Herbie Hancock featuring John Mayer "Stitched up"

I don't know where I first heard this song but I am so glad I did because I love it. While I am a fan of John Mayer's voice and lyrics the true star of this song is the piano playing of Mr. Herbie Hancock. This song makes me sad I missed seeing him life last fall when he was in Seattle. The term "tickling the ivories" definitely applies to this song because it just makes it all very up beat and lively even though the lyrics imply the song is about heartbreak. It is really a treat for the ears and I recommend checking out Herbie Hancock because he is a legend.

Joshua Radin "The Rock and the Tide"

Today's song is in honor of one of my favorite shows coming back from summer hiatus tonight: Parenthood. When the show started I wasn't sure if it would be my cup of tea since I am not a parent but the show is really about family and I have one of those :-). The show also features very good music like Joshua Radin's "The Rock and the Tide" my favorite line of the song is "Everyone gets what they want too fast, these days no one knows how to make things last" and isn't that the truth? We have gotten so used to getting everything we want right away we have really not learned patience. It seems that when things don't work out right away the way we want them to we give up instead of working on them. I really enjoy this song for the worlds and the calming affect it seems to have on me hope you enjoy.

The Beatles "Hey Jude"

I first started listening to the Beatles in about the 5th grade. I went through a very big Oldies phase. I first got hooked on their early songs "Love Me Do" and "I want to hold your Hand" etc. As I grew older I started to appreciate the songs after 1966. These songs seemed to have more meaning than some of the earlier fluff. My favorite has always been "Hey Jude" I especially love the line "don't carry the world up on your shoulders" something I have been known to do often in my real life. While this song maybe long and the last few minutes kind of repeitive the message of the song is great and I highly recommend giving it a listen to.

The Naked and the Famous "Young Blood"

I first heard today's song about a year ago and really enjoyed the sound of it. I wouldn't have called it a love song and if it was the lyrics seemed a bit of a downer in contrast to the upbeat sound it had. Then last spring the song was used during the season finale of one of my favorite shows Whitney they used it for a very romantic part of the show and it made me see the song differently. I still don't really get the lyrics of the song but they seem hopeful now instead of a bummer. Now when I listen to the song it pulls at my heart strings so maybe it is kind of romantic in an unconventional way. Give it a listen.

Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse "Valerie"

Today's song is just a fun get you up outta bed moving around kind of song. It is by Mark Ronson who you may or may not know from his work as a DJ but the vocals are pure Amy Winehouse. She has such a cool voice I am sad that she isn't around to make more wonderful music. I first heard this song in the move 27 dresses (one of my favorites) and I use it anytime I getting ready to go out or even just getting ready for work because it just has that upbeat quality to it.

P.S you may have noticed I changed my colors on the blog well I had to because Tiffany blue is my all time favorite color!

Wolfgang "The King and All His Men"

Well we are in the throws of election season with all of the campaigning and conventions so when I was picking today's song "The King and All of His Men" just kind of fit. I first heard this song last spring I think on the radio maybe 107.7 the end but can't say for sure. I knew a few songs by Wolfgang and this one seemed a little more upbeat than the others. After really listening to the lyrics this line stuck out the most to me "How to be sure that what you say is the truth when I see flaws in everything that you do" how perfect is that when listening to all the nasty campaign messages. Sometimes with voting all you can do is go with your gut because there is just too much "stuff" to sort through. Anyway this song really got me thinking about politics but maybe it will make you think about other things that is what is so great about music everyone has their own interpretation. Enjoy!

Colbie Caillat "Shadow"

Feeling a bit melancholy today probably just a bit of a crash after the crazy, fun, stressful week I had. That said I thought today's song should be thoughtful and slow. I just heard this song "Shadow" last week at the Colbie Caillat concert I went to. She said he wrote it for a friend who had a horrible boyfriend. The line that struck me though was this one "I can't get no sun in your shadow" I thought about how often we allow ourselves to get caught up in the shadows of our friends, our parents or our partners without ever making things happen for ourselves. I have often sat around trying to live vicariously through someone else and it is no fun. Other people can't make our dreams come true and if you want to step out of someone elses' shadow only you can do that as well.