Mandaris"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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!
"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.
"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!
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"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.
"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.
"Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego?" by Rockapella
A favorite a capella (no instruments, only vocals) track.
I think this is one of the first examples that I can think of. It's stuck with me because it was on the show. I actually am pretty bad about geography, but it was something that was on.
But, going back to the song. It's fun and super catchy. It might get you to learn something.
