There are mostly oldies on this week’s playlist. All of these songs have been out for at least a year… but most of them have been out for at least a decade. This week’s playlist is dedicated to songs that stand the test of time.
- Miguel, Sure Thing –
Lyrically a brilliant song performed by a serious (modern) crooner. This song makes you wanna have someone to feel this way about. I love songs that hit raw emotion on the head
- Alanis Morisette, You Oughta Know –
Fully had ‘Jagged Little Thrill’ on a clear cassette tape. Alanis was synonymous with Destiny Child as a teen (and actually pre-dates them to be honest) in terms of music I couldn’t live without. And I find it quite hilarious that Bey covered this very song on her last tour. Classic line ‘Does she know how you told me you hold me until you die… But you’re still alive’ That’s true life right there. This song still gives me chills.
- Brandy, Angel In Disguise –
I shouldn’t have to write a word about this song… The ‘Never Say Never’ album was another album that I played out until it was too scratched to play in the boombox. I remember creating my own choreography to this song in high school. And Rodney Jerkins was the genius behind this album. Some of the best production and vocal performances come from these two – TOGETHER!
- Radiohead, Paranod Android –
How can you NOT love Thom Yorke’s voice… not to mention the haunting melody of this song… “What’s there?” Brilliant. And of course the rock break down. This song gets me going in the middle of my workout when I need to zone out. Actually, I can listen to the entire OK Computer album working out. It just takes my mind to whole other place
- Stevie Ray Vaughan, Little Wing -
I always loved John Mayer but I didn’t full understand his brilliance until I heard Stevie Ray Vaughan. I recently downloaded a ‘greatest’ compilation album, put it on during one of my long international flights and actually woke up when ‘Little Wing’ was playing. While Stevie Ray Vaughan’s voice is part of what makes him legendary, of course, his guitar playing makes him an icon. This video features two Hendrix covers and Little Wing. Even if you’re not into rock or guitar, you’ll absolutely love this.
- Florence + The Machine, The Drumming Song –
Florence is just a beast and this song just feels sooo good. I love percussion, so I love putting this on loud in my headphones. Also, Flo is hot in this video! Working it out in her ‘Single Ladies’ onesie.
- Corneille, Seul Au Monde -
I love good R&B in any language and Corneille is my French fix. A refugeed orphan from Rwanda, his voice has that bluesy tenor while still bouncing through melodies to make even the saddest lyrics seem lighter. Translated this song is, Alone in the World. Doesn’t sound like it, right?
- OneRepublic, Everybody Loves Me –
One of my favorite bands and one of my favorite songwriters (Ryan Tedder) brings this anthemic-sounding uplifting groove. My favorite part is the descending guitar line at the end of the choruses. Talk about a head bob. I think this album was heavily slept. What I love the most is I can here Caleb of Kings of Leon singing the hell out of this song… Anyone smell a remake?
