I have a confession: I'm not that into music. In fact, I worked on this Top 10 list for over a week to come up with ten whole songs that are timeless for me. Well, maybe #10 isn't "timeless." That was the wrong word...how about "10 songs that I love." Anyway, I haven't bought a CD since the 90s and I often find myself driving with the radio turned down. And I don't recognize most of the music over the intercom at the gym.
I primarily listen to Christian radio, but even still, I don't know who sings what. I know who Stephan Curtis Chapman is and Point of Grace and Mercy Me, but that's about it. Oh, and Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, but duh...they've been around forever. I even knew who they were in high school, and back then I was into hard-core rap and heavy metal. Before you ask: yes, really. And, why? Well, I was obviously confused, that's why.
I primarily listen to Christian radio, but even still, I don't know who sings what. I know who Stephan Curtis Chapman is and Point of Grace and Mercy Me, but that's about it. Oh, and Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, but duh...they've been around forever. I even knew who they were in high school, and back then I was into hard-core rap and heavy metal. Before you ask: yes, really. And, why? Well, I was obviously confused, that's why.
1. I Will Be Here, by Stephan Curtis Chapman. That was the song that we played for the first dance at our wedding. We changed the first dance song at the last minute and the DJ had to go buy the "Wow 2000" CD on the way to the reception. He was so accommodating...I didn't find out that he did that until afterward. I sigh every time I hear it...I guess it's "our song."
2. Yeah, by Usher. I'm sure it was over-played on the radio during it's day, but it is impossible not to bob your head when you hear this song. And I bop around a bit when I hear O.M.G. too. What can I say? Usher knows how to throw a good beat together!
3. Dare You to Move, by Switchfoot. This is played on Christian and secular stations anymore. It was from the movie A Walk to Remember, which I've mentioned, I just love.
4. Against All Odds, by Phil Collins. He did a live album when I was in college and it reignited my love for this song. Because I was 7-8 years old when it was first released and I think I was still into Cindy Lauper or Hall and Oats back then.
5. Revelation Song, by Kari Jobe. This is my favorite version of this song. The link is a longer version, but it's powerful. Love it. Chills.
6. Round Here, by Counting Crows. Instead of waking up to an alarm during my senior year of college, I woke up to this CD gently playing "Round Here." I continued getting up and dressed as the next few songs would play, then I'd head off to class. Hearing this song brings me back to my sorority room, on my top bunk, snuggled in my navy and hunter green flannel down comforter. Every. Single. Morning. Ah...memories.
7. November Rain, by Guns 'n' Roses. Listening to this song on You Tube (after searching it to attach the link) took me immediately back to high school. I LOVED this song. I loved that it was 9 minutes long. I loved that the video was such a production. I loved Guns 'n' Roses from their first album in 7th grade. For some reason, as I've been typing this post, this song kept popping into my head, so I decided it must be included.
8. Hello, by David Cook. Yes, from American Idol. Again, this version of the Lionel Richie song gives me chills. I loved the arrangement, Dog.
9. It's Business Time, by Flight of the Conchords. This is a comedy team, not a music group, but every once in a while I get the tune stuck in my head. Especially when I hear the term "business socks." This and the Toyota commercial with the song "Swagger Wagon" will pop into my head at the weirdest times. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you must click on the links for a laugh.
10. Holla Back Girl, by Gwen Stefani. I realize this song was also probably over-played in its day, but a re-mixed version was on a CD that many of the gym instructors use in class. Every time I hear it, I get pumped up and work out just a teeny bit harder. It makes me very bouncy in step aerobics, that's for sure.
So that's my list. I could have listed many, many songs on K-Love Christian Radio. That's all I listen to, unless I'm at the gym or something's playing on the speakers while I'm shopping. I'm pretty out of touch with mainstream music, but my kids and I can sing most of the lyrics of any song played on K-Love.
What's your favorite song???
5. Revelation Song, by Kari Jobe. This is my favorite version of this song. The link is a longer version, but it's powerful. Love it. Chills.
6. Round Here, by Counting Crows. Instead of waking up to an alarm during my senior year of college, I woke up to this CD gently playing "Round Here." I continued getting up and dressed as the next few songs would play, then I'd head off to class. Hearing this song brings me back to my sorority room, on my top bunk, snuggled in my navy and hunter green flannel down comforter. Every. Single. Morning. Ah...memories.
7. November Rain, by Guns 'n' Roses. Listening to this song on You Tube (after searching it to attach the link) took me immediately back to high school. I LOVED this song. I loved that it was 9 minutes long. I loved that the video was such a production. I loved Guns 'n' Roses from their first album in 7th grade. For some reason, as I've been typing this post, this song kept popping into my head, so I decided it must be included.
8. Hello, by David Cook. Yes, from American Idol. Again, this version of the Lionel Richie song gives me chills. I loved the arrangement, Dog.
9. It's Business Time, by Flight of the Conchords. This is a comedy team, not a music group, but every once in a while I get the tune stuck in my head. Especially when I hear the term "business socks." This and the Toyota commercial with the song "Swagger Wagon" will pop into my head at the weirdest times. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you must click on the links for a laugh.
10. Holla Back Girl, by Gwen Stefani. I realize this song was also probably over-played in its day, but a re-mixed version was on a CD that many of the gym instructors use in class. Every time I hear it, I get pumped up and work out just a teeny bit harder. It makes me very bouncy in step aerobics, that's for sure.
So that's my list. I could have listed many, many songs on K-Love Christian Radio. That's all I listen to, unless I'm at the gym or something's playing on the speakers while I'm shopping. I'm pretty out of touch with mainstream music, but my kids and I can sing most of the lyrics of any song played on K-Love.
What's your favorite song???
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OK, just typed a long post, and blogger ate it.
Glad to see a GNR (guns n roses) song on here. they are one of my top 5 bands of all time. however, i feel almost 'guilty' for them being one of my favorite bands, considering I listen to mostly christian bands and christian radio (K-Love is also one of my favorites) - listening to Rock music about sex, drugs, and other stuff just seems WRONG!
My #1 song would have to be by bon jovi. which one, i don't know if i could pick just one. I've had a crush on Jon Bon Jovi since i was about 5 years old...
oh, and I LOVE the swagger wagon commercials. considering i drive a toyota sienna - my cool quotient went up dramatically when i saw those. i was like - that is soooooooooo me. ;)
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