shame, shame, I know my mother freakin' name. forgive me friends, for it has been a month or so since my last blog. (was that a little blasphemous? will the church be lighting torches in my front yard by morning? because I was told that playing communion when I was little was also blasphemous. I sometimes forget my boundaries. my bad.) *CONFIRMED- I am still easily sidetracked. so back to the business that is Jimmie Taylor and the world he lives in. 2010 is obviously coming to an end, and it will soon be time for me to finalize my Best of '10 music playlist collection. since I've yet to document anywhere other than my journal and my ipod years 2004-2009, I figured I'd get a jump on my New Year New Attitude. (I refuse to use the word 'resolution'.) I will start and move in rewind, because my favorite button on the DVR remote (other than record) is rewind. 2009 ended up being a 4 playlist set, because frankly, good music was up in my face constantly. I tried to whittle it down to three, to no avail. so here is round one of the songs that represent me and someplace in my life for the year that was 2009. (again, I know- 2010 is ending, but I still have to edit that list!)****************************************
2009 Volume One
1. 90210 Season Two Theme Song ~ The Zip Code that returned to my life in '08 returned to season 2 in '09 with a new (less like the original, boo!) theme song. For the record, this new show is nowhere near to my heart what the original was and still is. But I am blessed to have it in any form back in my life.
2. ONE IN EVERY CROWD by Montgomery Gentry ~ Once in awhile there comes a song that sums me up in less than 4 minutes. This would be one of those songs. (Minus the Harley-drivin', woman lovin' part.)
3. MY LIFE WOULD SUCK WITHOUT YOU by Kelly Clarkson ~ The Original Idol of America (and my best friend in my alternate life I have written in my head) returned after an album I wouldn't label as a favorite. This is pure pop candy I can't get enough of, and my ears might have cavities from listening to this song so much.
4. ALREADY GONE by Deborah Gibson ~ I know she's back to 'Debbie' now, but that didn't happen until this year, so please don't try and correct me. I am fluent in the life and times of La Gibson. This is a song most likely not even heard of outside of Deb's Circle of Fans. This wasn't an album cut, rather an online treat to the fans who have been waiting SO LONG for new music. Deb Gib remains an all-time favorite and constant inspiration.
5. BAYLEIGH'S SONG by Alan Jackson ~ When I make my playlists, I also make my own rules. This is, of course, originally titled SISSY'S SONG. The name is never mentioned in the song, so it was easy for me to change it. (But please don't tell Alan.) When I was a paraeducator from 2000-2002, I had a student in my class named Bayleigh. Bayleigh was a sophomore in high school and passed away after a freak auto accident in 2009. Not more than 20 minutes after finding out, I heard this song on the radio for the first time ever. I get chills thinking about it, and it will forever be Bayleigh's Song to me.
6. MY HALLELUJAH SONG by Julianne Hough ~ File this one under Songs that Make my Heart Smile. After I'm discovered and become an instant celebrity, I would love to have Ms. Hough as my partner on the 54th season of Dancing with the Stars. (Actually, I'd prefer her brother, Derek, but that's another blog.)
7. COME BACK TO ME by David Cook ~ Idol Addiction. Help.
8. DON'T STOP BELIEVING by The Cast of gLee ~ File this one under The Show that Would Forever Change the Landscape of My Best of Year-End Lists. (where are these alleged files, anyway?) This show snuck up on me as a sneak-peek after the Idol finale. My goal in life? To turn the WORLD into gLeeks.
9. THE CLIMB by Miley Cyrus ~ This is the point where I reallyreallyreally want to alter the course of history and do I little deleting, or a little retooling, if you will. As much as I can't stand Miley in 2010, back in the day ('09 to be exact) this song was a staple. I adore The Hannah Montana Movie as well as the soundtrack.
10. I COULD BREAK YOUR HEART ANY DAY OF THE WEEK by Mandy Moore ~
Sometimes I forget Mandy Moore is even a singer. And then she comes around and reminds me. Love her.
11. I RUN TO YOU by Lady Antebellum ~ "I run from hate, I run from prejudice, I run from pessimists, But I run too late, I run my life, Or is it running me, Run from my past, I run too fast, Or too slow it seems, When lies become the truth, That's when I run to you"
12. FIVE BROTHERS & A MILLION SISTERS by Joey McIntyre ~ New Kids on the Block reunion!! My 4th NKOTB concert in my life, and my first in nearly 2o years. This number by Joey was probably the highlight of the concert for me.
13. LET IT ROCK by Kevin Rudolf ~ True Confession: I had to look up just now who sings this song. I fell in love with it when it was performed on Dancing with the Stars. And I've already forgotten who sings it, one sentence later.
14. WHERE I'M FROM by Jason Michael Carroll ~ Sweet country song that reminds me of El Dorado, Kansas... and that's where I'm from.
15. STRAIGHT THROUGH MY HEART (SOLDIER DOWN) by Backstreet Boys ~
Vintage BSB. As long as Nick Carter remains a Boy on the Backstreet, so will I.
16. MR. MCCLENNEN by SheDaisy ~ I got this sneak-peek from the girls' upcoming album... (that has YET to be released!! Damn label politics!!) This song is one of my fave SheDaisy songs and I am craving the entire album!!!
17. OUTSIDE MY WINDOW by Sarah Buxton ~ Let's hear it for another country artist from Kansas!! Ms. Buxton hasn't had anywhere near the success of our Martina McBride, but this song brings a smile to my face. I tend to root for the Kansas peeps.
18. OOH, OOH BABY by Britney Spears ~ This song was on Brit's BLACKOUT (such a scary title for such a scary time in her life!) in 2007, but was a standout number from The Circus Starring Britney Spears concert I attended in '09. From the 5th row, I witnessed my dear Brit appear as if by magic out of nowhere at the start of this number. I loved the concert so much, it was hard not to include the entire setlist from that show in my Best of '09 collection.
19. SHINE LIKE THE SUN by the Cast of 9 to 5, Broadway Musical ~ One day I will see this show on Broadway! (wait- is it even still on Broadway? bad gay!) I saw this number performed on an episode of The View (stop judging me) and kind of fell in love with it. And I think anything Dolly Parton touches turns to gold.
20. I WANNA MAKE YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES by Dierks Bentley ~ No big reason for this song other than the fact that I lovelovelove Dierks.
21. DEAD FLOWERS by Miranda Lambert ~ I love how haunting this song is. The first time I heard it was the first time I saw the video and I was mesmerized. Haunting.
22. WHAT I CAN NOT CHANGE by LeAnn Rimes ~ This song was on LeAnn's 2007 FAMILY album (one of my all-time faves) but didn't make the cut for that year. I found LeAnn's book of the same title in the airport in NYC coming home from my friend's wedding. (Not being an avid reader, I can easily justify paying airport book prices. Plus, it's LeAnn.) The book came with a cd single of a slightly-different version of the song. It's chilling, and it's LeAnn at her finest. "I will learn to let go what I cannot change. I will learn to forgive what I cannot change. I will learn to love what I cannot change. But I will change, I will change Whatever I, whenever I can."
And with that, there's the end of Volume One, 2009 style. 3 more to go!!
