SuperGoddess's Playlist Volume 4: Holiday Fun

It has been a really long time since I posted a play list, and the truth is I'm super busy this week, and am really struggling to keep up with NaPoBloMo. So I thought with Christmas right around the corner, it would be fun to share some of my favorite Christmas Carols. And believe me I love Christmas Carols.
I love almost every version of Baby It's Cold Outside. But I have always loved Zooey Deschannel's folksy, earthy voice, so this is probably my favorite version of the song. Christmas Wrappings by The Waitresses is a really fun, off beat Christmas Carol. I picked this song for this playlist because of the lyrics, "Bah, humbug!" No, that's too strong 'Cause it is my favorite holiday, But all this year's been a busy blur, Don't think I have the energy,To add to my already mad rush, Just 'cause it's 'tis the season." Is anybody else feeling that way this year?
All Alone for Christmas is a song that is on the Home Alone Christmas Soundtrack that I own. It has always been my favorite song on the soundtrack, because of the lyrics and upbeat tempo. And really nobody ought to be alone on Christmas. Also, I think any Christmas playlist would be incomplete if it didn't include All I Want for Christmas is You from that adorable girl from the movie Love Actually. When I was a child I was just as obsessive as I am now, and I used to drive my mother nuts asking her to replay Come on and Ring Those Bells over and over again. So listening to this song, always makes me really nostalgic about my childhood Christmases.
My all time-favorite Christmas Carol hands down is Carol of the Bells. I love the lyrics, I love how easily they flow. And no one does that song better than the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. A few years ago my grandmother told me that when she was in her 20's, she had moved to Chicago. So one Christmas she saved up all her money to go home , and took the whole trip down sitting on the floor of a passenger train. She said that the song I'll be Home for Christmas came on, and touched her so much, she teared up. So everytime I hear this song, I think about my grandmother.
When my nieces were itty bitty, they thought Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer was the funniest song ever. So when I hear that song, I am right there with my nieces, when they were just a little bigger than babies giggling and giggling. They were so precious. I chose Santa Baby because I love that it is a "sexy" Christmas Carol. Finally, What Child is This? has always been my favorite Christian Christmas Carol. I love that is has the same melody of Greensleeves.

Wedding Playlist (Served with a little Sappiness)

Most everyone has gotten their cds from the contest now, so I guess I can reveal the mystery of what is on them. I know you guys have been checking my blog 100X a day, waiting impatiently, wondering when she will just tell us already. (I don’t have an inflated sense of self-worth, nope-not at all). Hehe. I hope you aren't too dissapointed that didn't send you Britney Spears new cd! I put a lot of thought of what songs I was going to add, and in what order. Here is what I came up:

#	Song	Artist
1	Feels Like Home	Chantal Kreviazuk
2	Amazing	Josh Kelly
3	Hungry Like the Wolf	Duran Duran
4	Be Be Your Love	Rachael Yamagata
5	All For You	Sister Hazel
6	Forevermore	Katie Herzig
7	Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)	Looking Glass
8	Hey Julie	Fountains of Wayne
9	Hazy	Rosi Golan ft. William Fitzsimmons
10	Don't Stop Believing	The Journey
11	The Show	Lenka
12	In My Life	Allison Crowe
13	1234	Feist
14	Stolen	Dashboard Confessionals
15	Fearless	Taylor Swift
16	Only Wanna Be With You	Hootie & The Blowfish
17	The Way I Am	Ingrid Michaelson
18	Accidentally in Love	Counting Crows

Feels Like Home is the song we chose for our first dance. The song word for word just describes what this relationship means to me, and I can’t wait to share that moment on the dance floor with Adam. Josh Kelly put on a small concert at my college my freshmen year. I even got to talk to him for about 20 minutes after the show. He is a kind guy, and I love his musical style. Amazing is one my favorite songs by him. I felt obligated to let Adam choose a few songs since he is the groom and all. He loves 80's music, so his first pick was Hungry Like the Wolf.
Be Be Your Love is a great ballad song with great lyrics. My only regret about this choice is everyone is going to think that "Be Be" is a typo (even my spell-checker keeps trying to fix it). I choose All for You because that is a song almost everyone knows, so hopefully that will be enough encouragement to get people to embarrass themselves out on the dance floor. I first heard Forevermore on an episode of One Tree Hill. (My musical taste is obviously very edgy). I really just love how fun this song is, plus Kate Herzig is just incredible.
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) is Adam's second choice, not that I'm complaining. It’s a classic song, and I think its fits in nicely. Hey Julie is one of the catchiest songs ever, and this is a much better Fountains of Wayne song than Stacy's Mom. Not that I’m hatin on Stacy’s Mom. I listen to Hazy all the time. It is my favorite song on the mix. I guess I like it because it reminds me of that moment you have in a relationship when you realize you are falling in love, and you wonder if this person could really be the one for you (or if you were in over your head). I also adore how the man in the song echoes the same fears. Go buy it on ITUNES now, you won’t be sorry.
I bet you can’t guess who picked out this song…Adam lives for Journey, and what is a more iconic song than Don't Stop Believing? I love love love Lenka's unique style of music, and the best line from The Show is, "Life is a maze, and love is a riddle." I'm sure it will upset some people that I would add a non-Beatles version of the song In My Life to the play list. But this is the song I plan on dancing to with my father. I haven't always been really close to my dad, and we are trying hard to mend our relationship. But I didn’t choose a father/daughter song because that would feel like a sham. So I think this slow downed female version of the song, is a nice alternative.
1234 is a song you probably know from the IPOD nano commercials. It's a fun song, and isn't getting married just a culmination of "those old teenage hopes". Yeah I have a confession to make, I totally love Dashboard Confessional, and Stolen is just a wonderful love song. I added Fearless for a couple of reasons. First, I love country music and I couldn't believe I hadn't added any before this. Second, I love Taylor Swift, I love her music, and if she was just a little older I might do inappropriate things with her....
My philosophy is that every good mix ought to have a little Hootie & the Blowfish, and really how can you not like "Only Wanna Be with You"? I once saw an interview with Ingrid Michaelson that said her goal was to write a love song using less than 50 different words. That is how The Way I Am came about, I love the whole concept behind the song. Accidentally in Love is just a great song to end the mix with and will be the last dance at the wedding.



P.S.-This weekend I'm flying home for my bachelorette party, and on Sunday I'm having a bridal shower. Saturday is going to be crazy, and I have heard whispers of a condom necklace. I can see myself sitting in P.F. Changs-tipsy, with a condom necklace, praying we don't get kicked out. I'm going to die. Then take pictures. And maybe write about it. Have a good weekend guys, see you next week.

SuperGoddess's Playlist Volume 3: White Trash Ho' Not Included

Once upon a time I had XM radio, and I got to hear new songs before my fellow, FM friends. I loved asking them, "Have you heard the new song by such and such artist?" They would of course say, “No," and then I would bask in my self-righteous specialness. Ok so I never felt self-righteous, but it was pretty darn cool. Then one day my mom took my car to the shop to have it looked over for "safety" or some other such foolishness. My car was broken into there, and my XM was stolen. It was never broken into at school or any of those times I parked it in bad neighborhoods, but apparently the MECHANIC is the DANGEROUS place.

Although they refunded me the money, I never replaced it, because I had some other bills to pay. Soon after I moved to California and dropped out of the music scene completely (I've been busy sleeping, watching soap net, and having staring contests with the dog). So when my friend asked me if I had heard a few new songs, and I couldn't name one of them, that felt WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. So I went on the hunt and I sniffed out these finds.



This time last year I saw Taylor Swift in concert, and she brings so much energy & passion to her shows. I know she is young and I’m straight, but given half the chance I swear I would have my way with her (she is HOT). As cheesy as it may be, I’ve loved every song she has ever put out. Love Story is no different, plus I’m a sucker for period pieces.



Boys with Girlfriends by Meiko has been obsessively playing on my ipod all day long. Meiko has a voice as smooth as whiskey and twice as addicting (I don’t talk like that, I just wanted to see what it was like to take the tone of pretentious reviewer, ha). I think I love the lyrics because I was once abandoned by a good guy friend, when he got a girlfriend. I don’t think this is the official video; it seems some one just shot it themselves. Most images are just the girl and sometimes her dog (um, ok)? But at second 27 you can see the exact pair of Sketchers I have. How cool is that?



Eric Hutchinson's, Rock & Roll, is from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 movie soundtrack. (A movie, which by the way, made me bawl not once, not twice, but FOUR SEPARATE TIMES). The song is just a lot of fun, and I could listen to the chorus for the rest of my life and never get tired of it. Plus, it doesn't hurt that Eric Hutchinson is cute in that “rough around the edges” sort of way.



I'm from the country, I grew up in the country, and country music will always be a huge part of my life. It’s really simple music, its all about love, sinning, and heartbreak. But there is a kind of comfort in simplicity. I love the song, Cheater, Cheater by Joey & Rory (the band name is so cutesy). I do love her southern twang, but I may really love the song because it asks the question, "Where'd You Meet that No Good White Trash Ho'?"

What are some of your favorite "new" songs?

SuperGoddess's Playlist Volume 2: Blowing Up the Ipod

About a month ago I put together a play list of my all-time favorite break-up songs. For June's play list I decided I would just put together the top 15 most played songs on my Ipod. Risking any embarrassment that may come. Just kidding. I think my music is cool, so you should too!

I snagged the song Hey Julie by Fountains of Wayne when I first heard it played on Scrubs. It was on an episode with Mandy Moore playing JD’s klutzy, klutzy girlfriend. The lyrics and the melody are just too fun to resist. A play list of mine would not be complete without a little Billy Joel. Because what is life without a little Billy Joel? That’s right there is no life, and Piano Man just happens to be my favorite Billy Joel song.

Tristan Prettyman is an amazing folk singer, and her songs like Hello make you feel like you are peeking into her diary. Feathers by Coheed & Cambria is so catchy, and I just love when they belt out the lyric, “You’ve Been Such a Liar…”

Colbie Calliat has very quickly become one of my favorite artists. And yes her song Oxygen is sticky sweet like most of her other songs. But in a way that makes you smile. Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson is actually my cell phone ring tone for Adam. Seriously this song is so relaxing that if I were to lay down and put it on repeat; I would be out like a light. Plus I love the food banana pancakes so it's the best of both worlds. IHOP anyone?

I saw both Jason Aldean and Josh Kelley in concert. They are both just as talented in person as they are on the radio. And that is rare. I love Amarillo Sky for its simplicity. Plus I idealize the farm life. And in regards to Josh Kelley's Amazing, what girl doesn't like to be told she is amazing? But believe me it is not just a typical love song.

It’s safe to say Hallelujah may just be my favorite song ever. I’ve loved every version I’ve ever heard. And I really don’t prefer one version to another. But Kate Voegele recently released this version. And it’s interesting to hear it from a female, gives it a new perspective. When You Were Young by The Killers is not only the one song I can ROCK on guitar hero, its rifts are magnificent. And the lyrics are pretty killer too (oh yes I went there, can you say cheese ball?)

Miranda Lambert and The Wreckers are the most kick ass artists in contemporary country. There are a million reasons to love Gunpowder & Lead, the beat, her voice, and the story. But most importantly it has the lyrics, “I’m going to show him what little girls are made of…Gunpowder & Lead.” Michelle Branch, of The Wreckers, is more talented in her country career than I ever thought she was as a pop artist. But she was always a good singer. The Good Kind is one of The Wreckers most beautiful songs vocally.

Yes, I'm one the masses who fell head over heels in love with the movie Juno. And in the beginning I thought the music was odd, but grew to love it. Anyone Else But You by The Moldy Peaches is one of the best songs from the movie. Even if their name sorta grosses me out. But I'm just not very hardcore.

I love show tunes and For Good is my favorite song song from the musical Wicked. It can stand alone out of context as well. I heard Music is my Hot Hot Sex by Cansei De Ser Sexy on an Ipod commercial and went and bought it. And it really has nothing to do with sex I promise. I just like it because it's fun to dance to.

SuderGoddess's Playlist Volume 1: Break-up Songs

Don't you hate how when you ask someone the question, "What kind of music do you like?" And they answer, "Everything." It doesn't seem like it's an honest answer. But I really do like a little bit of everything pop, rock, oldies, and *gasp* even country. Music has always been my escape and a source of happiness.

Even though I really am goo-goo, ga-ga eyed with my fiance, and don't see a break-up in the future. I think break-up songs are essential to our culture. And that people will never get tired of these songs and bands will never stop writing them.

I've put together a playlist of some of my faves. These cross over many muscial genres and have many different messages.

Stronger Woman by Jewel and Love Don't Live Here Anymore by Lady Antebellum are songs about finally standing up for yourself and getting over the scumbags that keep pulling you down. And yes, you may tease me but Mandy Moore and Ashlee Simpson did make the cut. Gardenia is an AMAZING ballad about learning about yourself because of a break-up. And I do see Ashlee Simpson as a litte bit annoying, but her voice has a raspy quality I do love. And Little Miss Obsessive has lyrics I can really relate to.

Our Last Night by Better than Ezra is probably my favorite song right now. Lovely, lovely song about reflecting back on a long, lost Summer Love. Kate Vogele is a skinny, little thing with a bluesy sound. And Wish You Were is a testament to how sometimes we refuse to acknowledge how wrong a person is for us.

Shakira's Song Don't Bother is an kick ass song that reminds me of my high school days of blasting Shakira in my room, and dancing around in my underwear. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a fun song about a break-up gone terriably, terriably wrong.

Missing You by Tyler Hilton and Insensitive by Jann Arden are both covers of older songs. But they are tastefully done, and always put me in a reflective mood. I’m also a huge fan of Taylor Swift and her song Cold As You is just stunning.

I've had a crush on Jonathan Rhys Meyers ever since I first started watching The Tudors. I knew the boy was a fox. But who knew he could SING. His song This Time from the movie August Rush is nothing short of amazing.

Hate Me by Blue October is something I chose because it is about total selflessness. Letting go of someone because you know it’s what is best for them, even when it’s not best for you. Plus the lead in with the voice mail from his mother is haunting. It may just give you chills.

Takin' Off This Pain by Ashton Shepard always makes me want to drive to the nearest bar, dance on the tables, and flick everyone off. Not really. But its still fun.

And last but not least is Coin-Operated Boy by The Dresden Dolls. The beat is unique. And the song sometimes leans to the side of dirty, but only in a double entendre kind of way. But its really about a girl who is just "bitter" about dating and men. And when I hear it, I can't get it out of my head for hours.

So now I ask you what are your favorite break-up songs?