Crucial Track

Crucial Track for September 3, 2025

"Firestarter" by The Prodigy

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Which song would you use to introduce yourself to someone new?

For some reason, this song came to mind. I don't think that it's me at the moment, but it resonates with some of the periods of my life.

I like that aspect of fire; the symbolism of change and how it can make things better.

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Crucial Track for September 2, 2025

"Children's Story" by Slick Rick

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Share a song that tells a great story.

The old man in me jumps up and yells about how that's when rap music was about something and kids these days with their mush mouth songs.

I'm actually a little sad to hear the backing track used in other songs because the story in this song is a good warning on what not to do.

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Crucial Track for September 1, 2025

"We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)" by Vengaboys

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What song always makes you feel better?

This song has a great beat to it. It's simple and soothing at the same time.

Amusement parks would use the song for there commercials to get people excited and it was a whole thing.

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Crucial Track for August 31, 2025

"Hopeless" by Dionne Farris

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Share a song that represents your current mood.

I woke up with a headache. Just feeling a little downtrodden. I don't feel that I met my personal goals this month.

Maybe I can turn it around later on and make next month just a little better.

Well, I'm going to get dressed and go for a walk.

I hope you have a good day.

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Crucial Track for August 3, 2025

"Brave" by Sara Bareilles

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Share a song that captures the feeling of being brave.

My family was listening to this repeatedly for months. So this is the first song that comes to mind.

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Crucial Track for July 29, 2025

"Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai

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What song makes you want to dance alone in your room?

You know this boogie is for real!

Jamiroquai has so many great songs. I don't know why I haven't been keeping up with what they have been doing.

Maybe it's because I'm too busy dancing to what they already made.

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Crucial Track for July 23, 2025

"All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls

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What song makes you want to stay up all night?

I'm actually not a fan of staying up late. Maybe because I'm an early riser or just getting old(er).

This song is a classic song written by Rick James. The bass riff is amazing and rocks you into slow groove.

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Crucial Track for July 22, 2025

"Arco Arena (Instrumental)" by CAKE

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What's a song you associate with your hometown?

Cake is a band from where I'm from -- don't be creepy -- and this song is about a building that no longer exists. But, it really gets me hyped and ready to do something. I thought about having it as my morning alarm, but I don't want to wind up hating it.

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Crucial Track for July 15, 2025

"So Anxious" by Ginuwine

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Share a song that perfectly captures anticipation.

Yes, Ginuwine has more than just Pony in his list of songs! Funny enough, I didn't know what exactly this song was about when it came out.

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Crucial Track for July 16, 2025

"Change the World" by Babyface & Eric Clapton

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What's your favorite song about change?

This song has beautiful instrumentation and wonderful energy.

Depending on the version, you can get the extra kick at the end!

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