BWC Writers’ Guilty Pleasure Songs
Being a fan of rather outre music, I have never felt the need to justify or try to explain away why I like a song that most people would turn their noses up at or mock you for liking. So, I was a bit hesitant about asking our music writers to tell you, our fair readers, what songs they carry in their iTunes playlist or on their iPods as guilty pleasures. Why should anyone be ashamed?!? Scream it from the rooftops!!
Then I read their lists….
I hate to stand in judgment of anyone, especially after going through my iPod for my skeletons, but some of these lists are horrifying. Don’t get me wrong, it is a good thing to be able to admit this stuff but I have to say that I will be looking at some of them a little more suspiciously from here on after reading these.
Feel free to open up your playlists and let your secret songs out for all the world to read in our comments section below. We promise not to make fun of you. Well, maybe a little.
Adam P. Newton
Lead Me On - Amy Grant: I’ve always carried a torch for Mrs. Gill (or is Vince now Mr. Grant??), and this is simply my favorite song off her best album. I make no apologies for my love for Amy Grant. It’s too bad that Christians hated her for so many years — this woman actually knows how to write a honest song about her faith without watering it down for radio play and easy record sales.
Toxic - Britney Spears: This is simply a killer track with a driving beat. Even if the girl has gone wacko, it doesn’t diminish how great this song is as a single. The dark, minor key string swells mixed with a solid guitar riff mixed with a vinyl airline stewardess outfit — is there anything wrong with that?
Somebody Told Me - The Killers: This band is the definition of hipster guilty pleasure: ’80s synth lines, emo-style lyrics filled with whiny jealousy, tons of radio play, and it’s STILL a song that you can’t shake from your head. Mr. Flowers — leave Jersey to The Boss and return to Las Vegas while you still can.
Fix You - Coldplay: Admit it folks. Just go ahead and admit it. We’ve all sung along with Mr. Martin when he launches into the big vamp at the end of the song. In fact, if you’re too afraid to do it yourself, I’ll sing with you this time. “Tears stream down your face….”
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer: Forget all of those worthless teen movies & how overplayed this song became on the radio and high school proms for about 2-3 years around the turn of the millennium. This was always a fun, breezy, lighthearted song about idealistic young lovers from a deep and talented band that too many people didn’t appreciate because they only know this song. But still, I love this song….
Will Thompson
Goodbye Horses - Psyche: Something tells me Psyche had a lot of Tears for Fears records lying around when they wrote this one.
Super Mario Bros. (arr. Clint Woltering) - Momus Trombone Quartet: A trombone quartet performs the traditional Super Mario theme from the original NES game from levels 1-1 and 1-2. Brings back memories of many sunny afternoons spent in front of the television, swearing my eight year old head off at one Italian plumber for falling into the hole between the big green pipes.
Like A Stone - Audioslave: For me, there’s no shame in loving Rage Against the Machine or if you prefer Soundgarden, there,s nothing wrong with that, either. But Audioslave is a different animal and it’s not to par with its lineage. However, “Like A Stone” does away with the strutting, Zeppelin-esque blues riffs that overpower songs like “Cochise” and haunts its way into my daydreams. “Iiiiiin your hoooouse, I looooong to beeeeee…”
Frijolero - Molotov: It doesn’t take a Spanish speaker to figure out that these guys are mad at the INS. You only need to know a few Spanish swear words, and even that’s not necessary. This catchy Mexi-rocker’s title literally means “beaner.” Heh. When’s the last time you heard someone rap over an accordion?
Memphis Will Be Laid to Waste - Norma Jean: I don’t like music with screaming, but this song, from Norma Jean’s Bless the Martyr, Kiss the Child features Josh Scogan (now of The Chariot) on vocals and killer metalcore riffing and double bass. Ping-ponging between murderous ferocity and squint-eyed brooding, it delivers an all-out final blow as Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou delivers a haunting verse over the final outing riff as Scogan delivers a his baritone scream. Invokes images of dark, muddy wooded areas, rabid wolves, and shotguns. Mmm, shotguns.
Jan Carson
(What’s The Story) Morning Glory? - Oasis: Helicopters, sirens, awesome rock guitars, lyrics that make no sense whatsoever. Conclusive proof that Liam Gallagher has never quite got his head around the whole less is more concept. Makes me want to buy a machine gun in a good way.
Breakfast - Newsboys: Hellfire, damnation and breakfast cereal - only in the world of conservative Christian pop could such an alliance sound so irritatingly catchy. Wayne Coyne wishes he could be this warped. Disturbingly, over 10 years later I still find myself humming, “They don’t serve breakfast in Hell,” every time I see a packet of Cheerios.
Baby Don’t Cry - INXS: Sorry. I know it’s awful and it has trumpets and early ’90s not quite singing not quite shouting vocals but I’ve listened to this song about three times a week since 1992 and though I know this makes me a bad person, I don’t want to stop yet.
Spinning Around - Kylie Minogue: From one underrated Australian to another. I love Kylie. I have 11 Kylie records and I have seen her in concert. It was the third best show of my life. She wore nine different frocks in two hours. She should be taken seriously as a serious artist. I am not even the smallest bit ashamed about this one.
Wild Boys - Duran Duran: If Lord of the Flies had a soundtrack, it would sound exactly like this. New Romantics running through the jungle in leather headbands and eyeshadow, shouting a lot and banging sticks - what’s not to like?
Michael Dallas Miller
The Seed - Cody ChestnuTT: The Roots made this song popular but it was originally released on a low budget album called The Headphone Masterpiece. This album is without a doubt one of the most debauched and vulgar albums to have ever sounded from my stereo. But, it is also some the best bluesy soulful hip hop music I ever heard. I just have to make sure that my mother and/or prospective girlfriends don’t stumble across this one.
Only Wanna Be With You - Hootie and the Blowfish: This is a tune that has somehow survived in my library since middle school. I like to play it whenever I feel like going shopping for Abercrombie hats and Timberland boots with my golf buddies. By the way, do you realize that this song contains the lyrics, “I’m such a baby/’cause the dolphins made me cry”?!?!?!?!?! WTF? (ed: I do believe that Mr. Rucker is referring to the Miami Dolphins in this song. Regardless, you might have to be barred from contributing further to the BWC site for admitting that you have this song on your computer.)
Thug Love - Bone Thugs N Harmony: The infamous rap song whose beat is comprised of the cocking and firing of a shot gun. I like to crank this one up when I want to suspend my white middle class reality for four or five minutes. Plus, it freaks the hell out of the home schooled kid who lives down the hall.
Lua - Bright Eyes: I once saw a documentary about the Coachella music festival and there was a segment that featured Bright Eyes performing this song. At the end of segment it showed an 18 year old girl crying her eyes out. I said to myself, “There is no way that I should be able to associate myself with that.” But, dammit, somehow, I do. I guess sometime you just gotta emo.
Wind It Up - Gwen Stefani: I have had a crush on Gwen every since she left the punk scene. I’m not proud to say it, but I own both her albums. They embody everything about pop that I hate, but for some reason I keep coming back. There is something completely irresistible about a beautiful blonde women yodeling.
Madeline Dickerson
The Way We Were - Barbara Streisand: OK, so I know this is probably the sappiest song ever created by mankind…but I have to admit, it gets me every time. Plus, it’s one of the best sing in the shower songs ever.
Papa Don’t Preach - Madonna: I can’t listen to this song in public because I always start doing this weird little ’80s dance.
Walk Away - Kelly Clarkson: While I can honestly say I never really jumped on the Kelly Clarkson bandwagon, I secretly love grooving to “Walk Away.” It’s one of those songs that just makes you feel cool, but at the same time slightly embarrassed that you like it.
Working for the Weekend - Loverboy: Come on, it’s not that bad of a song. After all it was in Zoolander.
What’s Left of Me - Nick Lachey: I hate admitting that I listen to any pop idol music but this song just sticks to me. This is my “get depressed and cry when I really don’t have anything to be sad about” song, it feels great. I think everyone should have a song for that.
Matt McKechnie
My Love - Justin Timberlake: Let’s face it - the guy was in N’Sync and dated the now hairless Britney, but Boy Wonder can drop beats with tha thunder. Not to mention hosting AND fulfilling the musical end of things on SNL. I think Timberlake has got what it takes. This song, though wrong for so many moral reasons, is interesting and different sounding (with some cool pulsing synth noises and beat-boxing by the man, himself) and within the realm of R&B, originality is no easy feat.
Since You’ve Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson: Truth be told, this song kicks SERIOUS arse. Even though it probably took half a year to get the crispness and filtration of the end product, and is not a really original song in any way, this tune makes anyone from a pimply teen to a disheveled balding man pump their fist and sing along along at the top of their angst-dripping lungs.
New Girl Now - Honeymoon Suite: Any song that commences with the words “Hot summer nights” always wins some kind of prize. I saw the video for this song the other day - oh joyous delight that it was. In a way, these glam-rock musicians are therapists telling you to get over a bad relationship by starting a new one. Come on, now - THAT is the best kind of therapy you can BUY!
St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion) - John Parr: Fresh from the soundtrack of a film touting a list of heart-throbbing brazen ’80s stars (Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and Demi Moore), this song gets you up and moving and into your day with a glory leap. Heavenly blasting horns and driving late eighties power music make this track a gem for the ages.
99 Problems - Jay Z: Being an old school rap wizard (try me, anyone, I dare you - late ’80s and up), I cannot feel anything but glee for this hard-hittin’ “back to tha hood” rhymefest. I don’t really care for the Z Man but this track seems like you could be listening to old LL Cool J or Beasties (and I’m pretty sure the main beat was sampled from one of the two as they are both property of Rick Rubin - the Def Jam Records pimp daddy) and it just makes you want to throw down some dope beats and rhymes, yo.
Jordan Green
Beautiful - Christina Aguilera: Even my girlfriend, a fan of Blink 182 and Dave Matthews…even she makes fun of me for this one. Lyrically, there are some strange moments, like when Christina sings “Words can’t bring me down/So don’t you bring me down today.” If they can’t hurt, then how could you be brought down? Also, who would’ve thought Christina would’ve ended up classier than Britney Spears? What an upset!
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley: This is actually an ironic buy, because of a great moment in the show Always Sunny in Philadelphia where Dennis is singing this in his car. Man, I can’t wait ‘til season 3. I like including it as the closing track on mix CDs. You won’t believe the video for this song.
Never Ever - All Saints: I still don’t understand why these guys didn’t beat out the skanky Spice Girls. They had better voices. They were hotter. They were just a few months too late. Don’t believe me? Here’s the video. If you can get by the dim-witted spoken intro, you’re golden.
Must’ve Been Love - Roxette: Just an all around great song. So good I don’t even know if it counts as a guilty pleasure. You might be able to tell I’ve got a thing for pop ballads sung by women.
Hold On - Wilson Phillips: And I’m going to continue with that theme. I loved these girls. Especially the Wilson sisters (not so much Chynna Phillips). They could sing the hell out of a song, and can you imagine Carnie Wilson becoming famous today? Ah…those magical early ’90s.
Bob Ham
The Name Game - Shirley Ellis: I am still a little unsure how this song ended up in my iTunes, but I am even more unsure as to why I feel the need to listen to it so dang often, often bo boften, banana-fana, fo foften, me my mo moften, often.
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) - the Fiery Furnaces: Don’t get me wrong. I love the band, but this has to be one of the worst, most pretentious versions of this song I have ever heard. Really, they should have known better. And I should know better than to torture myself with it.
Love Drive - Scorpions: Growing up in a small town in the ’80s, heavy metal was everywhere. So, I must have assimilated it by osmosis because there is something about that effeminate screech of Klaus Meine and the ridiculous power riffs that makes my spine crackle with joy.
S.O.S. - Rhianna: For some reason, this is the really embarrassing one for me. It brings together my undying appreciation for both the Soft Cell version of “Tainted Love” and female soul/R&B singers.
Too Little Too Late - JoJo: Nothing in the world can justify my love of this song. Nothing.
Posted on March 19, 2007 12:00 AM
Comments
Weird Al Yankovic - variety of songs of which my favourites at the moment are White and Nerdy and E-bay.
Vege Rocks Album - I say it is for the kids, but I just love Relient K's version of The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything and Skillets song Stand.
Lose Control and Work It- Missy Elliot: Dang, they are catchy.
I also found a whole Ricky Martin album on there and just want it to be known that I only put it on there for my class to listen to Spanish when we were learning it....it's true!
I also have these songs and I have no explanation as to why except that I am sick and I need help:
Stupid Girls - Pink
Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters
As for songs from the very far past, I am ashamed to say that I have the following songs:
It's Like That - Run DMC vs Jason Nevins
Sadness Part 1 - Enigma
You Spin Me Round - Dead or Alive
I feel better for that confession. There are more, but it's a gradual baby steps thing...
At least I don't have whole albums of Def Leppard and Huey Lewis and the News like someone who I will leave nameless, but will just call 'My Husband'.
Posted by: Sarne | March 19, 2007 1:14 AM
First off -- Matty, I knew I liked you. "My Love" was 6th on my list of guilty pleasures, narrowly missing inclusion. So, I'm glad to see it on someone else's.
Second -- I love me some Norma JEAN! **jumps into a mosh pit to do the windmill**
Third -- Some of you folks need to perform an exorcism or 2 on your iPods. Seriously now: All Saints? Wilson Phillips? Hootie & the F'ing Blowfish? **cuts his ears off with a butter knife**
Posted by: Adam P. Newton | March 19, 2007 6:39 AM
"Two Princes" -- Spin Doctors: This whole album still makes me jam out. I have only sung karaoke in a few bars, but this was my best performance. There are few things as enjoyable as playing bar-rock air guitar to this song.
"No Diggity" -- Blackstreet. This song never gets old to me, but that's probably because I, unlike my wife (who doesn't know why I love this song) and millions of other Americans, did not overplay Top 40s radio in the late 90s. I still like the way they work it.
Posted by: Cory | March 19, 2007 9:45 AM
I hate to admit that I actually don't have an iPod, but if I did I'm sure I'd have John Denver in there somewhere. I am such a sucker for Annie's Song.
Posted by: Kim Gottschild | March 19, 2007 12:52 PM
Lisa Gerrard - Sacrifice (from The Insider OST): Corporate whistle-blowing never sounded so tortured.
Prince - 1999: Remember how cathartic it was to dance to this song on the day of days? But what is it still doing on my iPod??
Robyn Hitchcock - Viva! Sea-Tac: "Viva viva viva viva viva Sea-Tac/They've got the best computers and coffee and smack." Awesome.
William Shatner - Mr. Tambourine Man: This must be heard to be believed.
Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories - Stay (I Missed You): I'm not guilty about this at all, it's like cotton candy.
Posted by: Stephen Himes | March 19, 2007 1:16 PM
adam - if i wrote you a symphony...
sarne - ain't NOTHIN' wrong with Def Leppard, baby.
Posted by: matty | March 19, 2007 2:34 PM
Coldplay? The Killers? Thanks for going out on a limb, Adam. I guarantee you've got more embarrassing stuff than that.
**Performing a physical action**
Posted by: Jordan Green | March 19, 2007 3:32 PM
Adam, totally agree with you on "Kiss me". I bought that album accidently on my first trip to Ameoba Records in L.A. but I love it now! Six Pence is truly in underrated band in my eyes.
Posted by: Madeline Dickerson | March 19, 2007 7:52 PM
Honestly in recurring playlists I have "Nightmare on My Street" from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince and
"Goldie's Last Day" by then Pray for Rain.
If one of these comes on when I have people in the car with me I don't know if I should quickly try to explain or turn it down and hope they won't notice.
Posted by: Shane Yancey | March 19, 2007 7:57 PM
1. Any Josh Groban, I'm ashamed to say. The man's voice is ear candy.
2. Me and Jesus- Stellar Kart. It just makes me happy. I have no excuses.
3. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)- Looking Glass. I freaking love this song.
4. The Sweet Escape- Gwen Stefani. It's not annoying yet but I think it might be.
5. These Words- Natasha Bedingfield. I don't care if people think it's dumb. The lyrics are amazing. End of story.
6. Irreplaceable- Beyonce. I will never stop loving Beyonce.
7. Walking on Broken Glass- Annie Lennox
8. Buddy Holly- Weezer
9. Life is a Highway- Rascall Flatts
10. Seasons of Love- RENT soundtrack. Shut up.
Posted by: grace | March 19, 2007 7:59 PM
ps. Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me" is one of the best songs in the universe.
Posted by: grace | March 19, 2007 8:01 PM
Hehehe....
Are you saying that pulling Amy Grant & Britney Spears out of my iTunes isn't embarrassing enough?
**Adam dives into the back of his closet to scour through some albums he hasn't listened to in years. He begins to discover an old Newsboys album or two, a Brent Bourgeois album, some cheesy Christian rap, the first Dashboard Confessional album, some Petra & Whiteheart albums, '90s Christian alternative albums from bands like Plankeye & Grammatrain, & lots of house music**
Whew! I'm going to have to take a shower to get all of this dust off me. I wonder what else could be there....
Posted by: Adam P. Newton | March 19, 2007 8:19 PM
PFR -- Loved 'em! Saw in concert back when Jars of Clay was their opener. Unheralded in their day.
Irreplaceable -- Great track from a great voice....
**bows slightly at the approval being received for the "Kiss Me" choice**
BTW: Matty -- What would you do?
Posted by: Adam P. Newton | March 19, 2007 9:41 PM
1. Bye Bye Bye / It's Gonna Be Me - N'Sync - The best boy band of the era at the top of their game. I sheepishly picked up the album at Goodwill a few months ago and lets just say it's gotten some serious play on my late night commutes.
2. Girl I'm Gonna Miss You - Milli Vanilli - I dedicate this one to Michelle Wagner, resident hot girl at my middle school I was too chicken to ask to slow dance. (A tragedy for me.)
3. I've Had the Time of My Life - Dirty Dancing - You're alone in the house on a lazy summer afternoon and you stumble across an old tape of your sister's... Get your Swayze on.
4. Nu Thang - DC Talk - All you trendy gen-x Christians better recognize your roots. Don't tell me you wouldn't feel sing word for word and feel good inside.
5. Man I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain - You know what? I suddenly don't feel like I need to defend myself anymore. Let's move on.
6. Have You Never Been Mellow - Olivia Newton John - Well, have you? Never?
7. Rhythm of the Night - Debarge- Well, can you? Feel the rhythm?
8. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion - The most overplayed song of all time from the most overviewed film of all time doesn't mean it didn't move me (and most of you) the first time we heard it.
9. Ice Ice Baby - Vanilla Ice - Play it at any party and watch the crowd response. Word to your mother.
10. Michael Jackson 1980-1990.
Tru dat.
Posted by: Aaron Donley | March 19, 2007 10:41 PM
Aaron.... Beautiful list, especially #'s 1, 4, 9, & 10. Thanks for referencing "Nu Thang" before "Free At Last" or "Jesus Freak" -- I appreciate it.
Sing along! "My God is doing a brand nu thang & since time began, He remains the same! ... Ya know who's doing it?"
Posted by: Adam P. Newton | March 20, 2007 7:22 AM
Aaron D....I think you just trounced EVERYONE with that list of yours. But I will admit that I would really love to have some Debarge on my iPod, but it would have to be the hit song from the movie "Short Circuit": "Who's Johnny?"
Posted by: Bob Ham | March 20, 2007 7:50 AM
wow. debarge, the ice of vanilla variety and thanks for letting me nearly forget 'nu thang' by the DC homies.
*matt falls into a deep depression, drives back to his parents' house in Ottawa, the nation's capital of Canada, and moves into his basement amidst crates of old tapes and vinyl featuring the likes of D-boy, Plankeye, Carmen and Michael Peace*
Posted by: matty mckechnie | March 20, 2007 11:14 AM
First of all, guilt is not from God, so leave your shame at the door my friends. What are you afraid of? If you do harbor such music shame, probably best to get at the root of that before it festers into serial killing.
God made Wilson Phillips and Kylie Minogue just as he made Sufjan Stevens and Arcade Fire. And let us live openly with our Kelly Clarkson and our Def Leppard and (my fave) Duran Duran. Let out iPods broadcast the joy of a catchy lyric, and the sweet symphony of kickin gee-tar riff.
In the words of Vanilla Ice, "If there was a problem yo, I'll solve it. Check out the hook while my Dj revolves it"
word to your mother
Posted by: sarah | March 20, 2007 11:26 AM
I coulda sworn I sent this in....
My whole collection is an embarrassment, right down to the fact I still listen to cassettes instead of iTunes. Here's a few highlights:
1. "Summer Girls" by LFO
This is the ultimate summer anthem. I was crushed when it, along with so many other songs I like, found their way onto this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp_wIZ1kVVg
2. "It's the Hard-Knock Life" from the Annie soundtrack
If this were the Jay-Z remix, perhaps it would be cool, but, no, I have to like musicals. My sister took me to the play for my twenty-eighth birthday. Yes, twenty-eight not eight. But back when we were kids, our mom used to pretend to be Ms. Hannigan as we cleaned the house. I still hate cleaning.
3. "What's My Age Again?" by Blink 182
I remember when I couldn't imagine being twenty-three. Haha. Now everyone has caller ID on their cell phones so you can't prank call people.
4. "I Don't Want to Wait" by Paula Cole
I used to rush out of class to watch Dawson's Creek with my best friend when I was in college. The theme song still resonates with that feeling of wanting to know what the outcome of life will be. I also like "Me."
5. "All Star" by Smash Mouth
I love the escalating "ccccchhhhaaaaaaaange." And yes, I always put my hand in the shape of an 'L' on my forehead at the appropriate time. I remember walking down the sidewalk, singing it with my brother when it first came out.
Posted by: Stephanie Nikolopoulos | March 20, 2007 11:33 AM
FIRST off, ain't no shame in my game. i believe i was the one who alluded to the glory that is Def Leppard. pour some sugar on me, baby.
SECONDLY, quoting rap lyrics from the late eighties and early nineties is something that i have a sincere passion for - so kudos to you, sarah. fine form.
THIRDLY, kudos to female readers on BWC! i was starting to feel a little 'manned' out on here. (and insert Bob Ham or Jordan witty comeback here).
at least no one mentioned 'Warrant'.
...yet....
Posted by: matty mckechnie | March 20, 2007 1:41 PM
Stephanie...that's my fault. I'm sorry that didn't get in the final version.
Posted by: Bob | March 20, 2007 3:53 PM
Adam, I can't believe you referenced a Burnside writer in your 'guilty pleasures'.
Posted by: Jordan Green | March 20, 2007 4:14 PM
grace's imix of shame, part 2.
1. I Hope You Dance- Lee Ann Womack. I laughed, I cried, it changed my life.
2. Clouds- Joni Mitchell. I know it's overplayed. But it's Joni Mitchell, so it's ok. She's the shit. Always.
3. Damn Cold Night- Avril Lavigne. C'mon, you KNOW you liked this the first time you heard it. It was endearing; it pulled America's heartstrings! You like Avril Lavigne. Take it like a man.
4. Dreamlover- Mariah Carey. Brings back my childhood in the fine city of Atlanta, GA.
5. All I Want to Do is Have Some Fun- Sheryl Crow. I love her voice. She could sing anything and I would like it.
6. Come Clean- Hilary Duff. Damn you, talented songwriter. Damn you. The words don't even make sense, damn it.
7. Where is the Love- Black Eyed Peas. Although, I was a little disturbed when I found out the girlish melody line at the end of the chorus was not the vocal stylings of Fergie but of Justin Timberlake. Should've known. She can't sing a note. Shh!! Don't tell...
8. Home- Michael Buble. Despite his lounge cheese, I do dote on the Bubbly man.
9. Someday We'll Know- Mandy Moore. Ouch, it hurts to put her name on here. But something about this song makes my day every time.
10. I Will Always Love You- Whitney Houston. I always will.
I will always resent the music industry's policy of letting people who aren't musicians make music. That said, music snobbery is not cool. And this list has been therapeutic to make.
Posted by: grace | March 20, 2007 4:18 PM
ps. #2:
Stephanie Nikolopoulos's list is my favorite.
Posted by: grace | March 20, 2007 4:25 PM
I would like to confess to owning the following RECORDS: Michael Peace, Cliff Richards, Petra, The Smurfs and Larry Norman.
I also have cassettes of David and the Giants, Allies, Steve Taylor, Whiteheart and Isaac Air Freight. I also have DC Talks album Free At Last. Jesus is still alright with me!
Oh, that reminds me...Thanks a lot Stephanie for putting 'It's a hard knock life." into my head. it has driven me nuts all day. PS I have the version from Austin Powers on my iPod too.
Note to Aaron: Ice Ice Baby is so fun to sing on Singstar 80's, as well as It's Tricky by Run DMC and The Final Countdown by Europe.
Posted by: Sarne | March 21, 2007 1:38 AM
To whomever finally added a picture to this article, God bless you for finding that picture of Wilson Phillips. Seeing Carnie in that brown duster & flat hat is such a joy.
But I can't decide which Carnie I like best: late '80s Carnie at the height of WP, or mid '00s Carnie when she appears on Celebrity Fit Club & E!'s 101 Most Outrageous Makeovers. Few things say Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee like being a part of low-brow cable programming....
Posted by: Adam P. Newton | March 21, 2007 7:17 AM
-Matt, there is absolutley no shame in having Jay Z 99 problems on you ipod.
I have lost all my dignity teaching an aerobics class to a women?s group in a small rural town in Costa Rica (part of the volunteer community develpment stuff that comes with the program) and I have no workout music so I resort to the music I have and we do a routine to Jay Z?s "99 problems"
(also there is a lot of Michael Jackson
"Don?t stop till you get enough" and "Wanna be startin somthin? are great to shake your body.)
-There are many Kelly Clarkson closet fans....and I?m kinda one of them.
Posted by: Dan P | March 21, 2007 9:12 AM
dan p, thanks for your re-assurance on my picks. i feel somewhat relieved and supported and that is a good thing for such an eclectic music lover.
now teaching aerobics to a female class in costa rica, THAT sounds like a story and a half!
Posted by: matty mckechnie | March 22, 2007 8:51 PM
my unscientific polling has revealed that 85% of all iPod owners over 35 have at least 1 george micheal song on their machine. many have the entire 'listen without prejudice' album but won't admit it
Posted by: bostrom's ghost | March 23, 2007 11:12 AM
Bostorm's Ghost is right, but I am proud to say that the only song of George Michael's I have is Wake Me Up Before You Go Go from when he was in Wham...wait...I am actually not THAT proud of that. SIGH.
Posted by: Sarne | March 23, 2007 11:08 PM
1. Ya Soshla S Uma (All the Things She Said) - Tatu
I swear it's better in Russian.
2. Forgotten - Avril Lavigne & Addicted - Kelly Clarkson
The girls've got pipes.
3. Michael Jackson - Dangerous Album
Complete with VHS of all the videos (which STILL blow my mind.)
4. Right for Me - Justin Timberlake
Sigh.
5. ABBA - Gold & More Gold
Maybe its a Swedish thing.
6. I Will Follow Him - Sister Act Soundtrack
Yeah, that's right. Nuns in a choir.
7. Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill album (original release)
How ironic.
8. Jane Eyre - Broadway musical soundtrack
I always add jazz hands in my mind, which is ridiculous.
9. Jigga Jigga - Scooter
Please, go find this song. Right now.
10. Pocket Calculator - Kraftwerk
By pressing on the special key it plays a little melody.
Posted by: Sara Johansson | March 25, 2007 5:04 PM
Wha'? No Steely Dan?
Posted by: Stephanie | April 3, 2007 6:29 AM
Loverboy and Honeymoon Suite? :)
Got to love a little Canadian content!
Posted by: wilsonian | April 7, 2007 7:39 PM