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In Our World of Plenty

Do They Know It's Christmas? B/w Feed the World

Despite the fact that it's filled with harsh, insensitive lyrics, this remains in my top 5 favorite Christmas songs of all-time.  Here are some highlights:

1. And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom--well tonight thank God it's there instead of you. 
2. And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time. 
3. Where nothing ever grows. No rain or river flows.
4. Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
5. Feed the world--let them know it's Christmas time.

I'm not sure if they knew too much about Kwanzaa back then or even Africa's climate.  As harsh as this song sounds, the the star-studded group of Band Aid musicians meant well.  They were trying to raise awareness to help people and their mission was accomplished. Anyone who says they don't like this tune is a liar.  It's phenomenal and will kick the sh*t out of "We Are the World" any day of the week.

Happy holidays!!!

You're the One That I Want

Grease (Original 1978 Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Olivia Newton-John

I better shape up...

Victims

Last night I was lucky enough to be able to catch The Killers at the Warfield.  I've always liked their music but never considered them to be a band that I love. Seeing groups live can change that in a heartbeat.  How would the lead singer from the Neon Trees describe last night's show?

"Fantastic!" 

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I don't mind if you don't mind, 'cause I don't shine if you don't shine. Before you go, can you read my mind?

Sam's Town

The Killers

No Reason

This is a rare post.  I don't necessarily feel a personal connection to this song at the moment.  As you know, most songs on this blog convey feelings and emotions I have at that exact time in my life. I'm throwing "Bruises" on here just because I like it. =)

Does You Inspire You

Chairlift

Ready or Not

The Score

The Fugees (Refugee Camp)

...here I come."

And I'm so FOCUSED!

No One Like You

Blackout

Scorpions

...I can't wait for the nights with you. Just imagine the things we do. I just wanna be loved by you.

Sweetest Girl

Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant

Wyclef Jean

She used to be the sweetest girl ever (forever), now she like sour Amaretto...

How Will I Know?

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

I don't even know if she even reads this, but I want to dedicate this to one of my best friends in the world (you're awesome, NM). I've always loved this song but after she sang it at a karaoke night, she made me like it even more. Friends FOREVER...I hope =).

Free Fallin'

Full Moon Fever

Tom Petty

I really need to get away right now. LA, here I come...

Just to See Her

One Heartbeat

Smokey Robinson

Check out the guns on Smokey!  This song totally reminds me of my childhood. Contrary to popular belief, I wasn't trying to romance women at age 6.  Songs like "Just to See Her" were just all over the radio airwaves back then (thank you, K101).  As corny as many of you think this song is, I feel it's really sweet.  I would put this song on a mix-tape any day to win a girl's heart.