Summertime Playlist

With Memorial Day behind us, and the hot days already upon us, it's time to start thinking of summer. So it only made sense to come up with a new playlist topic: Summertime. Enjoy! :-)

Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett - It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
ALO - Barbeque
Bananarama - Cruel Summer
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
Carter's Chord - Summer Early 60's
The Clarks - Butterflies and Airplanes
Don Henley - Boys of Summer
The Eagles - Hotel California
G. Love & Special Sauce - Cold Beverage
The Go-Go's - Vacation
The JaneDear Girls - Every Day's a Holiday
Jimmy Buffett - Summerzcool
Jimmy Cliff - Bright Sunshiny Day
Joe Cocker - Hot Town Summer in the City
John Fogerty - Centerfield
Justin Timberlake - Summer Love
Kate Voegele - Sunshine in My Sky
Katrina and the Waves - Walking on Sunshine
Katy Perry - California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
Kenny Chesney - Summertime
Kenny Chesney - Beer in Mexico
Kenny Chesney - When the Sun Goes Down
Kid Rock - All Summer Long
Lady Gaga - Summerboy
LFO - Summer Girls
Madonna - Holiday
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (Love is Like A) Heat Wave
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Dancing in the Streets
Michael Franti - Spearhead - The Sound of Sunshine
Michelle Branch - Summertime
Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful of Sunshine
New Kids On The Block - Summertime
Shaggy & Rayvon - In the Summertime
Sheryl Crow - Soak Up the Sun
Troy Olsen - Summer Thing
Weezer - Island in the Sun
Will Smith - Summertime
Zac Brown Band - Toes
2Pac - California Love

Top 100 Road Trip Songs

With the summer quickly approaching, I thought I'd come up with a road trip play list. I know there's nothing better than taking a long weekend to go on a road trip whether you're going to the beach, going to a show, or just traveling to visit family. So here are 100 songs to add to your road trip mix or play list (no particular order). As always, I tried to find YouTube videos of the songs so you could listen. Enjoy!

Airiel Down - Drive (Cars Cover)
Allman Brothers - Southbound
Andrew Hoover - Hitchhiker
Arcade Fire - Keep the Car Running
Aretha Franklin - Freeway of Love
BTO - Let It Ride
The Beach Boys - 409
The Beach Boys - Little Deuce Coupe
The Beatles - Ticket To Ride
The Beatles - Drive My Car
Bob Dylan - Down the Highway
Boyz II Men - End of the Road
Brad Paisley - Mud On the Tires
Broken Bells - The High Road
Bruce Springsteen - Pink Cadillac
Bruce Springsteen - Thunder Road
The Buchanan Boys - Wheels
Cake - The Distance
The Cars - Drive
Chuck Berry - Route 66
Chuck Berry - No Particular Place to Go
The Clarks - Hell On Wheels
The Clarks - Fast Moving Cars
The Clash - Brand New Cadillac
Coolio - Fantastic Voyage
CCR - Travelin' Band
CCR - Sweet Hitch-Hiker
CCR - Mustang Sally
Dave Matthews Band - Drive In Drive Out
Dierks Bentley - Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)
Dierks Bentley - Every Mile a Memory
Donavon Frankenreiter - Bend in the Road
The Doobie Brothers - Rockin' Down the Highway
The Doors - Roadhouse Blues
The Eagles - Take it Easy
The Eagles - Life in the Fast Lane
Eric Clapton - Crossroads
Foghat - Slow Ride
Fountains of Wayne - I-95
G. Love - Ride
G. Love - I-76
The Gabe Dixon Band - Far from Home
Gary Numan - Cars
The Gaslight Anthem - The Backseat
Gin Blossoms - Allison Road
Golden Earring - Radar Love
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Low Road
Grateful Dead - Truckin'
Iggy Pop - The Passenger
Incubus - Drive
Indigo Girls - Get Out the Map
Ingrid Michaelson - Highway
Jack's Mannequin - The Mixed Tape
The JaneDear Girls - Free Ride
Janiva Magness - End of Our Road
Jay Nash - Places You'll Go
Jeremy McComb - Wagon Wheel
Jewel - Drive To You
John Mayer - Crossroads
John Mayer - Wheel
Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
Julie Roberts - Break Down Here
Kate Voegele - Enjoy the Ride
Ken Oak Band (Oak & Gorski) - Long Ride
Kenny Chesney - The Road and The Radio
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Crossroads
Mariah Carey - Cruise Control
Michael Tolcher - Speed Feels Better
Michelle Branch - Crazy Ride
Montgomery Gentry - Speed
Mylin - Drive to Nowhere
Nelly - Ride with Me
OAR - Shattered (Turn the Car Around)
Old Crow Medicine Show - Wagon Wheel
Orianthi - Drive Away
Prince - Little Red Corvette
Quiet Riot - Highway to Hell (AC/DC cover)
REM - Driver 8
Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive
Rob Blackledge - Driving
Rodney Atkins - Take a Back Road
Roger Miller - King of the Road
Sara Bareilles - Many the Miles
Shania Twain - In My Car (I'll Be The Driver)
She & Him - Ridin' in My Car
Sheryl Crow - Gasoline
Sheryl Crow - Everyday is a Winding Road
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Sugarland - County Line
Sugarland - Speed of Life
Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere
Tom Cochrane - Life is a Highway
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
The Wallflowers - One Headlight
War - Low Rider
Weezer - Tripping Down the Freeway
Willie Nelson - On the Road Again
The Wreckers - Cigarettes
ZZ Top - Chevrolet
3 Doors Down - The Road I'm On

Weezer

Last Friday night I saw Weezer with my friend, Jaime, at the Festival Pier down at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. Panic at the Disco played before Weezer, but we were mostly there to see Weezer play. I had never seen them play live before, and have always been a fan of their music, so I was really looking forward to it. I was also looking forward to seeing the type of crowd they attracted. That's another cool thing about going to see a band for the first time - you never really know what kind of crowd will be there. It was quite the eclectic crowd - pretty much anywhere from young kids to middle aged men and women. There really wasn't any kind of drama in the crowd, which is always good, too. I included some different pictures I took on my iPhone at the show...including some very interesting outfits I saw while we were there. We also met an awesome guy who was typing the entire set list on his phone and he was nice enough to email me the set list, so I'm including that, as well. :-) There are also some videos I found from the show that other people posted...the sound or quality might not be the best, but it's better than nothing.

Weezer's Set List - 5/20/11 - Festival Pier @ Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Memories
Troublemaker
Perfect Situation
Undone (The Sweater Song)
Say It Ain't So
Dope Nose
Gone Fishin'
Photograph
Island in the Sun
Hash Pipe
My Name is Jonas
Beverly Hills
Thought I Knew
In The Garage
Pork and Beans
Only in Dreams
(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To
Buddy Holly

Weezer's Official Website
Weezer - (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To
Weezer - Troublemaker
Weezer - Island in the Sun
Weezer - Beverly Hills

Rolling Stone's Choose The Cover Contest: Lelia Broussard

Most of you who know me, know that I'm a huge fan of Lelia Broussard. I've been a fan of her music for many years now, and I am so excited about the potential of her getting on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. This contest started out with 16 unsigned bands, and after a few rounds of voting, it is now down to two unsigned artists, with Lelia being one of them. One perk of getting down to the final two artists, is playing at Bonnaroo this June. The voting for this last round lasts until July 1st and you can only vote once, which is why I'm trying to spread the word for people to vote for Lelia. The ultimate winner, in addition to being the first unsigned band to ever appear on the cover of Rolling Stone, will also receive a recording contract from Atlantic Records. The winner will also perform on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. This is a huge opportunity for Lelia, and there is no one out there who deserves it more than her. I've been to many of her shows in small venues around the Philadelphia area, and she is such a breath of fresh air. She is a true musician who connects with her fans in a personal way that is very rare in today's music industry. She truly appreciates all of the support she receives from her fan base. This could be the big break for her to finally get the recognition she deserves. So, please, go to the link I have provided below and vote for her. All it takes is one click!

Along with voting on this website below, you can also see a lot of videos of Lelia throughout this contest, and I believe you can download some of her music for free (although it doesn't hurt to go buy it to show more support lol).

Choose Lelia Broussard!

I've also included this widget to vote an even easier way! :-)

All American Playlist

Well, with the recent events, I thought it was a great excuse to put up another playlist post...this time with an All American theme. I think it's always good to remind everyone of how proud you are to be an American. What better way than through music? :-) As always, I've included videos to go with the songs.

Aaron Tippin - Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly
Alabama - Born Country
Alan Jackson - Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)
Brooks & Dunn - Only In America
Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA
Carrie Underwood - All-American Girl
Chuck Berry - Back in the U.S.A.
Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom
James Brown - Living in America
John Cougar Mellencamp - Pink Houses
John Cougar Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
Kenny Chesney - Live Those Songs
Lee Greenwood - God Bless the U.S.A.
Lynyrd Skynard - Sweet Home Alabama
Martina McBride - God Bless America
Martina McBride - Independence Day
Neil Diamond - America
Neil Young - Keep On Rocking in the Free World
Ray Charles - America the Beautiful
Rodney Atkins - These Are My People
Sugarland - Everyday America
Toby Keith - American Soldier
Toby Keith - Courtesy of the Red White & Blue
Tom Petty - American Girl

Work Out Playlist

Now that the weather's getting nicer out and everyone's got summer on the brain, I thought I'd post a work out playlist that I compiled from my own music library. I'm sure there are even more songs out there that are great to work out to, so feel free to comment and share other great work out songs. :-) If you're like me, a great work out playlist makes it a little more tolerable to exercise and gets you motivated, too. For almost all of the songs, I included a link to a YouTube video with the song (some of which are the official videos).

Airiel Down - Quick
Airiel Down - Carousel
Beyonce - Get Me Bodied
Black Eyed Peas - Anxiety
Black Eyed Peas - Pump It
Britney Spears - Boom Boom
Cajmere - Perculator
Christina Aguilera - Woohoo
Christina Aguilera - Not Myself Tonight
Christina Aguilera - Fighter
Common - I Have A Dream
Cupid - 369
DJ Khaled - We Taking Over
DJ Khaled - She's Fine
DJ LAZ - Move Shake Drop - Remix
Eminem - Not Afraid
Eminem - Lose Yourself
Eve - Tambourine
Fall Out Boy - I Don't Care (Single Version)
Fefe Dobson - Watch Me Move
Fergie - Get Your Hands Up
Fergie - Wake Up
Flo Rida - Right Round
Fort Minor - Remember the Name
House of Pain - Jump Around
James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing
Janet Jackson - Black Cat
Jay-Z - Run This Town
Jennifer Lopez - Get Right
Kanye West - Stronger
Kelly Clarkson - Whyyawannabringmedown
Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away
Kelly Clarkson - One Minute
Kristinia DeBarge - Goodbye
Linkin Park - Don't Stay
Maroon 5 - Little Of Your Time
Maroon 5 - Can't Stop
Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
Miley Cyrus - Fly On The Wall
Miranda Lambert - Getting Ready
Missy Elliott - Shake Your Pom Pom
Missy Elliott - Work It
Muse - Uprising
Nelly - Warrior
Nelly Furtado - Maneater
No Doubt - You Can Do It
The Offspring - Come Out and Play
Outkast - Bombs Over Bagdad
P!nk - Bad Influence
P!nk - So What
P!nk - Raise Your Glass
P!nk - U & UR Hand
Papa Roach - Last Resort
Paramore - Ignorance
Petey Pablo - Vibrate
Petey Pablo - Show Me The Money
Pharrell - Move
Pitbull - Shut It Down
The Pussycat Dolls - Whatcha Think About That
The Pussycat Dolls - I Don't Need A Man
The Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
The Pussycat Dolls - Wait A Minute
Queen Latifah - Champion
Reba McEntire - Turn On The Radio
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Higher Ground
Rihanna - SOS
Rihanna - Breakin' Dishes
Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive
Rihanna - Disturbia
Rihanna - Pon De Replay
Rihanna & Jeezy - Hard
Rob Base - It Takes Two
Robert Randolph & The Family Band - Ain't Nothing Wrong With That
Salt 'N Pepa - None of Your Business
September - Cry For You
Simple Plan - Shut Up
Sly & The Family Stone - Dance to the Music
T-Pain - Church
T.I. - Bring Em Out
Timbaland - We Belong To The Music
The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name
V V Brown - Crying Blood
Vita Chambers - Get Out My Head
Wiz Khalifa - Black and Yellow
Young Leek - Jiggle It
50 Cent - Till I Collapse