In the spirit of Christmas, today's post is dedicated to ALL Christmas songs.
From Elton to The chipmunks - original
I've recently not been feeling the Christmas spirit all that much but TODAY I AM.
I guess it's because I started the day with my (immature) mother diving onto my bed and waking my step sister and myself UP singing HO HO HO Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
Santa's been.
Sadly now Santa has been and gone and the day is coming to an end and I would love today's Christmas to last forever.
In the fantastic words of Wizzard. ( Potentially my fav xmas song but as you know from previous posts, it's a tough one to call.) I wish it could be Christmas EVERYDAYYYYY!
Despite not having my young cousins around to make it feel more Christmassy (because lets face it, it's always better with Kids around) It has been a cracking day and all my family have got on. SHOCK!!!!
The joyful time of year has brought us all together.
Chocolate for breaky, Xmas feast then choccy for TEA. What is there to complain about, Yes I'm exhausted but it is so worth it.
Now to the pub!!!
But the spirit of Christmas is not yet over, the next few weeks will consist of re-discovering gifts from today and SALES :) shopping shopping shopping, my MOST favourite thing to do.
And with that, I leave you with this delightful Coldplay - Christmas lights song.
Merry Christmas everyone, enjoy your big bellies, spending and pressies.!!
New year next :)
Mr. Brightside
I love the Killers, I'd definitely call my self quite a big fan. I have about fifty Killers songs clogging up my ITunes and always welcome their songs on shuffle.
So it's a new day and I'm still miserable. I just don't feel at home, at home any more if that makes any sense. It's just boring. Everyone is different, friends, family etc... I've definitely put Pontefract behind me now. I hate Stoke but I love it and I miss my independence and housemates.
Nevertheless, I have Mr. Brightside in my head today, a song that keeps me cheery. I'm excited to write about it actually because technically, whether you think it or not it is one of the BIGGEST tunes of the 21st Century. That's not just my opinion either.
This song just takes me back to great nights out. You can guarantee that you will hear this song at some point on your night out. It is an old classic which will never get old.
The second it comes on you can just see everyone brighten up and start jumping up and down.
Especially in the club in my home town, BIG FELLAS. There are no words to describe Big Fella's all I can say is it's an experience everyone needs to have and unless you experience it yourself, you cannot be told.
This is always the last song they play as everyone is leaving. (Unless your in the room upstairs, then it's the Postman Pat theme tune.)
I couldn't help myself I had to pop it in. Don't ask me why they play it. It takes me back to my childhood when things were simple. Those were the days <3
Anyway, getting back on track. This song was the first song ever written By Brandon Flowers and David Keuning. It was on their Debut album Hot fuss which was released in 2004 although the song was originally made in 2001.
This song has pretty much always been on my playlist. Considering I was about 13 when the song was released this sounds about right. The Killers Album was one of the first I bought myself.
They are getting back together in May 2011 so I'm going to make it my mission to see them, I can almost guarantee they will play Mr.Brightside, they always have.
Did you know:
So it's a new day and I'm still miserable. I just don't feel at home, at home any more if that makes any sense. It's just boring. Everyone is different, friends, family etc... I've definitely put Pontefract behind me now. I hate Stoke but I love it and I miss my independence and housemates.
Nevertheless, I have Mr. Brightside in my head today, a song that keeps me cheery. I'm excited to write about it actually because technically, whether you think it or not it is one of the BIGGEST tunes of the 21st Century. That's not just my opinion either.
- UK radio stations Absolute radio and XFM named it "song of the decade".
- It was also revealed in April 2010 by Last.Fm that it was the most listened to track since the launch of online music services.
- It has also been voted number 9 in the greatest guitar riffs of the 21st century by Total Guitar Magazine.
This song just takes me back to great nights out. You can guarantee that you will hear this song at some point on your night out. It is an old classic which will never get old.
The second it comes on you can just see everyone brighten up and start jumping up and down.
Especially in the club in my home town, BIG FELLAS. There are no words to describe Big Fella's all I can say is it's an experience everyone needs to have and unless you experience it yourself, you cannot be told.
This is always the last song they play as everyone is leaving. (Unless your in the room upstairs, then it's the Postman Pat theme tune.)
I couldn't help myself I had to pop it in. Don't ask me why they play it. It takes me back to my childhood when things were simple. Those were the days <3
Anyway, getting back on track. This song was the first song ever written By Brandon Flowers and David Keuning. It was on their Debut album Hot fuss which was released in 2004 although the song was originally made in 2001.
This song has pretty much always been on my playlist. Considering I was about 13 when the song was released this sounds about right. The Killers Album was one of the first I bought myself.
They are getting back together in May 2011 so I'm going to make it my mission to see them, I can almost guarantee they will play Mr.Brightside, they always have.
Did you know:
- They have been up for 7 Grammy's but have never won, but they have won a a Brit awards and two NME awards.
- This song is one of the longest chart sitters in the 21st Century being in the top 100 for 71 weeks altogether. January 2010 was when it was last in, that's SIX years after it was first released.
- They made 2 demo's of the song before they released it in 2003 and gave them out for free.
Fairytale of New York
My Christmas Earworm of late has been The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl - Fairy tales of New York.
This song has just been everywhere lately, way more then any of the others. I have had so many conversations about this particular Christmas song and was in shock when my boyfriend claimed not to know it. (He did he's just a bit silly).
I guess this song is fitting to my recent mood as I have been feeling far from Christmassy due to recent events, yet as it is that time of year I have to spread 'joy and happiness'.
I like to think I'm always joyful and happy but I can't help but feel negative lately so I feel this Christmas song is the most appropriate one really.
This song is so often voted the best Christmas song of all time. Especially after it was re-released in 2005.
The song is about a Christmas eve shared by a couple who's lives have been ruined by alcoholism and drug use.
My favourite lyrics from this song are "you scum bag you maggot you cheap lousy faggot." Which just generally amuses me. The song faced controversy over the term 'faggot' in 2006 but was disregarded as there had been no complaints about the song in the 19 years it has been around.
Another lyric is "You took my dreams from me, I kept them with me babe I put them with my own, can't make it out alone." It's just great, a real contradiction to the spirit of Christmas. Isn't Christmas supposed to be about hope and dreams.
These pessimistic words are just a few within the song that make me question how it has been voted the greatest Christmas song ever year after year. Surely it would be songs like John Lennon - Happy Xmas (war is over) which has a much more positive message. Or Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody. Which is generally a joyful tune, simply wishing the world a Merry Christmas.
This is definitely one of my favourites.
I don't know about everyone else but I'm just not feeling the Christmas atmosphere as much as usual. Is it just me being a Scrooge or is there less effort this year.
This year is the tenth year since Kirsty MacColl was killed in that horrible boating accident. Brave Kirsty dived to her son to push him out of the way of the unmanned boat and instantly died when hit. She had a massive fan base and has a memorial bench in Soho square where all her fans gather to celebrate her life around her birthday.
Little fact about Kirsty and the song: She was never meant to be a part of it. The female vocal should have been the bands bassist but she left in 1986, the year before it was due to be released. Kirsty's husband was the producer and he asked her to fill in, the band loved her part so much it stuck.
It seems to me all the best songs come about in some kind of 'disaster averted' way.
This may be a less than Christmassy song, but nevertheless, it is one of my favourite Christmas songs. Despite some of my opinions towards it.
It has always rated high in the charts and always will I think. Does everyone love this song? Is it one of the Best Christmas songs?
My top five Christmas songs (not in order, don't ask me to do that) are:
This song has just been everywhere lately, way more then any of the others. I have had so many conversations about this particular Christmas song and was in shock when my boyfriend claimed not to know it. (He did he's just a bit silly).
I guess this song is fitting to my recent mood as I have been feeling far from Christmassy due to recent events, yet as it is that time of year I have to spread 'joy and happiness'.
I like to think I'm always joyful and happy but I can't help but feel negative lately so I feel this Christmas song is the most appropriate one really.
This song is so often voted the best Christmas song of all time. Especially after it was re-released in 2005.
The song is about a Christmas eve shared by a couple who's lives have been ruined by alcoholism and drug use.
My favourite lyrics from this song are "you scum bag you maggot you cheap lousy faggot." Which just generally amuses me. The song faced controversy over the term 'faggot' in 2006 but was disregarded as there had been no complaints about the song in the 19 years it has been around.
Another lyric is "You took my dreams from me, I kept them with me babe I put them with my own, can't make it out alone." It's just great, a real contradiction to the spirit of Christmas. Isn't Christmas supposed to be about hope and dreams.
These pessimistic words are just a few within the song that make me question how it has been voted the greatest Christmas song ever year after year. Surely it would be songs like John Lennon - Happy Xmas (war is over) which has a much more positive message. Or Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody. Which is generally a joyful tune, simply wishing the world a Merry Christmas.
This is definitely one of my favourites.
I don't know about everyone else but I'm just not feeling the Christmas atmosphere as much as usual. Is it just me being a Scrooge or is there less effort this year.
This year is the tenth year since Kirsty MacColl was killed in that horrible boating accident. Brave Kirsty dived to her son to push him out of the way of the unmanned boat and instantly died when hit. She had a massive fan base and has a memorial bench in Soho square where all her fans gather to celebrate her life around her birthday.
Little fact about Kirsty and the song: She was never meant to be a part of it. The female vocal should have been the bands bassist but she left in 1986, the year before it was due to be released. Kirsty's husband was the producer and he asked her to fill in, the band loved her part so much it stuck.
It seems to me all the best songs come about in some kind of 'disaster averted' way.
This may be a less than Christmassy song, but nevertheless, it is one of my favourite Christmas songs. Despite some of my opinions towards it.
It has always rated high in the charts and always will I think. Does everyone love this song? Is it one of the Best Christmas songs?
My top five Christmas songs (not in order, don't ask me to do that) are:
- Shakin Stevens - Merry Christmas everyone
- John Lennon - Merry Xmas (war is over)
- Wizzard - I wish it could be Christmas everyday
- The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl - Fairy tales of New York (Obviously)
- Slade - Merry Christmas everybody
- wham - Last Christmas
- Band aid 1984 - do they know its Christmas
Yes I'm well aware there is more then five there but I couldn't narrow it down. Whether I'm in a bad mood or not, I still love Christmas and it's songs.
So have a great Christmas followers and Thankyou for supporting my blog, whether you were bribed or not.
Friday i'm in Love
Now I wouldn't call The Cure a favourite band of mine. I don't have any of their albums or many of their songs on my Itunes, but the ones I do have are great.
The Cure - Friday I'm in love is a song I'm sure most of you know.
The song it's self doesn't really mean that much to me or have a significant memory, I just love it and when it's in my head, it's there for days.
It's a good tune to sing when drunk.
The Cure - Friday I'm in love is a song I'm sure most of you know.
The song it's self doesn't really mean that much to me or have a significant memory, I just love it and when it's in my head, it's there for days.
It's a good tune to sing when drunk.
The groups lead vocalist, Robert Smith is very odd and quirky. The video looks as though it was made on a budget of a 10er.
This song has been used for all sorts of things and for films like '50 first dates' and 'He's just not that into you'.
Random facts:
- The song was originally supposed to be recorded one chord higher, this mistake was made when Smith forgot to turn of the vari-speed on the tape after messing with it before recording. They perform it in its originally intended form live but left it like that for the record.
- Robert Smith is the only original member of the band with other band members leaving and returning throughout the thirty years the band has been together.
- This song was nominated for a Grammy and won the award for European Viewer's Choice for Best Music Video at the 1992 MTV Video Music awards. I personally thought the song was fantastic but the video was crap.
glory days
So, posts have been few and far between recently, but you all know how it is. Determination to get all those assignments which should have been done earlier out of the way. Packing to go home to a warm house and good food. I won't lie the blog has been the last thing on my mind.
I know, i'm terrible.
But today I have an earworm which has been floating between my ears for a few days now.
This earworm does conflict with this time of the year as its Christmas soon, but it's great.
Just Jack - Glory days.
This song reminds me of summer. Although it doesn't specifically mention the summer season but it came out in April 2006 and then stuck with me to be one of my summer tunes.
It only reached number 32 in the charts. This disappointed me as it was a real feel good song.
The video doesn't even come across summery but just the term Glory Days sounds summery and it always made me feel upbeat. Hope it does for you guys too.
Quick interesting fact: This song was released on his album Overtones and on that album is a collaboration with Kyle Minogue called I talk too much.
Although he isn't the most successful artist he has played at Glastonbury festival twice and V festival as well as many others.
It only reached number 32 in the charts. This disappointed me as it was a real feel good song.
The video doesn't even come across summery but just the term Glory Days sounds summery and it always made me feel upbeat. Hope it does for you guys too.
Quick interesting fact: This song was released on his album Overtones and on that album is a collaboration with Kyle Minogue called I talk too much.
Although he isn't the most successful artist he has played at Glastonbury festival twice and V festival as well as many others.
Romance is Dead
My Earworm today is quite a funny little song.
I think most people have heard of Paloma Faith. But she is only really known for her chart songs, Do you want the truth or something beautiful, New York, Stone cold Sober.
This song is from her debut album - Do you want the truth or something beautiful but it was never released which is a shame because I do love this song.
It is my favourite of hers.
Obviously there isn't a video for this as it was never released. I think it was just made to fill the album up but I think it deserves more credit.
Lyrics such as 'I ask you for a letter so you emailed, have we failed.' and 'Now I'm carrying my own bags up, 17 flights of stairs, love.' Really amuse me.
It is pretty accurate. Effort these days is so effortless and the things that really mean a lot to us girls GUYS LISTEN, is something special, no money necessary. Flowers or even some evidence you've listened to us OR just opening a door for us.
It's easy to make a girl feel special but you guys don't get that, even when we tell you.
So thank you Paloma Faith for this song, maybe some guys will take into consideration what you have to say.
I think most people have heard of Paloma Faith. But she is only really known for her chart songs, Do you want the truth or something beautiful, New York, Stone cold Sober.
This song is from her debut album - Do you want the truth or something beautiful but it was never released which is a shame because I do love this song.
It is my favourite of hers.
Obviously there isn't a video for this as it was never released. I think it was just made to fill the album up but I think it deserves more credit.
Lyrics such as 'I ask you for a letter so you emailed, have we failed.' and 'Now I'm carrying my own bags up, 17 flights of stairs, love.' Really amuse me.
It is pretty accurate. Effort these days is so effortless and the things that really mean a lot to us girls GUYS LISTEN, is something special, no money necessary. Flowers or even some evidence you've listened to us OR just opening a door for us.
It's easy to make a girl feel special but you guys don't get that, even when we tell you.
So thank you Paloma Faith for this song, maybe some guys will take into consideration what you have to say.
Santa Baby
My Earworm today fits my day perfectly.
My house mates and I are having our very own Christmas today as it is our last day alone together before the Christmas holidays. Exciting....
Santa baby by Kylie Minogue is probably the most popular version for our generation, altough there is millions of versions of it.
We have been preparing the Christmas dinner and dancing around singing separate lines each.
Me: Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me.
Naomi: been an awful good girl
Siobhan: Santa baby so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Then all sing together :D
Brilliant. The dinner smells lovely and it is making us hungry.
Santa, apparently has been to our house and put goodies in our stocking. You would think this nice gesture should bring us together but no, instead we have spent the day debating which one of us it was.
No one will own up and I'm eager to know who. Everytime we've got into the heated discussion about who it is, we have burst into 'Santa baby song'. It's great and it is dead Christmassy in our house. So come over if you fancy carolling with four off key girls.
Miss Piggy has done her own version of this song and I'm not going to lie it is my favourite as she is my idol.
Ironic considering I'm about to eat one of her kind.- Pig in blanket obviously. (She's not really BTW).
So Merry Christmas from house 4. It's been cracking.
My house mates and I are having our very own Christmas today as it is our last day alone together before the Christmas holidays. Exciting....
Santa baby by Kylie Minogue is probably the most popular version for our generation, altough there is millions of versions of it.
We have been preparing the Christmas dinner and dancing around singing separate lines each.
Me: Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree for me.
Naomi: been an awful good girl
Siobhan: Santa baby so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Then all sing together :D
Brilliant. The dinner smells lovely and it is making us hungry.
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| Photo taken by siobhan (hence why it's shit :P ) |
Santa, apparently has been to our house and put goodies in our stocking. You would think this nice gesture should bring us together but no, instead we have spent the day debating which one of us it was.
No one will own up and I'm eager to know who. Everytime we've got into the heated discussion about who it is, we have burst into 'Santa baby song'. It's great and it is dead Christmassy in our house. So come over if you fancy carolling with four off key girls.
Miss Piggy has done her own version of this song and I'm not going to lie it is my favourite as she is my idol.
Ironic considering I'm about to eat one of her kind.- Pig in blanket obviously. (She's not really BTW).
So Merry Christmas from house 4. It's been cracking.
Wherever you will go.
Todays Earworm in my opinion is one of the greatest songs ever made. Strong comment I know but I really do love this song.
The Calling- Wherever you will go.
There are two versions of the video. This is the first to be made and is shot in Mexico. The other is much more popular and is shot at the LA River. The girl gets her boyfriends name tatooed on her only to find him in bed with another woman. I think we all really sympathise with this character.
Check it out.
This song is absolutely spine tingling for me. I find that you really listen to the lyrics of it.
I'll go wherever you will go - the main title and lyrics that sum up the whole song and are just generally really nice. I hope someone wants to go wherever I will go one day.
All the lyrics within it are fantastic.
So lately, been wondering
who will be there to take my place
when i'm gone you'll need love to light the shadows on your face.
The 3 opening lines which define the song and tell you straight away this is a love song, and quite a haunting one at that.
This is pretty much the only song The Calling ever successfully made and released but that is not lead singer (Alex Band) or Lead guitar (Aaron Kamin)'s fault. They were never able to get a steady band together and the label didn't help them out in the right places.
Band and Kamin are the original and only 'real' two members of the band and I don't know why they didn't just try to make it as a duo.
So thats my Earworm of the day and I've got to say i've enjoyed writing about this one the most as one of my top 5 favourite songs ever. COME BACK CALLING. I'll buy your albums.
The Calling- Wherever you will go.
There are two versions of the video. This is the first to be made and is shot in Mexico. The other is much more popular and is shot at the LA River. The girl gets her boyfriends name tatooed on her only to find him in bed with another woman. I think we all really sympathise with this character.
Check it out.
This song is absolutely spine tingling for me. I find that you really listen to the lyrics of it.
I'll go wherever you will go - the main title and lyrics that sum up the whole song and are just generally really nice. I hope someone wants to go wherever I will go one day.
All the lyrics within it are fantastic.
So lately, been wondering
who will be there to take my place
when i'm gone you'll need love to light the shadows on your face.
The 3 opening lines which define the song and tell you straight away this is a love song, and quite a haunting one at that.
This is pretty much the only song The Calling ever successfully made and released but that is not lead singer (Alex Band) or Lead guitar (Aaron Kamin)'s fault. They were never able to get a steady band together and the label didn't help them out in the right places.
Band and Kamin are the original and only 'real' two members of the band and I don't know why they didn't just try to make it as a duo.
- The song was named number 1 Adult Pop song of the Decade by Billboard magazine.
- They were the band that appeared in the background of the first club scene in Coyote Ugly.
- It was also featured on Love actually and was confused as the Theme tune for Star Trek: Enterprise, when really it just featured.
So thats my Earworm of the day and I've got to say i've enjoyed writing about this one the most as one of my top 5 favourite songs ever. COME BACK CALLING. I'll buy your albums.
Year 3000
My Earworm today is Busted's Year 3000. I think it's a cracking song and not only is it their most famous song but also my favourite.
I had this stuck in my head not that long ago and for almost a week all due to my 'strange' boyfriend, who is the last person you would expect to hear singing Busted.
I used to think Matt was the lead, I'm not sure why but when I watch their video's now he really isn't. If anything he is the least talented out of them.
I've got to admit though I loved Matt when I was younger, quite fancied him infact, I think he was most girls favourite.
I think James used to be every bodies least favourite, I've got to admit he was mine. Now I look at him and don't understand why.
He is dead cute, he is the lead guitarists, vocalist and is the songwriter for the group. I also found out he taught Tom Fletcher from McFly how to write songs.
What ever happened to James? Come back James.
Busted were the boy band that changed boy bands, the previous being Westlife, Take That, East 17 or whatever that only sung and danced. This boyband introduced instruments and talent (not that I don't love Take That and Westlife. Great Take That are back together, love their new song.)
But anyway I loved my song today hope you guys do too.
Did you know:
I had this stuck in my head not that long ago and for almost a week all due to my 'strange' boyfriend, who is the last person you would expect to hear singing Busted.
I used to think Matt was the lead, I'm not sure why but when I watch their video's now he really isn't. If anything he is the least talented out of them.
I've got to admit though I loved Matt when I was younger, quite fancied him infact, I think he was most girls favourite.
I think James used to be every bodies least favourite, I've got to admit he was mine. Now I look at him and don't understand why.
He is dead cute, he is the lead guitarists, vocalist and is the songwriter for the group. I also found out he taught Tom Fletcher from McFly how to write songs.
What ever happened to James? Come back James.
Busted were the boy band that changed boy bands, the previous being Westlife, Take That, East 17 or whatever that only sung and danced. This boyband introduced instruments and talent (not that I don't love Take That and Westlife. Great Take That are back together, love their new song.)
But anyway I loved my song today hope you guys do too.
Did you know:
- The band was originally called Buster, Geri Halliwell introduced them as Busted by accident and the band liked it so it stuck.
- Tom from McFly was in the band for 24 hours when 3 members left, leaving just Matt and James but he lost his place to Charlie.
- The kid in the year 3000 video is James's brother. James is the glue that holds the whole band together being the song writer and lead guitarist.
Tears in Heaven
So my Earworm today is an old classic. Eric Clapton-Tears in heaven.
I was totally shocked to find that two of my housemates, thats fifty percent of my house didn't know this song. I thought everyone knew it. I've known it from a young age.
I don't quite know what it is about this song that I like but I do really really like it and consider it a nice treat when it comes on shuffle in Itunes.
It was written in1992 and was about his four year old son who had died falling from the 53rd floor of a building in New York.
Did you know:
I was totally shocked to find that two of my housemates, thats fifty percent of my house didn't know this song. I thought everyone knew it. I've known it from a young age.
I don't quite know what it is about this song that I like but I do really really like it and consider it a nice treat when it comes on shuffle in Itunes.
It was written in1992 and was about his four year old son who had died falling from the 53rd floor of a building in New York.
Did you know:
- The song has received 3 grammys and has been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame 3 times!
- He came 4th in the rolling stones magazine list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time despite originally struggling to learn the guitar when he was younger.
- He grew up thinking his mother was his sister.
Photosynthesis
Today's Earworm is by one of my favourite artists. Frank Turner - Photosynthesis.
Over the summer I saw Frank at Leeds Festival and loved him even more. Although he has a new album out, (Poetry of the Dead) He did perform a lot of songs from his second album (Love Ire and song) which is the album this song is from.
It's also my favourite of his three current albums.
'I won't sit down and I won't shut up.
and most of all I will not grow up'
Lyrics of my life. I can be quiet, I can be sweet but I have my own mind lets say and I definitely do not intend on growing up.
It is not my favourite song on the album, that would be 'long live the queen' a song made for the breast cancer campaign in honour of a friend who suffered from the disease. However, I do love this song and it is one of his best in my opinion.
Did you know:
Over the summer I saw Frank at Leeds Festival and loved him even more. Although he has a new album out, (Poetry of the Dead) He did perform a lot of songs from his second album (Love Ire and song) which is the album this song is from.
It's also my favourite of his three current albums.
'I won't sit down and I won't shut up.
and most of all I will not grow up'
Lyrics of my life. I can be quiet, I can be sweet but I have my own mind lets say and I definitely do not intend on growing up.
It is not my favourite song on the album, that would be 'long live the queen' a song made for the breast cancer campaign in honour of a friend who suffered from the disease. However, I do love this song and it is one of his best in my opinion.
Did you know:
- Frank Turner went to school with Prince William.
- He was in a post hardcore band until 2005 when the band split but he wanted to continue.
- Previous to becoming a singer he was an investment banker.
Two Princes
A real tune today that's been bouncing around my head, digging back to the early 90's with the Spin Doctors and their hit record 'Two Princes'.
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The Spin Doctors are an American alternative rock band who formed in New York. They are best known for this song which came from the album 'Pocket Full Of Kryptonite'.
The song reached number 2 in the U.K chart.
This song, in my opinion, is one of those that once heard, whether on the radio or when your Ipod shuffles, can brighten the most miserable of days.
The distinctive drums and percussion at the beginning slaps a smile on my face which lasts the rest of the day.
Did you know...
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The Spin Doctors are an American alternative rock band who formed in New York. They are best known for this song which came from the album 'Pocket Full Of Kryptonite'.
The song reached number 2 in the U.K chart.
This song, in my opinion, is one of those that once heard, whether on the radio or when your Ipod shuffles, can brighten the most miserable of days.
The distinctive drums and percussion at the beginning slaps a smile on my face which lasts the rest of the day.
Did you know...
- 'Pocket Full of Kryptonie' was almost completely ignored commercially until vast numbers of grass routes fans propelled them into the mainstream.
- The Spin Doctors then played their first festival on tour in 1992 at H.O.R.D.E and have since gone on to play huge music festivals such as Woodstock 1994 and the Glastonbury festival.
- The Spin Doctors made an appearance on Sesame Street, singing a modified version of "Two Princes" that emphasized the importance of sharing.
Dreidel
Really odd Earworm today. A traditional Chanukah song. Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel.
Now i'm not Jewish, in fact i'm Christian so I can't really explain my song choice. All I can say is my housemates and I sing this ALL the time. For no apparent reason.
We love it and it tickles us. It started at a yearly festival called Leeds and Reading Festival and my housemates friend sang it (who knows why) and it has just stuck ever since.
I obviously went to the Leeds Festival (the better one).
I am deadly serious if you do not know the song don't listen to it because it is so infectious. You will have it in your head forever. Part of me resents it.
The simple, repetitive lyrics are spell binding.
I have a little Dreidel. I made it out of clay.
This irritating song was written by Samuel S. Grossman and composed by Mikhl Gelbart. Unfamiliar names to me too.
This is a cool fact:
Dreidel came about when the Greeks controlled the Jewish lands and banned Jews from learning the Torah forcing them to learn in hidden dark forests. The king had many patrols though so they couldn't always do it so the would quickly hide the Torah and pull out the Dreidel and pretend to play.
I hope your burdened with this song in your heads too, now.
Now i'm not Jewish, in fact i'm Christian so I can't really explain my song choice. All I can say is my housemates and I sing this ALL the time. For no apparent reason.
We love it and it tickles us. It started at a yearly festival called Leeds and Reading Festival and my housemates friend sang it (who knows why) and it has just stuck ever since.
I obviously went to the Leeds Festival (the better one).
I am deadly serious if you do not know the song don't listen to it because it is so infectious. You will have it in your head forever. Part of me resents it.
The simple, repetitive lyrics are spell binding.
I have a little Dreidel. I made it out of clay.
When it's dry and ready, then dreidel I shall play.
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay.
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play.
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay.
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play.
This irritating song was written by Samuel S. Grossman and composed by Mikhl Gelbart. Unfamiliar names to me too.
This is a cool fact:
Dreidel came about when the Greeks controlled the Jewish lands and banned Jews from learning the Torah forcing them to learn in hidden dark forests. The king had many patrols though so they couldn't always do it so the would quickly hide the Torah and pull out the Dreidel and pretend to play.
I hope your burdened with this song in your heads too, now.
Twelve days of chirstmas
I know it is late but being a student I am terribly busy doing assignments etc..
Anyway my Earworm today has been inspired by the fact that my housemates and I HAVE PUT UP CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. I know a lot of you may be thinking, it's a bit early isn't it...
Well I say... Bah Humbug Get some Christmas Spirit. It only comes once a year.
The song I've chosen isn't the most popular but it is still one I sing every year.
12 drummers drumming
11 pipers piping
10 lords-a-leaping
9 ladies dancing
8 maids-a-milking
7 swans-a-swimming
6 geese-a-laying
5 Gold Rings
4 calling birds
3 french hens
2 turtle doves
And a partrige in a pear tree
It excites me that Christmas is around the corner and I've already done the majority of my shopping.
Doesn't this song just take you back to your youth and give you a great Christmassy feel. We are all ready in this household.
So what you all getting me for Crimbo?
Did you know:
Well I say... Bah Humbug Get some Christmas Spirit. It only comes once a year.
The song I've chosen isn't the most popular but it is still one I sing every year.
12 drummers drumming
11 pipers piping
10 lords-a-leaping
9 ladies dancing
8 maids-a-milking
7 swans-a-swimming
6 geese-a-laying
5 Gold Rings
4 calling birds
3 french hens
2 turtle doves
And a partrige in a pear tree
It excites me that Christmas is around the corner and I've already done the majority of my shopping.
Doesn't this song just take you back to your youth and give you a great Christmassy feel. We are all ready in this household.
So what you all getting me for Crimbo?
Did you know:
- It is sung in France, Scotland and Australia too and they all have totally different lyrics, the French sing each number as if it is another addition to the dinner plate.
- It was first published in England in 1780 but some evidence shows it to be from earlier than that and of French origin.
- The twelve days of Christmas don't start until after Christmas. I may sound daft for not knowing that but i'm sure i'm not the only one. This surprised me. I don't think it makes complete sense.
It's great though, for that Christmas vibe. The count down starts soon hope you all have your advent calenders ready!
Dancing with tears in my eyes.
Unless your a massive Ke$ha fan like me, you will not know this song.
Ke$ha - Dancing with tears in my eyes is one of my favourite songs from her album, Animal.
There isn't an official video because it hasn't been released. I think it should be because it's a lovely song by her.
In it she keeps to her Ke$ha style and sings about going out. However, we do see a different style at the same time. Her songs usually involved her getting slaughtered and thats about it really, all about having fun.
They match her party girl status/persona.
This song shows her in a different light and shows us Ke$ha is capable of heartbreak, love all that kind of soppy stuff.
Lyrics such as:
'here we go welcome to my funeral, without you I don't even have a pulse.'
and
'I'm dancing with tears in my eyes, just fighting to get through the night'
Show that this is a love song, and although the lyrics make this obvious it doesn't feel to me like your ordinary love song, but then in my opinion, Ke$ha isn't an ordinary artist.
Her songs really express who she is I think and seem to have something behind them that link to her, whereas other artists sound like they have put some words together that sound good and you don't feel the connection between them and the song.
I say this because Ke$ha's songs match her personality. She is a party girl and I can imagine some of the songs relate to an experience of hers.
Ke$ha grew up very very poor and never knew her father. Changing the S in her name to the $ symbol is 'ironic' and is supposed to show an opposite effect than the emphasis of money being important.
Did you know:
She also played host to Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in an episode of the Simple life in 2004. I thought that was quite cool.
Ke$ha - Dancing with tears in my eyes is one of my favourite songs from her album, Animal.
There isn't an official video because it hasn't been released. I think it should be because it's a lovely song by her.
In it she keeps to her Ke$ha style and sings about going out. However, we do see a different style at the same time. Her songs usually involved her getting slaughtered and thats about it really, all about having fun.
They match her party girl status/persona.
This song shows her in a different light and shows us Ke$ha is capable of heartbreak, love all that kind of soppy stuff.
Lyrics such as:
'here we go welcome to my funeral, without you I don't even have a pulse.'
and
'I'm dancing with tears in my eyes, just fighting to get through the night'
Show that this is a love song, and although the lyrics make this obvious it doesn't feel to me like your ordinary love song, but then in my opinion, Ke$ha isn't an ordinary artist.
Her songs really express who she is I think and seem to have something behind them that link to her, whereas other artists sound like they have put some words together that sound good and you don't feel the connection between them and the song.
I say this because Ke$ha's songs match her personality. She is a party girl and I can imagine some of the songs relate to an experience of hers.
Ke$ha grew up very very poor and never knew her father. Changing the S in her name to the $ symbol is 'ironic' and is supposed to show an opposite effect than the emphasis of money being important.
Did you know:
- Ke$ha is really a do gooder. She held a benefit concert in June and all the proceedings went to aids victims. She also donated 1,000 pounds worth of dog food to dog shelters.
- She is the female voice in Flo Rida's single right round, but took no money for her part and didn't want to be in the video.
- She has worked with Katy Perry, Britney Spears, The Veronica's and Miley Cyrus before she became a successful artist.
She also played host to Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in an episode of the Simple life in 2004. I thought that was quite cool.
Your song
I thought my earworm today was quite odd. Not because it's by Elton John. I think Elton John is fantastic. 'Your song' is quite slow and not really the kind of song you would usually get in your head, in my opinion.
However the chorus could be. "I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words, how wonderful life is when your in the world." Yeah. It definately is, bet it's in your head's now.
This is one of Elton Johns most famous songs. It was the song which made him a recognised recording artist although it never reached number one, or even number 2. It did get into the top 10 at number seven.
It has been described as a 'near perfect song'.
Elton John has had 56 top 40 singles and 9 number one hit's. He has won 5 Grammy awards, a Golden Globe award, an Academy award and a Tony award.
Did you know:
However the chorus could be. "I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words, how wonderful life is when your in the world." Yeah. It definately is, bet it's in your head's now.
This is one of Elton Johns most famous songs. It was the song which made him a recognised recording artist although it never reached number one, or even number 2. It did get into the top 10 at number seven.
It has been described as a 'near perfect song'.
Elton John has had 56 top 40 singles and 9 number one hit's. He has won 5 Grammy awards, a Golden Globe award, an Academy award and a Tony award.
Did you know:
- Bernie Taupin (Johns song writing partner) wrote the song over breakfast, then John took ten minutes to write the composition for the song.
- It is one of Johns favourites from his collection of songs. He performs it at almost every concert.
- The song came to 136 on the Rolling Stones list of 500 greatest songs of all time.
Save tonight
My Earworm today is one of my favourite songs of all time. 'Eagle eye cherry - save tonight.'
Unfortunately, it is probably the only one of Eagle's songs out of four albums which is well known and if you don't know it.
I love this song, I think he has a lovely voice, it isn't too strong and it's calming. The background music is fantastic and is the bigger part of the song which I get stuck in my head.
I get it stuck in my head all the time.
This is his first song ever released, that was in 1997.
It was the first song on his first album Desireless.
Eagle Eye Cherry got his name when he was Christened. He was actually Christened Eagle Eye because the first time he ever looked at his dad he only did it with one eye open, therefore he became Eagle Eye.
Cherry is his last name.
He was born in Sweden then moved to New York to study at the age of twelve. He stayed on after to pursue an acting career.
When that wasn't working he moved on to pursue a singing career and moved back to Sweden to work on his album. Desireless which he released in 1998.
His songs have been used on loads of films including Billy Elliot.
Unfortunately, it is probably the only one of Eagle's songs out of four albums which is well known and if you don't know it.
I love this song, I think he has a lovely voice, it isn't too strong and it's calming. The background music is fantastic and is the bigger part of the song which I get stuck in my head.
I get it stuck in my head all the time.
This is his first song ever released, that was in 1997.
It was the first song on his first album Desireless.
Eagle Eye Cherry got his name when he was Christened. He was actually Christened Eagle Eye because the first time he ever looked at his dad he only did it with one eye open, therefore he became Eagle Eye.
Cherry is his last name.
He was born in Sweden then moved to New York to study at the age of twelve. He stayed on after to pursue an acting career.
When that wasn't working he moved on to pursue a singing career and moved back to Sweden to work on his album. Desireless which he released in 1998.
His songs have been used on loads of films including Billy Elliot.
Take me down to the paradise city
Todays Earworm is 'Guns 'N' Roses - Paradise City' easily one of my favourite Guns songs.
hear it here
It is a brilliant song by the band and one which is so easy to sing along to. I love it and have spent many a drunken nights walking home with my housemate singing it.
It has also recently been re-used for the Anchor butter advert. I absolutely love this advert and again i'm always singing along. It is one of my favourite adverts to date (yes I like adverts).
The cows working in a factory is really funny and I love the idea. My favourite part is the cow putting money in a vending machine for a snack and having the choice of different chunks of grass. It has made me laugh my ass off time and time again.
I think it's great.
The Band have been together since 1985 and the name came from combining two band members names together, although the band member Tracii Guns left they still kept the name.
Axl Rose is the front man and also every one knows Slash. I didn't know Slash wasn't an original member although he did come along pretty early and fit right in. I would even say he completed the band.
Paradise city was on their debut album apppetite for destruction in 1987 and was released as a single in 1988.
Although the best it did was number 5 in US charts the album itself was and is still to this day the best selling debut album of all time, worldwide.
The song Paradise City came about while the group were travelling in the back of a van and Axl sang 'Take me down to the paradise city' and then Slash joined in by singing 'where the grass is green and the girls are pretty'.
They then sang the first line again and Slash tried 'where the girls are fat and they've got big titties.'
Although Slash thought that was the better version the rest of the band didn't agree and thats how we have those great lyrics today.
They have won Ten Awards and have been nominated for 21. They have been nominated for 3 Grammys but never won.
Although the Guns 'N' Roses are great I think they've lost their touch lately and their old stuff will always be their best.
hear it here
It is a brilliant song by the band and one which is so easy to sing along to. I love it and have spent many a drunken nights walking home with my housemate singing it.
It has also recently been re-used for the Anchor butter advert. I absolutely love this advert and again i'm always singing along. It is one of my favourite adverts to date (yes I like adverts).
The cows working in a factory is really funny and I love the idea. My favourite part is the cow putting money in a vending machine for a snack and having the choice of different chunks of grass. It has made me laugh my ass off time and time again.
I think it's great.
The Band have been together since 1985 and the name came from combining two band members names together, although the band member Tracii Guns left they still kept the name.
Axl Rose is the front man and also every one knows Slash. I didn't know Slash wasn't an original member although he did come along pretty early and fit right in. I would even say he completed the band.
Paradise city was on their debut album apppetite for destruction in 1987 and was released as a single in 1988.
Although the best it did was number 5 in US charts the album itself was and is still to this day the best selling debut album of all time, worldwide.
The song Paradise City came about while the group were travelling in the back of a van and Axl sang 'Take me down to the paradise city' and then Slash joined in by singing 'where the grass is green and the girls are pretty'.
They then sang the first line again and Slash tried 'where the girls are fat and they've got big titties.'
Although Slash thought that was the better version the rest of the band didn't agree and thats how we have those great lyrics today.
They have won Ten Awards and have been nominated for 21. They have been nominated for 3 Grammys but never won.
Although the Guns 'N' Roses are great I think they've lost their touch lately and their old stuff will always be their best.
Somewhere over the rainbow
My earworm of the day is 'Judy Garlands - somewhere over the rainbow'. Famously known from The Wizard of Oz.
click her to see trailer
The film is based on her attempt to get back home after a tornado blew her and her house to an alter universe.
She makes three friends, the cowardly lion, the scarecrow who doesn't have a brain and the tin man who doesn't have a heart. They all set out on a quest to get the things they want from the wizard. As odd as it sounds it really works and is a wonderful film.
The Wizard of Oz was made in 1939 and was one of Judy Garlands most famous roles.
The film won Two Oscars and 5 other awards. It has had a special edition released and everyone knows the film.
It was based on the 1900 novel by L.Frank Baum and the film was released 20 years after he died.
It was MGM's most expensive film up until that time and although it is a favourite classic and one of the best known movies of our time now, back then it only had average rates and didn't profit much, around one million. It sounds like a lot but for a film it isn't.
Judy Garland died at the age of 47 after an accidental overdose leaving behind three kids, Liza Minelli being one.
She was married Five times the first 4 ending in divorce.
Throughout her career she was told she was unattractive and criticized despite being a versitile and brilliant actress and singer.
She won a tony award, a golden globe award and two grammy's. Along with many others.
She also won a grammy lifetime achievement award and was inducted into the grammy hall of fame.
Fantastic lifetime achievements if you ask me.
This song is one of the opening songs. It's probably one of the best known songs from the classic film and is definately one of the nicer ones.
It takes me back to my childhood and was one of my favourite films then.
It is a spectacular film with alsorts of quirky things going on, midgets witches and tin men are just a few to name.
She has a little dog Toto always at her side which I, as a mad dog fan, love.click her to see trailer
The film is based on her attempt to get back home after a tornado blew her and her house to an alter universe.
She makes three friends, the cowardly lion, the scarecrow who doesn't have a brain and the tin man who doesn't have a heart. They all set out on a quest to get the things they want from the wizard. As odd as it sounds it really works and is a wonderful film.
The Wizard of Oz was made in 1939 and was one of Judy Garlands most famous roles.
The film won Two Oscars and 5 other awards. It has had a special edition released and everyone knows the film.
It was based on the 1900 novel by L.Frank Baum and the film was released 20 years after he died.
It was MGM's most expensive film up until that time and although it is a favourite classic and one of the best known movies of our time now, back then it only had average rates and didn't profit much, around one million. It sounds like a lot but for a film it isn't.
Judy Garland died at the age of 47 after an accidental overdose leaving behind three kids, Liza Minelli being one.
She was married Five times the first 4 ending in divorce.
Throughout her career she was told she was unattractive and criticized despite being a versitile and brilliant actress and singer.
She won a tony award, a golden globe award and two grammy's. Along with many others.
She also won a grammy lifetime achievement award and was inducted into the grammy hall of fame.
Fantastic lifetime achievements if you ask me.
hey ya
Strange Earworm today. Imagine waking up with 'Outcast Hey ya' in your head. Never the less great, upbeat song to start the day with don't you think?
watch it here
The video is so fun to watch. The idea that they have a massive fan base and girls passing out around them is a bit egotistical, yet true.
I love how they make it look like there is a big band when infact there is just two of them. However the band in the video consists of seven clones of lead singer 'Andre 3000' and the other member 'Antwan "big boi" Patton' is nowhere to be seen, this is because this particular album is separated into two albums, one for each artist.
It's very clever and such a random idea.
This is not your standard kind of chart song. It's not romantic and it's not about heartbreak, Andre 3000 is simply singing about wanting no strings attached, claiming to not want things such as love.
"Seperates always better when there's feelings involved." As this lyric shows us.
This is just an upbeat, funny song that just makes you want to shake your hips a bit (as I always do) so just do it, have a little shake and it usually makes my day a bit better.
watch it here
The video is so fun to watch. The idea that they have a massive fan base and girls passing out around them is a bit egotistical, yet true.
I love how they make it look like there is a big band when infact there is just two of them. However the band in the video consists of seven clones of lead singer 'Andre 3000' and the other member 'Antwan "big boi" Patton' is nowhere to be seen, this is because this particular album is separated into two albums, one for each artist.
It's very clever and such a random idea.
This is not your standard kind of chart song. It's not romantic and it's not about heartbreak, Andre 3000 is simply singing about wanting no strings attached, claiming to not want things such as love.
"Seperates always better when there's feelings involved." As this lyric shows us.
This is just an upbeat, funny song that just makes you want to shake your hips a bit (as I always do) so just do it, have a little shake and it usually makes my day a bit better.
- The band Outkast only consist of two men. They were originally called The Outkast brothers but later shortened it.
- They have released six studio albums and a greatest hits and won 6 grammy's
- They originally wanted to be called '2 shades deep' or 'Misfits' but when they found those names had been taken they simply looked in a dictionary for the synonym of Misfits where they found the name we all know so well today, Outkast.
Your Amazing just the way you are
Yep, incase you haven't already guessed, 'Bruno Mars - Just the way' you are is my Earworm of the day.
WHY?
It's chart music for a reason, yes a lot of it is bulls**t but the same can be said about any genre or style of music.
Chart isn't my favourite kind, to be honest I don't have a favourite kind but I do personally get tired of some people judging others for liking chart music, claiming they don't like it themselves in some desperate attempt to be 'different'.
Now some people may genuinely not like chart and fair enough but the majority do. What ever happened to Each to their own? That's what makes people different.
I think Bruno Mars is an individual. He has his own sense of style is an extremely versatile artist and an incredible songwriter.
I love this song as do many other girls I know and a lot of boys. It's quite soppy but happy, romantic. Every girl wants to hear their boy sing to them (or at least say)...
"If perfects what you're searching for then just stay the same." awwwwww.
It's a lovely song and I am personally glad to hear Bruno get out there and sing a solo song totally by himself and get more of the credit he deserves.
He has done a lot of different songs either with another artist such as 'nothin' on you - B.O.B' and 'Billionaire - Travie McCoy' and I think he did the better parts in these songs yet they are better known to be by B.O.B. and Travie McCoy. Unfair.
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This is the first chart song i've done so far and i've got to say, I am a fan of chart music. For some reason I come across a lot of people these days that seem ashamed by the fact they like chart music.
It's chart music for a reason, yes a lot of it is bulls**t but the same can be said about any genre or style of music.
Chart isn't my favourite kind, to be honest I don't have a favourite kind but I do personally get tired of some people judging others for liking chart music, claiming they don't like it themselves in some desperate attempt to be 'different'.
Now some people may genuinely not like chart and fair enough but the majority do. What ever happened to Each to their own? That's what makes people different.
I think Bruno Mars is an individual. He has his own sense of style is an extremely versatile artist and an incredible songwriter.
I love this song as do many other girls I know and a lot of boys. It's quite soppy but happy, romantic. Every girl wants to hear their boy sing to them (or at least say)...
"If perfects what you're searching for then just stay the same." awwwwww.
It's a lovely song and I am personally glad to hear Bruno get out there and sing a solo song totally by himself and get more of the credit he deserves.
He has done a lot of different songs either with another artist such as 'nothin' on you - B.O.B' and 'Billionaire - Travie McCoy' and I think he did the better parts in these songs yet they are better known to be by B.O.B. and Travie McCoy. Unfair.
Did you know:
- He was Hawiian raised and his real name is Peter Hernandez. He recieved the nickname 'Bruno' as a baby because he was chubby like a famous wrestler at the time.
- He has been nominated for seven awards this year. (Mostly for his collaboration with B.O.B on 'Nothin on you'
- He has writen songs or partially writen songs or sung with: B.O.B, Alexandra Burke, Travie McCoy, Adam Levine, Brandy, Sean Kingston, Flo Rida, Sugababes, Far East Movements and Cee Lo Green.
Always...
Bon Jovi - Always is one of my all time favourite songs and my Earworm for the day.Click here to watch Bon Jovi Always
I think it may have been inspired by their Greatest hits album released this week.
Bon Jovi is one of my all time favourite bands and I always thoroughly enjoy this song.
It was released as a single in 1994 and taken from their Album Crossroads. It was their biggest selling single making it high into the top ten in a few different country's such as:
- Australia
- Germany
- U.S
Bon Jovi have released eleven albums, 3 compilation albums and one live album. They formed in 1983 and are still going now.
Did you know:
- In 2006 they were inducted into the UK music hall of fame.
- in 2004 they got the Award of Merit at the American Music Awards.
- Jon and Richie (two band members) were inducted into the song writers hall of fame in 2009.
Anyone for breakfast at Tiffany's?
I've really struggled to find an earworm today. Infact i'm not sure you can call it an earworm if you got it in your head by default.
Never the less I do have a song in my head now. Its been a long day involving a long drive down to Devon. My boyfriend and I made a 'road trip' play list and the old classic 'Breakfast at Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something' happened to come on.
Click here to hear Breakfast at Tiffany's
I sang my heart out at the chorus to say the least. As did he (even if he doesn't want to admit it).
"I said what about,
Breakfast at Tiffany's,
she said I think I remember that film and
if I recall I think we both kinda liked,
and I said well thats, the one thing we've got."
Deep Blue Something released this song in 1995. It hit the number one spot in the UK and was their best song to date.
The background to the story is quite simply that he and his girlfriend are having issues, pretty much breaking up and in a desperate attempt to save the relationship he searches for something they still have in common. This is the Film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Therefore, Breakfast at Tiffany's inspired the song.
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a popular 1961 Audrey Hepburn film.
click here to view Trailer
For those who haven't seen the film Holly (Audrey Hepburn) is an extrovert, classy young care free woman who eats pastry's whilst staring into the jewellery shop Tiffany's. She then continues on, to get stuck in romantic, dramatic love triangle.
Never the less I do have a song in my head now. Its been a long day involving a long drive down to Devon. My boyfriend and I made a 'road trip' play list and the old classic 'Breakfast at Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something' happened to come on. Click here to hear Breakfast at Tiffany's
I sang my heart out at the chorus to say the least. As did he (even if he doesn't want to admit it).
"I said what about,
Breakfast at Tiffany's,
she said I think I remember that film and
if I recall I think we both kinda liked,
and I said well thats, the one thing we've got."
Deep Blue Something released this song in 1995. It hit the number one spot in the UK and was their best song to date.
The background to the story is quite simply that he and his girlfriend are having issues, pretty much breaking up and in a desperate attempt to save the relationship he searches for something they still have in common. This is the Film Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Therefore, Breakfast at Tiffany's inspired the song.
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a popular 1961 Audrey Hepburn film.
click here to view Trailer
For those who haven't seen the film Holly (Audrey Hepburn) is an extrovert, classy young care free woman who eats pastry's whilst staring into the jewellery shop Tiffany's. She then continues on, to get stuck in romantic, dramatic love triangle.
The answer is Blowin in the wind
I've been up an hour at the most and when I wondered what my Earworm was, well the answer was 'blowin in the wind'.
Yes, Bob Dylan - Blowin in the wind is the song of the day. Ask me why, I couldn't tell you.
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"How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man?"
I think it's a fair few to be honest.
This is quite a relaxed song. Most people view it as a song questioning freedom and peace. The Lyric:
"How many times must the cannon balls fly, before they're forever banned."
Is a good example of why people would consider it just that. It questions, perhaps whether or not these weapons will ever be banned because maybe if they were, peace may be more likely.?
I don't personally think it would make any difference and this world is one where peace is rare in all forms. Anyone agree?
'Blowin in the wind' was one of the first songs he release back in 1962 on his second album 'The Freewheelin''.
Dylan is a man of many talents, he has published three books with his drawings and paintings in. He has released 54 albums since 1962, almost one every year sometimes two a year. He expresses himself creatively and has a lot to say.
Did you know:
Yes, Bob Dylan - Blowin in the wind is the song of the day. Ask me why, I couldn't tell you.
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"How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man?"
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I think it's a fair few to be honest.
This is quite a relaxed song. Most people view it as a song questioning freedom and peace. The Lyric:
"How many times must the cannon balls fly, before they're forever banned."
Is a good example of why people would consider it just that. It questions, perhaps whether or not these weapons will ever be banned because maybe if they were, peace may be more likely.?
I don't personally think it would make any difference and this world is one where peace is rare in all forms. Anyone agree?
'Blowin in the wind' was one of the first songs he release back in 1962 on his second album 'The Freewheelin''.
Dylan is a man of many talents, he has published three books with his drawings and paintings in. He has released 54 albums since 1962, almost one every year sometimes two a year. He expresses himself creatively and has a lot to say.
Did you know:
- Blowin in the wind (as well as a couple other songs by Dylan) became anthems for the US Civil rights and anti-war movements.
- In 1999 it was conducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- It came 14th on 'The Rolling Stones' magazine list of 500 GREATEST SONGS OF ALL TIME.
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else.
teThis morning I got up, jumped in the shower and there, in that place where everyone finds it, I found my earworm.
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I'd also like to thank Siobhan, my housemate for bringing this song to my attention.
I love this song, its such a happy, upbeat song, its a romantic song but hasn't got that low soppy edge to it most love songs have. I've never considered myself a romantic but this song brings it out in me.
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My house mate mentioned it to me a few weeks back and its been playing in my head since.
We all know the song from Juno. A 2007 comedy directed byJason Reitman and writen by Diablo Cody.
If you haven't seen it already you really should it's a great film about a quirky teenage pregnancy and has fantastic cast:
Michael Cera - Bleeker
Ellen Page - Juno
Jennifer Garner - Vanessa
Jason Bateman - Mark
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Juno won an Oscar for Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.
Also won another 53 awards and was nominated for a further 39 awards.
I absolutely love the song on Juno. It is originally written and performed by The Moldy Peaches and I personally aren't too big a fan of their version. On Juno they sing it to one another and it feels like they mean it, the Moldy Peaches just sing a song.
The Moldy Peaches released their first record in 1996 and are a quirky look originally sadistic band. Not my cup of tea but this cover of the song makes them shine a little bit more in my eyes.
I'd also like to thank Siobhan, my housemate for bringing this song to my attention.
Can you feel my love?
Most of you will know the Adele version of 'Make you feel my love.'
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On her home page( Click here for Adeles homepage )she says: "The whole reason I called my first album “19” was about cataloging what happened to me then and who I was then, like a photo album" This is the only song on her album which is a cover but she's says it's the one that best expresses her feelings at that time.
She sings the song with such passion and beauty it makes my skin crawl. She is a Beautiful woman with a Beautiful, Original voice and it almost seems like the song was meant for her.
How do you all feel about it?
Has anyone else's favourite songs been sung on X-factor? Don't be shy let me know.
Hope you enjoy the song.
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It is one of my all time favourite songs. It seems to have become pretty popular lately thanks to X-factor and a contestant singing it for an audition.
If anyone follows X-factor you'll know Rebecca also did a version of it on saturday night.
Although she sung it beautifully you all know how it feels to see your favourite songs copied on X-factor.
Adele's version on her 2008 album '19' is a cover of Bob Dylan who originally wrote and produced it in 1997 for his album 'Time out of mind'.
She sings the song with such passion and beauty it makes my skin crawl. She is a Beautiful woman with a Beautiful, Original voice and it almost seems like the song was meant for her.
How do you all feel about it?
Has anyone else's favourite songs been sung on X-factor? Don't be shy let me know.
Hope you enjoy the song.
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