So, a lot of you have shared you top 25 albums of all time as part of The Album Project which I appreciate more than I can explain, and I have a new project...
The Singles Project.
Here is the deal...
What are your favorite five songs of all time and why? The reason could be musical...or autobiographical...or even scatological (meaning you cannot use the lavatory without humming the theme to "Knight Rider"...come on...it's a thing)!
They do not have to be in order because I know for some, it would be akin to choosing which child you like more and I don't wish to make anyone into a character from a Styron novel.
Without further ado, here is my list:
Divorce Song - Liz Phair
This song was my life for a long time. What is means to me is that some times, being in a bad relationship is better than being alone, but the whole pull of yourself into the abyss of your own doubt, and feelings of failure, and the weight of the expectations of people who have your best interests at heart can be suffocating.
The River - Bruce Springsteen
In my opinion, no one sings about the failures of lost youth and disappointment with life better than the Boss. I listen to this song and I can see myself in a similar situation if I hadn't been lucky and made decent choices.
Throw It All Away - Zero 7
Just for the lyric, "Side One, Track Two, on a record of you" which strikes me as the most romantic thing I have ever heard.
This Modern Love - Bloc Party
When I say that I want to live my life like an indie rock love song...this is what I mean.
Troy - Sinead O'Connor
For the longest time, this was my favorite song in the world, and after more than 20 years, it is still one of the songs that I will sing in the shower. Plus, it helped set the standard for the type of woman whom I ultimately fall in love with, much to my detriment.
So...same rules as before...there are no real rules, but if you want to participate, please send me an e-mail, a message on Facebook or leave your list as a comment.
I'll bite.
ReplyDelete1. Clair de Lune ~ Claude Debussy: I first learned this song when I was 14 years old and performed for the Guild. Impressionist, poetic, and epic. It's what a sunrise would sound like.
2. Prelude in C# minor ~ Sergei Rachmaninoff: A song about a man who is buried alive and wakes up in his coffin: it's dark as Clair de Lune is light. Compelling stuff.
3. Hey Pretty ~ Poe/Polyester Bride ~ Liz Phair/Here and Now ~ Letters to Cleo: All songs that remind me of being hot, single, and in my late twenties. It's a three way tie.
4. La Vie en Rose ~ Edith Piaf: Exemplifies my life: lots of shit but always a happy outlook on things.
5. Ave Maria ~ Schubert: Will forever remind of my mother.
Tracey, Great list. I am trying to find good videos for the classical pieces.
ReplyDeleteI will have it up later today!
Thanks for doing this!
The River would probably be on my list although it would be a close race with Thunder Road.
ReplyDeleteAYD, Atlantic City almost made the list...
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