I’ve been asked on various forums for a playlist. It’s a common question. It can give you a idea of person’s age, experience, tastes, and likes. So for all of you that asked, here is my lifetime playlist:

1. Loretta Lynn “Coal Miner’s Duaghter“- cause I’m from Kentucky, yo.
2. Everclear “Santa Monica“- Swim out past the breakers and watch the world die. Yes.
3. Nirvana “Smells Like Teen Spirit“- because I graduated in 1990, and it’s still the best song of that decade.
4. U2 “Stuck in a Moment“- U2 played the soundtrack to my teen angst, but I chose this fairly newer song because it’s so true at so many places in my life.
5. Kenny Rogers “The Gambler“- everything I ever wanted to know about life I learned from this song.
6. Tears for Fears “Shout“- I was the biggest TFF fan EVER. I still turn up the radio when this song comes on.
7. “Willie McBride”- there is no artist on this one, every Irish bar singer has it on his/her repertoire. Still the best war song, and it’s almost 100 years old.
8. Beatles “Lady Madonna”- It the Beatles. The end.
9. Regina Spekter “Fidelity“- It’s Regina Spektor, voice that just melts all over you.
10. Don McLean  ”American Pie”- I included this song for its cultural significance and because it was released the year I was born.
11. Oasis “Wonderwall“- the band is full of jerks, but this song is one I can’t live without.

There’s a lot missing from this list; Madonna, Dylan, the Stones, Beastie Boys, Elvis, and one Ricky Martin song that I love (and a video that still makes me swoon), but will deny should someone actually ask.

And then there’s song, which you will now be humming all day. You’re welcome-

What’s on your playlist?

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