1. Lights- Ellie Goulding
It's upbeat, catchy, and she's adorable.
2. What You Doing This For?- Florrie
Her voice is soothing and she's got great style.
3. Eleanor Rigby-The Beatles
Um, it's just cool.
4. Benny and The Jets- Elton John
A)I have a dance that goes to this no one has ever seen (except my sisters) and B)Who doesn't love "electric boobs and a mohair suit"? ;)
5. Soldier of Love- Sade
Hell, you ought to have every single song she does in your library. This one
is just flirtatious.
6. The theme from Shaft- Isaac Hayes
When you're nervous about and upcoming mtg/interview/presentation- turn this
up loud and get your adrenaline and mojo pumping. Works every time.
7. King of Pain-The Alanis Morisette version
So. Good. Sting would be so proud.
8. The Cave- Mumford and Sons
WHY are you not listening to them? I LOVE THEM. LOVE.
9. Pumped Up Kicks- Foster the People
It's catchy, kicky, and albeit disturbing- I still love it.
10. Ms. Jackson- Outkast
You'll sing the chorus out randomly. It's fun... I AM FORRR REEEEEEAL
11. Hotel California-The Eagles
The drum intro...guitar...Don Henley...haunting and delicious
12. Gypsy- Fleetwood Mac
I love any Fleetwood Mac. This song is awesome.
13. Barracuda-Heart
Great air guitar song
14. Heads Will Roll- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Kicky.
15. Why Don't You Love Me?- Beyonce
The video makes me love this song even more.
16. Saturday in the Park- Chicago
It makes me think of summer picnics.
17. In Your Eyes- Peter Gabriel
It's *THE* song for a lot of couples (Us in particular) and it's beautiful.
18. Paradise City- Guns 'n Roses
The open the windows, turn it all the way up, and sing at the top of your
lungs song.
19. Let's Stay Together- Al Green
It reminds me of Pulp Fiction and it's a mean, mean song.
20. Free Fallin'- Tom Petty
LOVE.
21. Young Blood- The Naked and Famous
Groovy.
22. Shiny, Happy, People- R.E.M.
It will make you want to sing out loud.
23. Take on Me- Aha
Friday feel-good-song.
24. Got to Give it Up- Marvin Gaye
Soul.
25. Just Like Heaven- Katie Melua
Dreamy.
26. Don't You (Forget About Me)-Simple Minds
Because you listen to it as you're leaving work and do that slow motion/pause fist pump in the air a'la Judd Nelson in Breakfast Club.
27. Hey Jude!- The Beatles
Aw crap, just put everything they own. Butcha better put this one on
repeat. It's singable.
28. Possession- Sarah McLachlan
Stalker-y but in a loving way.
29. Rollin' in the Deep- Adele
You can listen to it over and over again and not get tired of it.
30. More Than a Feeling- Boston
Good song and great for an air band.
31. Walk This Way- Run DMC/Aerosmith
I want to dance when I hear this song...every time.
32. 1979- Smashing Pumpkins
Who doesn't love Billy Corgan?
33. Red House- Jimi Hendrix
Turn it up, windows open, and just let it soothe you. Great song to cook
by.
34. Dream On- Aerosmith
Good karaoke.
35. With or Without You- U2
A delicious love song.
36. Hurt- Johnny Cash
Total bad A55. (yeah A-fifty-five-think about it)
37. Kashmir- Led Zepplin
38. Better Man- Pearl Jam
39. Stellar- Incubus
40. Got You (Where I Want You)-The Flys
41. It's Over Now- Neve
42. Best I Ever Had- Gary Allan
43. Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen
Who doesn't re-enact the scene from Wayne's World listening to this?
44. Smells Like Teen Spirit- Nirvana
Reminds me of freshman year. Delish.
45. Three Little Birds- Bob Marley
Reminds me to relax and let the hard stuff go.
46. Dancing in the Dark- Bruce Springsteen
If you don't add this one, add the next one.
47. I'm On Fire- Bruce Springsteen
80's all the way but it's good stuff.
48. Paul Revere- Beastie Boys
It may not be your cup of tea but it's great to work out to
49. Everybody Wants to Rule the World- Tears for Fears
Cause we do!
50. Don't Stop Believin'- Journey
Aaaaargh! Good stuff!
51. Wonderwall-Oasis
52. You're So Vain- Carly Simon
I still want to know who this song is about.
53. Your Song- Elton John
It's such a mom and baby song.
54. Maybe I'm Amazed- Wings (Paul McCartney)
55. Every Breath You Take- The Police
Beautiful and stalker-y
56. Show Me What You Got- Jay-Z
57. Blue Orchid- The White Stripes
58. Livin' on a Prayer- Bon Jovi
59. Crash Into Me- Dave Matthews Band
60. Family Affair- Mary J. Blige
61. Rio- Duran Duran
62. Wake Up- Arcade Fire
63. When You Say Nothing At All- Allison Kraus
64. Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett
65. Knee Deep- Zac Brown Band/Jimmy Buffett
Total summer song. LOVE.
66. When I Get Where I'm Going- Brad Paisley/Dolly Parton
It'll make you cry...but in a good way.
67. She's Everything- Brad Paisley
B likes this song.
68. Ready to Start- Arcade Fire
69. Want To- Sugarland
See? I can appreciate some country music.
70. Raise Your Glass- Pink
Why not?
71. Little Lion Man- Mumford and Sons
See Above reason
72. The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie- RHCP
73. Dog Days Are Over- Florence and the Machine
74. Uprising- Muse
75. Everlong- Foo Fighters
76. Howlin' For You- Black Keys
77. Hell on Heels- Pistol Annies
78. Moves Like Jagger- Maroon 5
Dancey and just good mojo.
79. Shook Me All Night Long- AC/DC
Fun song.
80. Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd
How can you live in the south and NOT love this song?
81. Beautiful Boy-John Lennon
Sigh. It's perfect in every way.
82. Tiny Dancer-Elton John
Blue jean baby, L.A. Lady...seamstress for the band...HOLD ME CLOSER TONY DAAANZAAA
83. Lose Yourself- Eminem
84. Fields of Gold- Sting
And many others...but this one is a must
85. Let's Go Crazy- Prince
86. The Way You Look Tonight- Frank Sinatra
87. Ain't That a Kick in the Head- Dean Martin
Makes me want some Italian food and a martini
88. Sweet Child O' Mine- Guns 'n Roses
Rock out!
89. Thriller- Michael Jackson
Cause how else will you perfect the routine?
90. Ain't Nothin Like the Real Thing- Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell
91. September- Earth, Wind, and Fire
92. Better Get to Livin'- Dolly Parton
Uh...cause she's the bomb!
93. A Little Less Conversation-Elvis VS JXL
94. Scar Tissue- RHCP
It's just a great song.
95. Buddy Holly-Weezer
96. This Woman's Work- Maxwell (or go with the Kate Bush version)
Haunting and beautiful and you should own it.
97. Fade Into You- Mazzy Star
98. Today- Joshua Radin
It's one of those songs that should be "our song!"
99. Valerie- Amy Winehouse
Love this song!
100. Edge of Seventeen- Stevie Nicks
This would be the first song I'd sing in a karaoke contest. No doubt.
101. Pour Some Sugar on Me- Def Leppard
102. Little Bit- Lykke Li
Sigh and swoon.
I would love to list about a billion songs I think everyone should own but I will spare you. My kids love, and I mean LOVE, music. While I monitor what they listen to, I love that they enjoy and can appreciate music from all genres. Enjoy!
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