#14

Herman's Hermits - "Silhouettes (On the Shade)"



The oldies have been pouring in lately, and something about Herman's Hermits I like. Their unique sound, maybe. Their catchy rhythms, perhaps. Their sweet name? Definitely.

#13

Jay & The Americans - "Come a Little Bit Closer"



Hey! An oldie! I love oldies! Imagine if someone came out with a backing band called "The Americans" right now? Beyonce and the Americans? Justin Beiber and The Americans? Unless it was Toby Keith, it would be really bizarre. People would probably want to see their passports and crap, challenging their patriotism... I just can't see it going over well. But "Jay"? Yup, he got away with it. (Hey! My first blog-ramble! It's a milestone!)

#12

David Gray - "This Year's Love"



Putting the iPod on shuffle can help discover old favorites. Like David Gray. This Year's Love might be my favorite of his. I don't call a lot of songs gorgeous... but this song is gorgeous. There. I said it.

#11

The Shins - "Goodbye Girl"



The original by Squeeze isn't bad either, but this cover by The Shins is really doing it for me today. I love how simple it is, but you really feel that James Mercer loved the original and had a blast covering it. This has been on repeat for the last hour.

#10

Martin Solveig & Dragonette - "Hello (Original Mix)"



I wish I could remember where I came across this song because it rocks and I want to see if there's more like it. It's pretty hard for me to find a song that I can enjoy hanging out at home, driving in the car, or listening to at a club. But this has accomplished all three. (You know, because I go to all those clubs and stuff.) But I'm really loving this song

#9

Queen feat. David Bowie - "Under Pressure"



Random anecdote: every time this song used to come on, I always got upset when it wasn't Ice, Ice Baby, and would change the song. I guess that wasn't really anecdote, but the point is, now I love this song.

#8

The Who - "Tommy, Can You Hear Me"



So simple. But so great. The loop could go on for 10 minutes and wouldn't get old. I'm really upset I never got to see the actually show Tommy. Must've been fantastic.

#7

A Tribe Called Quest - "Scenario"



Such a classic. What else can I say? The rhymes are tight, the flow is insane, the beat is legendary. It's just a great track. Love having this one in my head. Listen and enjoy.

#6

Michael Franit & Spearhead - "Say Hey (I Love You)"



WHY IS THIS SONG EVERYWHERE NOW?? So I really thought I was late on the Michael Franti bandwagon. I just started listening to him earlier this year, and was really digging it. Heard this song, liked it, and didn't think too much more of it. Then suddenly I feel like it's now playing everywhere. Radio, Corona ads... it's impossible not to get it stuck in my head. Now it can be stuck in yours, too.

#5

Cee-Lo Green - "Fuck You"



When I first heard this song, I immediately loved it. And two months later? Still love it. Everything about it. The jazziness, the soul, the lyrics, the fact when you sing along with it you can repeatedly swear. It's perfect. I have a feeling this will be one of those songs that will stay on my playlist for quite a while to come.

(And 2/2 on decent songs! A new record!)

#4

Simon and Garfunkel - "A Hazy Shade of Winter"



It really is a relief when a good song finally gets stuck in your head. Somehow I came across The Bengles cover of this, which consequently reminded me of the original--which I much prefer. I might be on my annual S&G kick, but will try to refrain from posting them incessantly in the next week.

#3

Cali Swag District - "Teach Me How to Dougie"



I'm rating myself 0/3 so far for music quality. That being said, when you're out late at night and see the 300-pound bouncer starts Dougie-ing, this song kind of becomes an icon and can't not be dubbed "Song of the Night". So here you (unfortunately?) go.

#2

Taylor Swift - "Speak Now"



So this really wasn't what I was going for when I started: day one having a song from my 90s arch nemeses, and day two the current pop princess.  But the rules were set and I have to abide by them.  I somehow stumbled upon her album, and am now mildly intrigued hooked.  And the title track?  Just as catchy as all.  I'll save this one for the car.

#1

Hanson- "Thinking 'Bout Something"



Starting off with a track from Hanson's really going throw this whole blog for a loop.  But per the rules of My 365, I unfortunately have to begin with this song.  I thought they were gone.  For good.  Or so I had hoped, but turns out they started their own label and are back in action.  Go figure.  This little doozy isn't so bad really, and has been stuck in my head all day.  A little bit of pop, a little bit of funky soul, and a little bit of Weird Al (on tambourine as seen in the video.)  So, with that, I give you day one of what is certain to be a lesson in why blogging shouldn't be open to everyone.