Crucial Track for June 11, 2026
"Jump Around" by House of Pain
I was watching Ticket to Paradise and this song played.
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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!
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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 7, 2026
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Post one of your favorite soul oldies.
I know I use classic
a bit on these posts, but I feel that this definitely one of them. Most of the Motown collection falls into my favorite section. haha! :)