Current iPod Favorites

[kybearfuzz]

When people ask me about my favorite songs or favorite types of music, it is to pinpoint exactly what I like. My philosophy is that if I like what I hear, I buy it or download it. They come from lots of sources -- friends, tv shows, commercials, radio, etc. Here's the top five of late:

• "Tony" by Patty Griffin. I think it was slacker_x who posted the lyrics to this song. While a very sad story about a gay boy who kills himself after being taunted by everyone, it really comes to life with Patty's rich voice.
  
• "Que Sera Sera" by Pink Martini. I heard this song as the background music on the pilot episode of Dead Like Me. It has a very maudlin sound, but I love the vocals.
  
• "Crazy Bitch" by Buckcherry. I have no idea. I heard it on the local hard rock station and the beat was infectious.
  
• "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood. I was hoping that Bo Bice was going to win that season of "American Idol" (even though I don't really watch). With her most recent singles being so religion-based, I figured her for an Anne Murray knockoff. In fact, I had heard this song a few times on the radio before I knew it was her. I love the lyrics and can enjoy the idea of revenge on a cheater.
  
• "Just Remember I Love You" by Beki Hemingway. I heard a guy sing this song during karaoke while I was in a bar in DC. He had a great voice and the song was simple and fun. I found this version on iTunes.

Any suggestions by the masses on what to listen to next???

Comments

[killerjoe.livejournal.com]

I'm just discovering Pink Martini, and so far, it's been all love, baby.

[586bc.livejournal.com]

Mozart in the morning, Mozart in the evening, Mozart at suppertime.

[susobear.livejournal.com]

Uhm.. i'm a big erasure fan ( guess how come i'm gay haha) and I heard about this new album Union Street (http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/albums/unionstreet.html).
At first I thought it was going to be very typically erasure.. very synthetic.
But it's accoustic. Basically Andy Bell singing with lots of guitars.
Lovely songs that I have treasured for many years with a more intimate touch.
If you follow the link you can hear some excerpts.
Boy, Home and Love Affair being some of my all-time favourites of the band.

Also by Andy Bell, and something more suitable for a gym, would be the single Crazy (http://www.sanctuaryrecords.co.uk/media/video/andybell/crazy_hi.mov). Dance music with his very unique voice.

Also, if we're feeling dancey, we can go to Bootie SF (http://www.bootiesf.com/) so we can download some of the best mashups I am listening to lately.

[mikiedoggie.livejournal.com]

I'll have to send you a CD of music. Devotchka, baby! And.. um... other stuff.

[cub-steiger.livejournal.com]

susobear mentioned Erasure (LOVE THEM!) Their opening act for Chicago '05 was Elkland, whose Golden (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=57117479&s=143441) album is a ton of fun. "I Need You Tonight" is my fav. and "Apart" is a great one for the down times of those long-distant relationships. LOL

Delerium's recent Nuages Du Monde (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=189494966&s=143441) has some awesome tracks. Try "Extollere" or "Lost and Found".

If you're in the mood for gay-friendly country tunes, try Darren Knight's My Train of Thought (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=163940674&s=143441). The title track is beggin' for a sweetheart schottische (http://www.partydirectory.com/dance/d019.htm) to be done to it. But be careful..."When Your Yellow Brick Road Turns Blue" is a tear-jerker.

[nlotic.livejournal.com]

I heart Patty Griffin!

If you like Patty Griffin...I'd suggest some Gillian Welch