Friday, May 24, 2013

Spring is in the air...

These songs make me SMILE and feel all kinds of "stuff"...lol
I hope these songs make you feel as good as they make me feel.
the summer is almost here...what will you be listening to?

Mariah Carey - #Beautiful ft. Miguel

Michael Franti - I'm Alive

Bruno Mars- Treasure

Bernhoft - C'mon Talk

Alexandra Stan - Lemonade

PJ Morton feat. Stevie Wonder - Only One

Anthony Hamilton - Best Of Me


Erykah Badu feat. Common - Love Of My Life

This makes me want to dance and sing...what does it make you want to do?
Quadron - Hey Love

Jill Scott - Blessed

Great lyrics...amazing voices - I LOVE this song for more than one reason.
Daley - Alone Together ft. Marsha Ambrosius

Gregory Porter - I fall in Love too Easily

Marry You - Bruno Mars Lyrics

I dedicate this next song to Ricky...It makes me smile everytime I hear it. If I was to write a song, it would sound something like this:
Perfect Two – by Auburn

Lianne La Havas - "Elusive"

The Notorious B.I.G. - One More Chance (Woody Remix) 

Exile - Your Summer Song (remix feat. J. Mitchell)

Blu - My Sunshine (feat. Nia Andrews)

OK - Yes the below song, is the same, but the performer is not...I really like both covers...I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Bilal - Is This Love

Mara Hruby - Is This Love


Great - song...very motivating:
Drake - Started From The Bottom (Lyrics)

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Moving Forward

With deadlines looming at work…sometimes – I need to focus, so that’s when I put on music that keeps me energized and moving forward. So here are some of my favorites that do just that. I wish I had sometime more clever to say...but I have to hit these deadline...enjoy!

Mum - We Have A Map of the Piano
Moondog - Lament I, "Bird's Lament"

 Rob Dougan - Nothing At All (instrumental)

Thunderball - Solar
Gramatik - Skylight (new album)
GOTAN PROJECT – EPOCA
Beats Antique  - Beauty Beats

With my marathon only days away – I thought I’d share some songs that seriously keep me moving forward. Music is my BFF when I’m out for a run…and with 26.2 miles ahead of me – I will need all the support I can get.

         Nicky Romero & NERVO - Like Home (Official Music Video)


Alesso & Dirty South - City Of Dreams (Original Mix)



Sean Finn feat. Dacia Bridges - Stronger (Original Mix)


Nicky-Romero feat. ZROQ - WTF?!

  

Monday, February 18, 2013

Listen to the words

Who doesn't love the Blues...I do. He is talking about what makes him happy. The song makes ya want to snap your fingers and just sway. Love it!!! 
B.B. King - Lucille

Nina and Etta - come on now...need I say more.

Nina Simone- I Put Spell On You
Etta James - I Just Want To Make Love To You

You may not like Lady Gaga, but you will love her with Tony.
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - The Lady Is A Tramp

Too new songs that I came across within the last month. I really like what is being said! Listen to the words and I think you will like them too.

Anthony Hamilton - Cool

Emeli Sandé - River [Lyrics]

 

Running is what also makes me happy…and with the Marathon coming up in less than a month – motivation is what I need. These songs below HELP big time.

Soul Swingers - Brighter Tomorrow

Swedish House Mafia - Don't You Worry Child LYRICS
Calvin Harris - Sweet Nothing ft. Florence Welch
Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Starting to open up a little

Ed Sheeran - Kiss me

christina aguilera - bound to you

IRMA - I KNOW

Emeli Sandé Where I sleep

John Legend - Slow Dance

Christina Perri - Penguin 

Ed Sheeran - Lego House

Parachute - Kiss Me Slowly (w/ Lady Antebellum Intro)

Miguel - Adorn 


This last one just makes me happy and want to dance...so even though it doesn't really go with the rest of the list - too bad, it's my list...LOL (enjoy)
will.i.am - Scream & Shout ft. Britney Spears

Friday, January 4, 2013

Inspired by the new year, fun and love

I picked songs that made me smile...want to dance...love deeper - Happy New Year all! I hope you find what makes you happy today, tomorrow and forever!

Kings of Convenience  - I’d Rather Dance with You


Phillip Phillips - Home


Avicii - Silhouettes

Cimorelli - Believe It

Alicia Keys - Girl On Fire

Emeli Sandé - My Kind of Love

Tamia - Still

Ingrid Michaelson  - You And I

Sara Bareilles - The Light

Christina Aguilera - I Am  

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Musicalology...is that even a word (lol)

OK – I know it's not a word. The correct word is "musicology"...but damn it - it should be. I love musicals. I can’t get enough. In fact, I’m happy they are starting to come back to the big screen. So – this month I have decided to pick some of my all-time favorite songs from musicals. Which was very hard to do – every time I thought “yes, this is the list” I would remember another song I love. I decided on these because not only do I love the words and the performances, but also the addition of some great personal memories helped to narrow down the list.

For example, you may not know this about my brother, but he probably knows every song from My Fair Lady…no, not by choice, but because I was obsessed with it when we were younger. That poor kid had no option, I would plan the movie again, again and again…sorry, Eric but that’s one of the down falls of being the younger brother. You might think he hates me because of this, but in fact he is one of my biggest supporters. He has always encouraged me, though at this time in our lives he encouraged me to sing “far away”. LOL – I love you Eric, You’re the best!

OK – so here’s my list. Let me know your thoughts. What are some of your favorite songs from musicals and why?  


1.       Singing in the Rain - Singing in the Rain

2.       I could have danced all night - My Fair Lady

3.       I feel pretty - Westside Story

4.       Pure Imagination – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

5.       Luck be a Lady – Guys and Dolls

6.       Big Spender – Sweet Charity

7.       Over the Rainbow – Wizard of Oz

8.       Dentist! – Little Shop of Horrors

9.       Tomorrow – Annie

10.   Beautiful Things – Doctor Dolittle (performed by Bobby Darin)

Enjoy!!! Until next time.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

What gets me going!

This month I came up with a theme for my 10 Happy Songs…(drum roll, please)...theme is “motivation”. I broke it up into two parts…5 songs that generally motivate me when working or just helping me get through traffic with a smile. The other 5 help me when I am out training for the marathon…because honestly there are times when I want to stop, but this music just won’t let me.
I know I am lucky, but I don’t live in a musical where I can break out in song and it be ok…but I can break out one of these songs and SING along…which I think you might do as well after listening to them.
1.       Beautiful - by Nneka

2.       I can - by Minnutes

3.       Whole Wide World - by Mindy Gledhill

4.       Upside Down - by Paloma Faith

5.       Beauty in the World - by Macy Gray


Funny thing - I just noticed all of the above songs were done by women…things that make you go - hmmmm
As for my running motivation – I need something with more of a-in-your-face-beat. Something that makes me WANT to more...these 5 really do the trick for me.   
6.       New Day - by Alicia Keys

7.       Breakin’A Sweat - by Skrillex featuring members of The Doors

8.       Goin’ In - by Jennifer Lopez featuring Flo Rida

9.       Anything Could Happen - by Ellie Goulding

10.   Gangnam Style - by PSY

Bonus SongMonster Mash - by Bobby "Boris" Pickett


I had to, it’s October and this songs is not only awesome, but comes with years of happy memories. What is one of you happy Monster Mash memories?


Ok I’m done with October, so – tell me, what songs motivate you? I would love to know…I’m always looking to add motivational songs to my play list. Also – if you have a theme idea, let me know. I’m thinking December might be holiday songs, but first I have to create my November list…help is always welcome. I hope you enjoy my list of 10 Happy Songs!