Mandaris

I was watching Ticket to Paradise and this song played.

Crucial Track for June 5, 2026

"Trebles Finals: Bright Lights Bigger City/Magic" by The Treblemakers

Which song do you associate with your favourite city?

I like the fact this song could basically be any city. I heard the Cee-lo version first, but Pitch Perfect had this wonderful mix.

Crucial Track for June 4, 2026

"Once In a Lifetime (Live)" by Talking Heads

Pick a song that matches what you are really thinking about just now

I feel that this somewhat calms me down when I'm facing the questions about what I've done with my life. I'm linking to the live version because I love this concert album.

Crucial Track for June 3, 2026

"Chicken Dance" by The Official Oktoberfest Band

What's a song that you like but most of your friends don't.

My daughters used to have a Father-Daughter dance every year and this was one of the songs that would play. It was my favorite because everyone could do and just be silly.

I love the lyrics that we made up for the chorus

I don't want to be a chicken I don't want to be a duck So, I shake my butt! clap clap clap clap

Some of the other dads did not like it as much, but doesn't matter, because I got to dance with my daughters.

Crucial Track for June 2, 2026

"Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)" by Digable Planets

Post a song that's a different speed than you're used to

I like this song because it wasn't like anything that I had heard before or really since. It's three people rapping on a jazzy beat and just having a chill vibe.

I'm going to add this to a playlist and check out the album later today.

Crucial Track for June 1, 2026

"Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar

Post a song that mentions another recording artist or artists.

This is the most prominent song that comes to mind.

A lot of rap songs mention other rappers but it's been a while since I've seen one blow up like this.

They sung it at the Super Bowl!

Crucial Track for May 27, 2026

"Yellow" by Coldplay

Pick a song that reminds you of a color. What color?

My wife would listen to this song repeatedly. I used to hate it but now I think about it fondly.

Crucial Track for May 10, 2026

"Dentist!" by Steve Martin, Michelle Weeks, Tichina Arnold & Tisha Campbell

Post one of your favorite Broadway songs.

I think it's very fitting as it is Mother's Day at the time of this writing.

She said "My boy, I think someday You'll find a way to make your natural tendencies pay" you'll be a dentist

I feel bad for other people who take this role as I always envision Steve Martin doing it and yelling Oh, Mama!.

Crucial Track for May 8, 2026

"Corn Puddin'" by Cecily Strong & The Cast of Schmigadoon!

Post one of your favorite musical performances from a movie.

The Schmigadoon Broadway show is doing really great and there's talk about bringing the show back for a third season.

This beat Shrek the musical because of recency bias.

Crucial Track for May 4, 2026

"Untitled (How Does It Feel)" by D'Angelo

Share a song you love that has parentheses (in the title).

D'Angelo hit this one out of the park. I remember a couple of my friends talking about the music video. I certainly thought that he was going to be a big star.

Unfortunately, fame, drugs, and depression cut his career and life short.