I had a tradition on my first blog, What We Covet, of starting each new
year off with a playlist of music I intend to take with me throughout
the year. As with the previous lists, the songs were culled from my
current collection. Most aren't recent, but
they certainly sound good to me, and that's really the goal of any
playlist I ever make. They come to you in no particular order. I hope
you'll check them out, if you're not already familiar with them. Enjoy!
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2017 was shitty, y'all. I mean really, truly awful. In the interest of never having another year like that, let us proceed with fun, happy music!
1) "Barbara Ann," The Beach Boys
While I fully recognize that this song was specifically engineered to find the right balance between talent and fun, I don't care: it makes me really happy that it sounds like a jam session at some beach party, with the background noise and ashtray improvisation and everything else. Listen to it and you'll know why people think Brian Wilson is a genius.
2) "Just Dance," Lady Gaga
I'm gonna go ahead and tell you right now that I have scream-sung these lyrics into a phone in the past. Was I under the influence? I decline to say. Was it a good night? It certainly was.
3) "Happy," Pharrell Williams
This song is literally called "Happy." No way was I going to leave it off the list.
4) "Can't Stop the Feeling," Justin Timberlake
Is this song cheesy? I honestly can't decide. But even if it is, it makes me want to dance, and I think it's pretty uplifting, as well.
5) "The Way You Make Me Feel," Michael Jackson
Justin Timberlake's musical godfather Michael Jackson was, in my opinion, at his very best when he was protesting, such as in "They Don't Really Care About Us" or "Scream." But neither of those songs is cheerful at all. You know which of his tracks makes me smile the most? This one.
6) "Holiday," Madonna
Speaking of superstars from the '80s, here's Madonna imploring us all to take "some time to celebrate." With the new year here, why not take her advice?
7) "For Once In My Life," Stevie Wonder
Is it just me, or does Stevie Wonder always sound a little bit elated, even when he's singing sad-ish songs? I suppose the question is moot, as he's singing a genuinely happy song here.
8) "Cheap Thrills," Sia
There's something great about songs that declare, "I need you and that's it," as long as they don't have a creepy tinge to them. Sia only wants to be on the dance floor; it's her happy place. Let the lady hit her groove.
9) "Your Love Is My Drug," Kesha
Let me first say that I am so glad Kesha is back after all the upheaval and drama she experienced for a few years there. It's not that I miss glitter-bomb Kesha; it's more that I look forward to hearing her sound as excited about life as she does on this track.
10) "Like a Feather," Nikka Costa
It is absolutely criminal that Nikka Costa is not more famous than she is. This song alone should have done it: an anthem about letting go and relaxing for once--something I need to learn to do.
-Cate-
1) "Barbara Ann," The Beach Boys
While I fully recognize that this song was specifically engineered to find the right balance between talent and fun, I don't care: it makes me really happy that it sounds like a jam session at some beach party, with the background noise and ashtray improvisation and everything else. Listen to it and you'll know why people think Brian Wilson is a genius.
2) "Just Dance," Lady Gaga
I'm gonna go ahead and tell you right now that I have scream-sung these lyrics into a phone in the past. Was I under the influence? I decline to say. Was it a good night? It certainly was.
3) "Happy," Pharrell Williams
This song is literally called "Happy." No way was I going to leave it off the list.
4) "Can't Stop the Feeling," Justin Timberlake
Is this song cheesy? I honestly can't decide. But even if it is, it makes me want to dance, and I think it's pretty uplifting, as well.
5) "The Way You Make Me Feel," Michael Jackson
Justin Timberlake's musical godfather Michael Jackson was, in my opinion, at his very best when he was protesting, such as in "They Don't Really Care About Us" or "Scream." But neither of those songs is cheerful at all. You know which of his tracks makes me smile the most? This one.
6) "Holiday," Madonna
Speaking of superstars from the '80s, here's Madonna imploring us all to take "some time to celebrate." With the new year here, why not take her advice?
7) "For Once In My Life," Stevie Wonder
Is it just me, or does Stevie Wonder always sound a little bit elated, even when he's singing sad-ish songs? I suppose the question is moot, as he's singing a genuinely happy song here.
8) "Cheap Thrills," Sia
There's something great about songs that declare, "I need you and that's it," as long as they don't have a creepy tinge to them. Sia only wants to be on the dance floor; it's her happy place. Let the lady hit her groove.
9) "Your Love Is My Drug," Kesha
Let me first say that I am so glad Kesha is back after all the upheaval and drama she experienced for a few years there. It's not that I miss glitter-bomb Kesha; it's more that I look forward to hearing her sound as excited about life as she does on this track.
10) "Like a Feather," Nikka Costa
It is absolutely criminal that Nikka Costa is not more famous than she is. This song alone should have done it: an anthem about letting go and relaxing for once--something I need to learn to do.
-Cate-
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