Day 73 - Butthole Surfers - The Annoying Song

DAY 73
Butthole Surfers –“The Annoying Song”
From Independant Worm Saloon



I am picking The Annoying Song today.

It contains a few of my favorite sound elements. Screaming guitars, fun beats, and WAY fun pitch shifted vocals!!!

This song just kicks ass.

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Day 72 - Concrete Blonde - Walking In London

DAY 72
Concrete Blonde –“Walking In London”
From Walking in London



There are so many of Concrete Blonde’s songs that I love, but I am really feeling this one tonight.

Johnette Napolitano has such a rich and powerful voice. She is so amazing whether she is belting out the vocal or whispering in an almost sinister but romantic undertone.

The lyrical content of the songs Concrete Blonde performs are very unique and intriguing as well. Not your normal radio friendly bunch, but staggeringly talented none the less.

Check out the video to Walking In London here.

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Day 71 - Kenny Chesney - Don't Happen Twice

DAY 71
Kenny Chesney –“Don’t Happen Twice”
From Kenny Chesney Greatest Hits



Yes, there is a little teeny bit of country passion in these bones. I am VERY selective on my country music picks, but this song by Kenny Chesney is definitely one of my all time favs. I heard it on CMT and it hooked me right away.

It is just fun and kicky. I really like the little guitar riffs and the slide on the steel guitar is really cool too.

Another nostalgic song. One that reminds me of the fun in being young and wild. :)
I’d never wanna go back through adolescence, but I enjoy a lot of the memories.

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Day 70 - Goodness - Sincerely Yours

DAY 70
Goodness –“Sincerely Yours”
From Goodness



I fell in love with the band Goodness at an Alanis Morissette concert in 1996

They were opening on the tiny stage at The Gorge in George, Washington. It was a very memorable concert for many reasons, but I remember just being blown away! I truly enjoyed Goodness and the vocal charm and power of Ms. Carrie Akre.

The entire band was extremely talented but Carrie set them on fire! With a style all her own and a stage presence that rivals legends such as Anne Wilson, (who is a Goddess in my opinion.)

I could not find my beloved choice for today “Sincerely Yours”, but here is a link to the song “Wicked Eye” which appears on the same album.

I highly recommend the entire album to any music lover. No music collection is complete without it, it is excellent from front to back!

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Day 69 - Bif Naked - I Died

DAY 69
Bif Naked –“I Died”
From I Bificus



I had to pick a bad ass for # 69 cuz that is such a hot and dirty number. *LOL*

So Bif Naked, I think, is so awesome and a totally hot female. Seriously.

She is fearless, she is covered in tattoos, she has the goth/skater chick/bad ass rocker thing going and she makes it work.

She may not be considered an amazing vocalist by some, but she really does have a very strong, powerful, and unique voice. I have practically worn out my CD copy of this album. I absolutely love it.

The first time I heard this song I thought, “Man, what an awesome song to kick off an album!” I really don’t think she could have opened this album up with a better track.

The lyrics are so seriously cool I just have to post them. They are so different.

Just enough rock and punk to toast my bagel!! :)

2:30 pm, I jumped off the welfare wagon
to meet you for lunch. You sit like a Thai princess:
Cold and captivating. You divulge your latest secret.
(So sinister - I cannot repeat)

From my eyes flows glacier water.
From my soul, sick obscenities.

I died eating french fries
In the restaurant on the corner,
Where you broke me heart.
I cried 'cause I bit my tongue
Knowing the truth would wash over you
Like a rash.

Annihilation of my self-respect and cash flow
Before my eyes - right here in this booth.
Through this blinding hatred I see a lady on my right.
She winked at me and said, "Run for your life!"

From my eyes flows glacier water.
From my soul, sick obscenities.

I died eating french fries
In the restaurant on the corner,
Where you broke me heart.
I cried 'cause I bit my tongue
Knowing the truth would wash over you
Like a rash.

I hereby use my glacier water
To wash away the remorse and the stain.
Behind these eyes I’m my mother's daughter.
Hard, hidden shame:
And you'll never see me again!


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Day 68 - Looking Glass - Brandy

DAY 68
Looking Glass –“Brandy”
From Looking Glass



Brandy is one of my favorite songs to sing to. It is a surprising hefty vocal work out, at least the way I choose to sing it. :)

This was the only hit Looking Glass ever had and was featured on one of only two albums they ever created.

Here is a cool clip of Looking Glass performing Brandy live.


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Day 67 - The Corrs featuring Bono - When The Stars Go Blue

DAY 67
The Corrs featuring Bono– “When The Stars Go Blue”
From Live In Dublin



Though I have mixed feelings about the original song writer, (Ryan Adams, certainly not to be mistaken for BRIAN Adams who bestowed our ears with the likes of “Summer of ’69” and “Everything I Do”), I have no mixed emotions about this version of this song.

This song is magnificent. ESPECIALLY with Bono’s very strong and clear vocals adding support.

It is beautiful and romantic. Though Tim McGraw recently covered this song and obviously has received more air play on the radio with his rendition, there is a certain magic that is added when it is sung between a man and a woman. Maybe it is more relatable, I don’t know exactly.

When I listen to the song not only does the music completely grab my attention but the lyrics make me pause for thought as well… ”Where do you go when you’re lonely, where do you go when you’re blue, where do you go when you’re lonely, I’ll follow you… when the stars go blue…”

Very nice.

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Day 66 - White Zombie - Thunderkiss '65

DAY 66
White Zombie – “Thunder kiss '65”
From La Sexorsisto



I will make this quick...I adore this song.

Hard rock, singing about hot cars, combine that with Rob Zombie on vocals and that is an awesome mix for a perfect rock fav for me!

If you call my cell phone you could hear this song playing in your ear as it is my latest ring back tone. ;)

LOVE IT! **Said in best Rob Zombie vocal** YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Day 65 - The Replacements - Alex Chilton

DAY 65
The Replacements– “Alex Chilton”
From Pleased To Meet Me



This song always gets me going! This is such a feel good song!

It has such high energy that you have to just dance and sing to it. It has that lovable punky pop vibe that I go crazy for!!

The lyrics are so fun! No matter how Paul chose to sing them depending on his mood! *LOL*

You can check out the video on YouTube by clicking here.

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Day 64 - Lenny Kravitz - Black Girl

DAY 64
Lenny Kravitz– “Black Girl”
From Are You Gonna Go My Way



Black Girl by Lenny Kravitz is such a soulful and beautiful song.

This song has such an older style groove to it.

There is one part of the song that Glenn always looks at me because I always have to snap my fingers at that one point in the song. Every time. It is tradition.

The lyrics depict a love song and an appreciation for black women in general.

The way Lenny writes about them is so poetic and dignified. It is really a piece of art and a tribute more than just a song.

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Day 63 - Ellis Paul - Don't Breathe

DAY 63
Ellis Paul – “Don’t Breathe”
From Stories



This is definitely one of my favorite Ellis Paul tracks. It is such an intimate and sweet song.

My favorite lyrics in the song are:


Did I tell you then?
These are moments whole lifetimes are built on.

You're my best friend --
and now we're skin to skin
only sweat runs between us.
Don't breathe out loud...
Don't breathe out loud...
Don't breathe...


It is such a deep and passionate song, one that takes me back… it makes me reflect on my “1st time”, not that that may always be a good memory exactly, but being curious and naive... it reminds me of the innocence of our youth...

Why are we all in such a hurry to grow up?

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Day 62 - Buckcherry - Crazy Bitch

DAY 62
Buckcherry – “Crazy Bitch”
From 15



Crazy Bitch, this is such a great party song. Great to dance to as well.

Sure it is a bit risqué and a bit edgy but it is a fun song.

It rocks but it is not so hard core that you can’t have a good time listening to it either.

This is just a great, solid, rock song. Good stuff.

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Day 61 - The Meat Puppets - Station

DAY 61
The Meat Puppets – “Station”
From Too High To Die



This is a song I used to listen to on a daily basis. I bought this CD rather randomly. I had never heard The Meat Puppets, but I liked the CD cover art. *LOL* I did that a lot as a teenager. I lived in the country and the nearest place that sold CD’s was an hour away, (outside of Rusty’s Records, which was about 20 minutes away, but sadly his shop was not long for our area), so I became a Columbia House and BMG Music addict. I ordered so many of my CD’s through those mail away offers it was ridiculous.

But I discovered a lot of cool music that way.

“Station” was definitely my favorite track off of this album. It is purely silly, and another one of those songs that is perfect because of the imperfections. The arrangement is so creative and totally unique. I had never heard anything like it. I have heard few songs I could even compare it to even now.

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Day 60 - KLF featuring Tammy Wynette - Justified and Ancient

DAY 60
KLF featuring Tammy Wynette – “Justified and Ancient”
From Single release featuring Tammy Wynette, but originally from the album The White Room



A lot of people think I am a freak for loving this song, and they are probably right, but I probably don’t care. *LOL*

I CAN NOT HELP myself; I HAVE to move to this song. Glenn could tell you. Whenever this song comes on I go into instant happy mode and HAVE to dance!

In the car, in the shower, while cooking, it does not matter. I am addicted to this song. I hear that beat kick in and it owns me. Flat out.

I remember when this song was released and it was rather ground breaking at the time for a country artist like Tammy Wynette to collaborate with a hip hop kind of group. I thought that was awesome! (Still do.) I love it when people get outside of “the box” and do things that are unexpected.

Tammy was fearless, may she rest in peace.

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Day 59 - Don McLean - Vincent (Starry Starry Night)

DAY 59
Don McLean – “Vincent (Starry Starry Night”
From American Pie



Back to a more mellow choice today.

I have been in love with this song since I was a young child before I even knew who Vincent Van Gogh was, or really before I knew who Don McLean was.

This song was written in 1971. Don wrote it after reading a book about the life of Vincent Van Gogh. The Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam even played the song daily after the song had been released and a copy of the sheet music, together with a set of Van Gogh's paint brushes, is buried in a time capsule beneath the museum. (According to the official Don McLean website.)

The lyrics to this song are exquisite in every way, and the soft passion that Don sings the words just pierces your heart. I have cried many times when I truly listen to this song because the descriptions just draw you in.

One of the greatest songs of all time written about one of the greatest artists of all time.

This song is so incredibly special and just breath taking through and through.

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Day 58 - Joss Stone - Fell In Love With A Boy

DAY 58
Joss Stone – “Fell In Love With A Boy”
From The Soul Sessions



The first time I heard Joss Stone do this White Stripes cover I almost did not recognize the song. Her version is so soulful and funky. I love the original too, but I really enjoy the spin she puts on it.

She was so young when she recorded this album and the power and range she has vocally are really stunning.

I have this song on a couple of my favorite mix CD's and I sing at the top of my lungs every time. This is a great song to exercise your vocal cords to.

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Day 57 - Electric Light Orchestra - Sweet Talkin' Woman

DAY 57
Electric Light Orchestra – “Sweet Talkin' Woman”
From Out of the Blue



Another oldie but a goodie! ELO! And "Sweet Talkin' Woman" is most assuredly one of my favs.

I am a big time fan of Jeff Lynne. His production style and creativity are seriously unmatched in my opinion. The fact that he has not been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame is a tragedy and a gigantic oversight.

ELO has so many groovable songs. I had a hard time choosing today, and I am sure there will be several more ELO picks as my list grows.

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Day 56 - Boston - Rock & Roll Band

DAY 56
Boston – “Rock & Roll Band”
From Boston



This is my favorite Boston album and "Rock & Roll Band" is just a great song. It grooves, it is fun, and you can dance to it.

Boston is a band that always had a pop edge but enough rock to still be cool.

Real men (& woman) listen to Boston! :)

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Day 55 - Mama Cass (Elliot) - Make Your Own Kind of Music

DAY 55
Mama Cass (Elliot) – “Make Your Own Kind of Music”
From Make Your Own Kind of Music



Mama Cass. What an amazing woman.

Cass is probably one of the most influential ladies in music history, in my opinion. Not only was she more talented than just about any other female singer I can think of, but this lady had confidence, charm, and all the ingredients of a star.

Regardless of any challenges she may have faced with her physical appearance, Mama Cass MADE people listen because she was just THAT talented, she was so damn good people did not care, she had a great voice and she was a great performer.

There are so many of her songs that are my favorites, but this one is definitely my #1. The lyrics are so hopeful for those of us who have dreamed of making it big in “the business. When I hear it I am so inspired to press on and continue to try and live my dreams. I think, “Cass made it, and she is encouraging us all to keep trying even though she has passed away…” Seems silly but it still rings true for me even today.


“Nobody can tell ya
There's only one song worth singing
They may try and sell ya
Cause it hangs them up
To see someone like you

You gotta make your own kind of music
Sing your own special song
Make your own kind music
Even if nobody else sings along”


Those are powerful lyrics. What a gal.


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Day 54 - Sublime - Seed

DAY 54
Sublime– “Seed”
From Sublime



This is probably my personal favorite song by Sublime. "Seed" is just so energetic and fun!

There is that familiar main staple of a reggae undertone with just a touch of punk. This is a song I HAVE to dance around to whenever it comes on.

Sure, it is a tiny bit graphic, but I am all about allowing the artist full creative freedom. And it works for this song in a big way.

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