Saturday, April 30, 2011

Day 19 A song from your favourite album.

Another category that could be filled by so many choices.
I chose this because this band really haven't had the recognition in the UK they deserve.
Psychedelic Furs - The Ghost In You from the album Mirror Moves

Day 18 A song that you wish you heard on the radio.

I can't believe these guys haven't had more success. I love their music and this song is just beautiful.
Ben's Brother - God by another name. Please excuse the video, it's the only copy I could find.

A feel good song

So today I was listening to music as I usually do, songs played randomly by itunes I think it was this time and this number came up. I thought, "I haven't heard this in a while, oh I love this song". So that's what this blog is all about. A song that strikes me on each day as either a great new tune, a fantastic oldie or just "that sums it up" whatever it is that day.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Day 17 A song that you hear often on the radio.

This song seems to be on every time I turn the radio on these days.
Sick Puppies - Maybe

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Day 16 a song that you used to love but now hate.

As a teenager I had a thing for Carol Decker and so listened to this song time and time again. Oh, the folly of youth!
T'pau - China in your hand.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Day 15 a song that describes you.

This song doesn't so much describe me as describe how I spend my working days.
Stornoway - We are the battery humans.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Day 14 a song that no-one would expect you to like.

If you know my general dislike of anything pop idol or x-factor it may surprise you to hear I like this song from an early contestant.
Darius - Colourblind

Monday, April 25, 2011

Day 13 A song that is a guilty pleasure.

As bad and corny as they were I still can't help liking this song, it evokes sentimental memories of Carole and I as a young couple. Right Said Fred - Deeply dippy.

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Day 12 A song from a band you hate.

This song from this group of aging rockers proves that before they sold their soul to commercialism they were able to write creative original music. You'd never know it now! Status Quo - Pictures of matchstick men

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Day 11 a song from your favorite band.

Another category which took a lot of deliberation. I don't have a particular favorite but this is 1 of several. I would love to see them live.
Ocean Colour Scene - The Circle

Friday, April 22, 2011

Day 10 a song that makes you fall asleep.

Music doesn't have that affect on me so I've chosen one I can chill to.
Moby - Porcelain.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Day 9 A song you can dance to.

This is another song by The Cure which I can't help tapping my feet and sometimes dancing to in a "Rock City" manner.
Why can't I be you?

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Day 8 A song that you know all the words to.

This song always makes my top 5 and almost made the top slot for this challenge. Del Amitri - Nothing ever happens. That's life...oh, and I know all the words.
More lip synicing on this video, wasn't TOTP great?

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Day 7 A song that reminds you of a certain event.

A bit predictable perhaps but the event I am choosing to remember is my wedding. This was the song Carole and I walked back down the aisle to after the ceremony.
Marc Cohn - True Companion.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Day 6 A song that reminds you of somewhere.

This song reminds me of nights out in Peterborough with my brother, Jason. We always listened to this song while getting ready to go out drinking in bars like Rumpoles and Joes Garage before hitting Shanghai Sams for a late night boogie etc.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Day 5 A song that reminds you of someone.

This song always reminds me of my Dad (Ray).
The Hoosiers - Worried about Ray. 

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Day 4 A song that makes you sad.

The lyrical content and Tracy Chapman's voice make this a capella song one of the most emotional I know.
Tracy Chapman - Behind the wall.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Day 3 A song that makes you happy.

This song gets me every time. I can't help singing along and often dancing in my "Rock City" manner. One of the best bands of all time The Cure with In Between Days. Classic!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Day 2 My least favourite song

If you've not heard me say it before, I hate singers who warble! The likes of Whitless Houston, MyIdon't Carey and Sealion Dion. Learn to hold a note for Pete's sake! This song makes my least favourite because the British public in their infinite wisdom decided to keep it in the charts for soooooo long, forcing me to hear it far too often!
Sealion with My heart will go on.
As I wouldn't want to include my least favourite song here I have added a link to something far more interesting. Gerald the gorilla on Not the nine o'clock news.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011