2009: Most played songs on my ipod

It's the end of the year and there's a ton of top 10 lists going around on the internet.  I had the idea of checking in with my ipod's most played list of songs that I added in '09.  This means that the song could have been released at another time, but I didn't discover it until this year.  I tend to get obsessed with a new album and put them on repeat.  For this reason, I'll only take the top song from an album and move onto another.

Here's the top 5:

1) Don't Let Me Stop You by Kelly Clarkson - This is def. one of the better power rock pop songs off of Kelly's All I Ever Wanted album.  For someone's who been through way too many partners for one year and held onto a few past expiry, this was a good song for me. 

2) Touches You by Mika - Not added until September and yet it's #2 on my list.  Why?  Cuz it's soooo freakin' awesome.  Yes, it totally riffs on George Michaels, but who cares.  It's music.  In concert this last October, it was my favourite song and had the entire crowd dancing.

3) 4ever by Prince - So many people destroyed Prince's 3 album release (well 2 from him, one from his protege).  But like every other album released by an artist, there's a few great tracks on each album.  4ever is a story about waiting on a love, well forever. :)

All I Want To Do by Sugarland - This is a country song.  Which started my semi-renewed in country again.  It's an upbeat positive song about being in love sung with an awesome southern twang.

I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas - Unlike the rest of the list, I seriously can't stand this song now.  There was a time though, when it pulled me out of the blues and gave me faith that today would be a better day. 

There you have it, my ipod's top 5 played songs of 2009.  Judging by this, I was craving some good times and love this year.  What was your top played song of 2009?

Work It Out with Music

Continuing w/ the music theme of the week, let's talk work outs.  I, for one, could not work out unless I have music helping me in the background.  Music takes me away from the pain, boredom, and frustration of working out.  In between reps, I get to groove a little and this hypes up the routine.  Or if I'm going for a run on the treadmill, I lip sync along to the track to the amusement of those around.

I rejigged my workout playlist on my itunes tonight and here's the run down.  Links to some of the songs that you may not be as familiar with.

Hello Seattle - Owl City

Outta My Head - Leona Lewis

Spy - Shakira

Don't Stop Believin' - Glee Cast

Looking For A Good Time - Lady Antebellum

Wait Your Turn - Rihanna

Morning After Dark - Timbaland

Tik Tok - Ke$ha

Rock Wit U - Janet Jackson

Funhouse - P!nk

Touches You - Mika

3 - Britney Spears

Sweet Dreams - Beyonce

Now Generation - Black Eyed Peas

Fascination - Alphabeat

What songs are on your work out set list?

Music In The Summer

You know it's the summer time, when songs that are light and fun start to come about. I can't even recall what last year's song of the summer was?? Any help? I think 2 years ago it was 'Umbrella', there was 'Promiscuous', 'We Belong Together' and of course, the list goes on.

Here's what I'm listening to right now as we head into the summer season...yep, all pure pop-ness.

Kelly Rowland is the biggest star to come out of Destiny's Child. Mark my words. Time will make this statement very very true. Beyonce is all flash and really, I'm soooo tired of her. Kelly works at being original, tries different things and is FAR MORE beautiful than Beyonce can ever aspire to be. For the summer, she's hooked up with a mega DJ to put out what will surely be a huge international hit.

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I'm not going to lie. This one will take a few listens to really get into it. But I swear that you will be humming the chorus as your day goes on. The interesting thing that BEP has done with this album is to release non-singles as singles. The #1 hit 'Boom Boom Pow' doesn't really fit what US audiences tend to enjoy it, yet they ate it up. This one is just a smooth summer jam that you can chill to on the patio.

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My pick for summer song of the summer is Jordin Sparks' 'Battlefield.' Congrats to her for getting a instant hit song written for her. Plus, she has made a super grown up video. If you were able to not get into her first hit song, Tattoo, then you might be able to avoid this one. If you liked that song, you're going to love this one.

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What pop songs are in the running for your songs of the summer?

I like these songs right now...

This is off Prince's new double album and it's just super sweet and awesome. Me likey!!!



I didn't really expect to like Lily Allen's new album, but I do. Then this song started with this awful country beat and I thought I'd definitely hate it. But nope, it's HILARIOUS!!!



I think this song sums up every relationship after it's over and you look back and realize that it wasn't meant to be and you've moved on.



The Black Eyed Peas are BACKKKKKK! They're experimenting with some new sounds and this one is definitely heavy on the dance beats. It's cool, cuz really there's not much vocals, just a lot to dance to. Lo and behold, it's #1 on the Billboard charts. Here's to trying something different and finding out that it can lead to huge success!!!

That's what I'm enjoying this week...how about you?