied" -- Another AltNation find. Creepy video, but great song.

Imagine Dragons "It's Time" -- AltNation, I Love You! I found the video and this amazing acoustic version for your enjoyment.

Punch Brothers "Dark Days" -- From The Hunger Games soundtrack. I adore Chris Thile (lead singer) and somehow missed that he has a new band. No actual video, just enjoy the music.

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 - Imagine Dragons "It's Time"
• J -
• K -
• L -
• M -
• N - Neon Trees "Everybody Talks"
• O - Of Mosnter and Men "Little Talks"
• P - Punch Brothers "Dark Days"
• Q -
• R -
• S - St. Vincent "Cheerleader"
• T - GROUPLOVE "Tongue Tied"
• U -
• V -
• W - Walk the Moon "Anna Sun"
• X -
• Y -  Young the Giant "Cough Syrup"
• Z - Zulu Winter "We Should Be Swimming"

Music Monday -- 2002

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: 2002

Book: Unknown

Music Selections:

1. Nickel Creek "This Side" -- I have a little place in my heart for Nickel Creek.  Their bluegrass, lovely lyrical music just puts me in a good mood whenever I listen.  I own all their records and solo projects.
2. Dave Matthews Band "Grey Street" -- Another favorite band.  This is hands down my favorite song from them.
3. No Doubt "Hey Baby" -- Long time fan of No Doubt.  Great fun song.
4. The Calling "Wherever You Will Go" -- More of a one hit wonder, but it's still a great song.
5. Dixie Chicks "Long Time Gone" -- The forgotten Dixie Chicks album?  But still a great one.

Music Monday -- 1996

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: 1996

Book: Unknown

Music Selections: An interesting mix of music.  As you can see, I'm now leaning more towards alternative rock.

1. Fugees "Killing Me Softly"
2. Sublime "What I Got"
3. Poe "Hello"
4. The Verve Pipe "Freshman" -- I still absolutely adore this song and can't resist singing along everytime it comes up on my iTunes shuffle.
5. No Doubt "Don't Speak"

Music Monday -- 1985

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: 1985

Book: Unknown

Music Selections: All of these songs are ones I remember singing as a child.  Very popular!  And I still love each and every one of them.

1. Simple Minds "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
2. Tears for Fears "Shout"
3. a-ha "Take on Me"
4. Starship "We Built This City"
5. Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"

Music Monday -- New Music II

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 -- 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.

Music Monday -- 2003

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: 2003

Book: Unknown

Music Selections:

1. Linkin Park "Numb" -- This album came out right after the boys were born.  I just loved this song so much.
2. Dave Matthews "Gravedigger" -- I've liked Dave Matthews Band since "Ants Marching" and Dave's solo album is wonderful.  I actually think I like the electric version of this song more than the acoustic.  Usually that isn't the case, but this time it works.
3. Justin Timberlake "Cry Me a River" -- I do like me some Justin TImberlake.  It just gets stuck in your head and never leaves.
4. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" -- Amy Lee's voice is to die for.  I can't get over this song.
5. The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" -- My introduction to The White Stripes and it is an amazing one.  Enjoy!

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.

Music Monday -- 1982

Happy Birthday to Me Edition!

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: 1982 (It's my birth year!)

Book: TBD

Music Selections:

1. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "I Love Rock n Roll" -- Has always been a favorite of mine and one of my go-to karaoke songs.
2. The Human League "Don't You Want Me" -- So incredibly 80s...  Everytime I hear this song, I go back to scenes of me dancing around the living room with pom poms or a fairy wand or something similar.
3. John Cougar Melloncamp "Jack and Diane" -- I don't care what he says his name is now to me it will always be John Cougar.  And this one was one I remember hearing all the time as a child.
4. The Clash "Should I Stay" -- Such a classic song.  And bonus points: the boys love The Clash.
5. Modern English "I Melt with You" -- About a couple making love while nuclear bombs fall.  Creepy, but I somehow always loved this song.

Music Monday -- 2007

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: 2007

Book: Lost in Austen by Emma Campbell Webster

Music Selections:

1. The White Stripes "Icky Thump"
2. Amy Winehouse "Rehab"
3. Maroon 5 "Makes Me Wonder"
4. Paramore "Misery Business"

Music Monday -- New Music

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

Music Selections: This week's new-to-me selections all come from listening to Alt Nation on satellite radio.  J has it in his car, so we always get to listen to great music.  Unfortunately I have to make due with the local channels.  It's funny that all of these songs are ones I've been listening to for months on Alt Nation and they are finally getting some air play on the Omaha channels.  At any rate they are completely stuck in my head...

Gotye "Somebody That I Used to Know"

Neon Trees "Everybody Talks"

Young the Giant "Cough Syrup"

AWOLNATION "Not Your Fault"

Ellie Goulding "Lights"

Complete A to Z list (so far):

• A - Awolnation "Not Your Fault"
• B -
• C -
• D -
• E - Ellie Goulding "Lights"
• F -
• G - Gotye "Somebody That I Used to Know"
• H -
• I -
• J -
• K -
• L -
• M -
• N - Neon Trees "Everybody Talks"
• O -
• P -
• Q -
• R -
• S -
• T -
• U -
• V -
• W -
• X -
• Y -  Young the Giant "Cough Syrup"
• Z -

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:

1. Coldplay "Viva La Vida" -- The boys and I sang this song all summer.  It's still on my iPod shuffle.
2. Estelle and Kanye West "American Boy" -- There's something about this song that makes me want to get up and dance.  Every time!
3. Kings of Leon "Sex on Fire" -- The song has such atmosphere. And this music video is just hot. I dare you to watch.
4. 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.