As I'm getting ready for a weekend in Memphis, I decided to dedicate this weekend posts to the late, great Johnny Cash who as many know got his start in Memphis.
Johnny Cash-Ring of Fire
I love, love, love this song! And I love the scene in "Walk the Line" when June Carter Cash writes the lyrics for it. Such a moving story!
Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around
This song reminds me of the remake of "Dawn of the Dead" which scared the hell out of me.
Johnny Cash-Hurt
I cannot get through this song without crying. It is so haunting as he made this video mere months before he passed. Such an awesome cover to an awesome Nine Inch Nails song.
And indeed it is.. I'm sure many of us Americans are either at a barbecue at the moment or are heading to one (which I will be once my husband is FINALLY ready to go!) hehe.. so in honor of Memorial Day, my songs this week are patriotic or culturally American in some way.
Estelle f/Kanye West- American Boy
They played this a lot in Italy, believe it or not, and this is my husband's ringtone when he calls me :)
Bruce Springsteen- Born in the USA
Mr. Springsteen and I share the same birthday :)
Jay-Z f/Alicia Keys- Empire State of Mind
Some would argue that New York is the best city in the world. Many would argue its the best city in the United States. I would argue that I need to visit SOON!
Hope you all are enjoying the long weekend! Thanks to YouTube for the videos!
Hope everyone had a marvelous weekend. I plan to do an impromptu post of "In the Queue" tomorrow to update you all on what has been keeping me away from you as well as some "Fabulous Buys" I've made recently.
But onto my music picks for the week. I'm basing today's picks on today's weather: rainy and dreary.
Garbage- I'm Only Happy when It Rains
oh, how I love Shirley Manson and her vibrant red hair.
Missy Elliot- I Can't Stand the Rain
We've had weeks and weeks of rain here, people. I'm starting to feel like I live in Seattle or London and I catch myself singing this song in my head anytime I back out of the garage and a raindrop hits my window.
Adele-Set Fire to the Rain
Adele is my favorite new artist right now. Love, love, love her voice!
I hope I don't sound like a broken record, but I apologize for the lack in posting last week. I am battling some kind of stomach issue and between work and life, I've been sleeping a lot more than normal. I also have started graduate school so time is lacking more than I would like. My songs today are based around the Fast & Furious films since we saw the 5th installment "Fast Five" last week.
DJ Shadow f/Mos Def- Six Days Remix
This comes from the 3rd film: Tokyo Drift which is mine and my husband's favorite.
Ludacris-Act a Fool
This is from the 2nd one which is my least favorite of the series, but it featured Ludacris who reappeared in the latest whom I do love <3
Saliva-Superstar
This is from the first one. I think its a good song to get "pumped" up for something, no?
Not so much manic anymore, thank goodness. But I am preparing for the GMAT which I take this Friday since I am going back to school to get my MBA this fall.
Anyways, there's been lots of talk about classic rock this past week between myself, my husband and best friend so my picks this week are some of my favorite classic rock songs.
Led Zeppelin-Whole Lotta Love
I love pretty much anything by Led Zeppelin :)
Fleetwood Mac-Gold Dust Woman
Fleetwood Mac is probably in my top 10 of favorite bands of all time. I adore Stevie Nicks and would love love love to see her or Fleetwood Mac in concert. This song is hippy to the core but so fantastic. I remember being a little girl helping my mom clean the house to the Rumors record and belting out this song at the top of my lungs hehe.
Janis Joplin-Piece of My Heart
I love the gritty rawness to her voice. It gives me chills listening to her. But I understand that her sound is definitely an acquired taste.
Thanks to YouTube for the videos. Hope you all have a good week!!
Hello lovelies! As I embark on this last full week of tax season, I am listening to a lot of pop songs to get me amped up for Vegas. These are a few Top 40 songs at the moment that I can't get out of my head.
Ke$ha-Blow
I lose it every time she says "James Van der Douche"
Katy Perry f/Kanye West-E.T.
I've liked every song she's put out on this album.
Dr. Dre f/Eminem & Skylar Grey- I Need a Doctor
I love any colloboration between Dre and Eminem. They are the ultimate power duo. Skylar's vocals on the chorus are haunting and I enjoy the collage of video flashbacks in the beginning.
Another week.. another manic monday. I am starting to count the minutes until April 15th! We saw Sucker Punch in theatres Saturday and wow.. I am simply amazed. The soundtrack was beyond awesome! So my choices today come from the soundtrack.
Bjork-Army of Me
Ah, Bjork is so crazy. But her songs are so haunting, in a soul searching kind of way.
Emily Browning-Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
I love this song. Its been covered by so many different artists and I love every cover simply because I love the song so much! Emily Browning's voice goes so perfectly with the scene that this song was used for, it gave me chills in the theatre.
Silversun Pickups- Panic Switch
This song isn't actually on the soundtrack, but they used it in the trailers for the movie. Silversun is one of my favorite bands and I saw them in concert a few years back. As I get older, I find myself liking a mellow-er kind of rock and Silversun fills thoes shoes perfectly.
One more month and I will be boarding a jet plane to Sin City! I watched Eat, Pray, Love over the weekend which made me extremely reminiscent of my past travels so all of my choices this week are inspired by foreign music artists. Many of which we were exposed to on our Eurotrip last Fall. Enjoy :)
Art vs. Science- Parlez Vous Francais?
This is sure to get stuck in your head for hours on end! :P
Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP- We No Speak Americano
Again, just another catchy tune. They played this in a lot of the bars and clubs.
Laserkraft 3D- Nein Mann
We heard this on MTV in our hotel room in Prague. It's from a German group. Extremely odd but again pretty infectious.
oh boy! So, as a tax accountant I get my taxes in as soon as I can so I don't have to worry about them any longer than I need to. So I've been patiently awaiting our refund and I finally check the "Where's my Refund?" program on the IRS website today. Apparently there is a 6-8 week delay on my return because they haven't updated their system for repaying homebuyer credits. Grr... so needless to say it has been a Manic Monday! But enough personal stuff. I've been listening to "The Smiths" station on Pandora the past few days and ahhh.. I don't know if I can get any closer to musical nirvana. I really love 80s new wave. So all of my songs today are some fabulous covers of 80s songs. Enjoy!
Lacuna Coil-Enjoy The Silence
Originally by Depeche Mode (whom I absolutely freakin adore!) I think I just lovelovelove this song. It plucks the soul strings for me.. can't really explain it.
Deftones- Please Please Please Let Me Get I Want
Originally by The Smiths. Ahh, I love Chino's voice...
Marilyn Manson-Tainted Love
Originally by Soft Cell. I have to admit, Marilyn Manson awakes the inner freak in me. (Don't be so shocked, you know you have one too!) I'm not a big fan of him personally but he has done some truly amazing covers.
I got some really good personal news this morning regarding my husband so my songs today are pretty happy and/or sassy! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoy the rest of your week!
Britney Spears- Hold It Against Me
The lyrics of this song scarily remind me of the first night I kissed my husband. (Scary in a good way!)
The Pretty Reckless- Make Me Wanna Die
I am a fan of all things Gossip Girl, except Taylor Momsen lol. I think she's a spoiled brat. But I do really enjoy her band's music and I hate to admit it but the girl can sing.
My apologies loves for not posting the past few days. As I am the only contributor to this blog, life does happen and will inevitably get in the way of my posting sometimes. I hope you all understand :)
Without blabbering on, I hope you enjoyed your weekend and don't have a case of the Mondays!
Here are a few songs that have been on my mind today:
Hooverphonic-Eden
So haunting and chilling. Perfect for a rainy day (which it is here in Northern KY today)
Evanescense-Lies
Its definitely the rain. Last FM must sense my gloomy mood today.
They Might Be Giants-Birdhouse in your Soul
Yet, there's always a light at the end of that dark tunnel and today it was They Might Be Giants. Its hard not to nod your head and tap your feet to They Might Be Giants.
Did everyone watch the Grammy's last night? Wow, there were some really great performances and some not so great. My personal favorite of the night was Cee Lo with Gwyneth singing "Forget You". Its hard not to smile during that song! But as I thought of today's music I couldn't help but notice that 3 artists that appeared on the Twilight Saga soundtracks were nominated last night! So for those of you who knock on us Twilight fans, at least we listen to great music! ;) (An additional side note: I adore Florence Welch from Florence & The Machine)
Muse-Supermassive Blackhole
Paramore-Decode
Florence & The Machine- Heavy in Your Arms
Thanks to YouTube for the videos! Hope you are all having a not so Manic Monday since its Valentine's Day! ;)
As I overslept this morning I couldn't help but sing "Just another Manic Monday" in my head as I rushed around the house. Thus the inspiration for another feature. I love music! Love love love music. As I'm sure all of you do. So what better way to share this love then to post videos of the top 3 songs that have been in my head all day, every day for the last week!
Britney Spears-Toxic
Thanks to Glee, I've been listening to Britney for the better part of a week now. And as rocky as the last few years have been for her, I still love her.
Yolanda Be Cool vs D Cup-We No Speak Americano
My husband, my best friend and I went to Europe last Fall and this was playing in every club and bar over there. Its quirky, its infectious.
Soho Dolls-Stripper
I've been crazy about this song ever since Miss Blair stripped her way into Chuck's heart with this song. Wow, that was so long ago on GG. Nonetheless, any time it comes up on my Itunes or Last FM, booty shakin is bound to ensue.
So what songs are causing you to hit repeat this week?
