Writing 101 has laid down the latest challenge and it’s to name the three most important songs in my life. Hmmmmm, this is not going to be easy! Spotify is my BFF and I love being able to think of a song and listen to it on the spot. When I think of my life, my memories are accompanied by my favorite song at the time. I grew-up in a house wired inside and out with speakers with music always on. I work to music, clean to music, play to music, jance (jamming + dancing) to music, drive to music, hang out to music–so yeah it’s a huge part of my life. Oddly enough, I have no musical talent. I sing along anyways though. It makes me happy, and I hope that you’ll enjoy the following songs as much as I do! (If you don’t love them too, don’t tell me because I’d hate to ruin any current or future friendship we might have.)
Live Your Life TI featuring Rihanna: I was two years out of college and living in Jackson Hole, WY when this song made its stamp on my life. I’d moved to Jackson, a ski town, site unseen after graduation as I wasn’t ready to end my good times and enter the “real world”. I’d heard it was fun and a modern day never, never land where I wouldn’t have to grow-up. Perfect! This song and it’s message “just live your life, no telling where it’ll take ya” was quite appropriate for my adventure. When I hear it on my playlist I’m transported back to Jackson where I’m dancing around the bar out waayyy too late without a care in the world. I appreciated it validating my decision to be a ski bum while my college friends got law degrees, MBA’s and MRS degrees.
Dancing on My Own by Robyn: I first heard this song on the HBO show Girls (forever grateful Lena Dunham) and it’s been my jam every since. It was love at first hear. I might even have made a music video to it on my 28th birthday. I will admit that “I’m in the corner watching you kiss her” is kinda creepy, but just hum through that part, keep dancing and it’s all good.
Crazy Love by Van Morrison: Classic. Amazing. Pure goodness. It warms my soul and is a very special song with a with a very special someone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyCAZRKXaQk
What are your favorite songs?
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