Mandaris"Vedanta" by Clevers
A song from the last gig you went to.
My wife knows someone from the band. It was really nice to see someone play something live.
Crucial Track
Crucial Track for March 6, 2026
"California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)" by Katy Perry
A song from the 2010s that you like or means something to you.
This was the first single on the Teenage Dream album. I think it really cemented Katy Perry as a pop icon as it dominated the charts. When it came out, it felt like it was on the radio everywhere! I don't know if it's because I listen to top 40 stations and live in California.
It felt like song that you could just have on in the background and not cause too much fuss.
One of the things that really struck me is that this album is the first to have 5 number one singles after Michael Jackson's Bad. Good Job Katy.
Crucial Track for March 5, 2026
"She Don't Have to Know" by John Legend
A song you've seen performed live, or would really like to see performed live?
I saw him preform this song and talk about this song on stage. It was a funny exchange and he interacted with playfully with the crowd.
Crucial Track for March 4, 2026
"West Coast Love" by Emotional Oranges
A song that you discovered in an unusual way.
I got this song from my niece who I don't see usually. She's got pretty good taste in music.
Crucial Track for March 3, 2026
"End of the Road" by Boyz II Men
A song that reminds you of a particular friend.
This is the song that they played at my Junior High graduation. I remember feeling that I was never going to meet my friends again as we were going off to the next step in our lives.
We were done being children, we were going to High School!
I din't know it was a love song until much later. At this point, it marked the end of something else.
Crucial Track for March 2, 2026
"Are You In?" by Incubus
A song that reminds you of one of your favorite places.
My favorite place to be in is a zone of relaxation. Just chilling and having a good time with friends and family.
Crucial Track for March 1, 2026
"Sh-Boom" by The Chords
What song makes you feel like you're in a dream?
Oh man, it's good to hear this song make a little bit of a revival after the Cars movie. My wife used to have a CD of soda shop doo-wop and this was the first track.
Crucial Track for February 28, 2026
"Holiday" by Madonna
A song that reminds you of your last vacation or holiday.
I like to think of the version from The Wedding Singer where Adam Sandler's character is completely miserable while singing it.
Hopefully, I'll be able to make it somewhere nice.
Crucial Track for February 27, 2026
"Makeba" by Jain
A song in a language that you don't know.
I don't remember where or when I came across this song, but I'm happy that I did. I tried listening to other songs but it feels like a different style. I'll try doing a listening session tomorrow to see if I feel the same way.
Crucial Track for February 26, 2026
"It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M.
If today were a genre, what would it be? Pick a matching song.
Just kidding, but this does remind me that I should watch "Don't look up".
