1. Dumb by Nirvana (from In Utero). I actually really like this song. The think I love the most about songs Kurt Cobain wrote is just the lyrics. He always sounds like he doesn't care about what he's singing about (especially in this song) but when you listen to the lyrics you can really tell he DOES. This is one of those songs he worte that confuses you no matter how many times you listen to it. It's one of those songs you wish he was still alive so he could explain everything about it.
2. Honkey Cat by Elton John. I love this song! I actually love every song by the amazing Elton John, but who doesn't? One of the things I love about Elton John is the fact that not a single one of his songs sounds like another one. Not like Kiss or many other bands where you know it's them because it sounds like another song by them. I love how he has so many different instruments in each song. This song sounds like it has one of those Chinese or Japanese instruments (I wish I knew what those were called...) It always makes me picture some of those pretty Asian pictures with all the flowers and the fascinating calligraphy (I think that's how it's spelled...) I think this song in general is just really neat and different. Not like a lot of the other songs then OR now. I know I haven't heard a song quite like this!
3. Yellow Submarine by The Beatles. I actaully used to hate this song! And I don't know what changed for me, but I love it now! I mean, yeah it's super repeatitive and annoying, but who doesn't love singing along to this song? I actaully used to listen to a different version of this song when I was little (on one of those children cds) and me and my mom would listen to them on car rides to Omaha or Sigourney and sing along. She actaully made up her own lyrics and sang "Purple Windabego."
4. Blue Jean by David Bowie. Not one of my favorite songs by David Bowe, but definitely not his worst. This song has actually grown on me quite a bit since I first heard it. I actually don't quite know what to write about it, because I haven't listened to it a lot, but jsut listening to it now, I realize how much more I like it now then I used to! I love the background music, with the brass and saxaphones. This song sounds like a cross between Pink Floyd and Elton John. That's probably why I like it so much!
5. Dixieland Delight by Alabama. I LOVE this song! It's one of those songs that make me think of summer in a pickup truck driving down a gravel road with the wind blowing wearing a tank top and shorts in the 90 degree weather in Sigourney, Iowa. One of my favorite things ever! This song is like the definition of summer for me. Relaxing, without a care in the world, just happy because it's beautiful outside and you feel so close to nature. I listen to this song and I immeditaley relax. No matter how bad of a mood I'm in, if this song pops up on my iPod, I'm automatically a little happier, if not comepletely better. It makes me think of so many good memories. I just love it!
6. Fur Elise by Beethoven. Here's the definition of a "classic." I actually know how to play this song on piano. I used to take piano lessons, and played this for a recital (and kicked butt!) Here's some triva for you: Did you know Beethoven wrote this song FOR ELISE, his piano student who was having problems playing octives (much like I did, hence why I learned it). Many people think that Beethoven loved Elise and that was the reason behind why he wrote it, but really, she just had issues reaching octives with her hands. And this song really focuses on that!
7. Patience by Guns N' Roses. I actually like this song a ton from the first time I heard it. Like "Dixieland Delight" it's one of those summery songs that make you picture the countryside. I love how his voice sounds in this song. Very calm. A song you could fall asleep to. You can hear that this song means a lot more to him then a lot of their other songs. You can tell he cares a lot about the person the song is for. He tells her that she just needs patience until they can be together. This (like "Blue Jean") is one of those songs you hear it the first time and you're like, "well that was alright" but the more you listen to it, the more connections you can make with your life, and the more it means to you personally. It's one of those songs that's powerful in it's calming way, like your heart tries to keep tempo with the beat. That's what my heart is doing right now! It almost feels like half adrenelne, half anxiety attack, but it's a good feeling. I love the guitar part towards the end, it's quiet and soft so you have to listen for it, but it's really cool!
8. In a Second by Aly and A.J. I love this whole cd by them! I love how they sound together. I think it's because they're sisters, but they are MENT to sing together. Their voices sound perfect together. I love how they write all their own songs too. For as young as they were when this cd came out, they sing about very cool things that anyone can realte to. I don't know what to write about this song! It's just perfect. I have two of their music videos on my iPod (downloaded by my sister?) and I picture them just singing together. I love their harmonies and the pictures their songs paint in my head. I think they're one of my favorite artists.
9. Viva la Vida by Coldplay. This is another one of those songs that does weird things to your body. I love the whole orchestra in the background and how his voice sounds. This is probably my favorite song by Coldplay, just because it's amazing! If I could dance to any song, I would definitely pick this song. It's one of those songs that you just can't sit and listen to. It makes you want to move and do something important or see something beautiful, like go to Europe and see the beautiful castles and landscapes or swim in the ocean with the tropical fish. It's one of those songs where if you were one of those places and you were in a movie, this would be the song playing in the background. It's awesome! I really love this song, like you don't even understand! I wish I knew the meaning behind the lyrics though, they're kind of confusing, like you should figure it out yourself.
10. Natural Thing by UFO. Here's a band you've never heard of. One of my new favorites. I love the lead singer's voice. And I love the chorus of this song! My favorite thing about this band is the piano that's always playing in their songs. Honestly, that just makes their songs. Not to mention they have one of the best guitarists I've ever heard! (Chrous plays again! I love it!) And seriously, the piano is my favorite! And then there's this awesome guitar solo that ROCKS! Like he goes: "Here's what I can do. Awesome right? Now I'm done. See ya later. I rock." It rocks my world.
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