From Inmates to Playdates

One of the things I received in my Christmas stocking this year was an iTunes gift card.

I was pretty excited because I keep a running list (ahem!) on my iPhone of songs I want to get from iTunes. Unfortunately for me, I forgot that I had the list and went on iTunes all willy nilly looking for some old school tunes.

I thought it would be fun to share those selections because y’all I got some really good stuff. Perhaps some of them will trigger some memories from back in the day.

1. Wayfaring Stranger – (SELAH) – This one isn’t so old school. In fact it’s more new school, but I discovered Selah about a year ago and I really like them a lot. My favorite song of theirs, a medley, Precious Lord, Take My Hand / Just A Closer Walk With Thee was the first song of theirs I purchased.  Oh, and in case you’ve lost sleep wondering how to pronounce their name, it is pronounced SAY-LA. You. are. welcome.

2. Must Be Doin’ Something Right - (BILLY CURRINGTON) – I like this song because of the line that says, “And close those deep, blue, need you, eyes!” Because I need McDaddy and most days he can see it in my deep blue, need you, eyes.

3. Father Figure – (GEORGE MICHAEL) – Circa 1987. This reminds me of my majorette days at Horace Mann Junior High School.

4. Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me – (GEORGE MICHAEL & ELTON JOHN) – I like the part in this song where George Michael says, “Ladies and Gentleman, Mr. Elton John!” I like the piano parts, too.

5. Do Me! – (BELL BIV DEVOE) – Oh. My. Word. This song makes me smile so much. Back in the 90’s, this was one of my favorite songs. I also liked their song, Poison. I think this will be a great song to listen to when I’m rekindling my relationship with the stinkin’ treadmill.

6. Every Little Step - (BOBBY BROWN) - If I had a dollar for every lap I roller skated to one of Bobby Brown’s songs, I could buy me something real nice. I probably shot the duck to his songs too, but sadly, my duck-shootin’ days are over. Him and Paula Abdul’s hits were great to skate to.

7. At This Moment - (Billy Vera & The Beaters) – I’m not sure why I like this song, but I do. It was one of the first songs I ever recorded from the radio on one of my many Compilation Tapes (many of which I still have to this day thankyouverymuch!). I love the whole “WHATWOULD You Think, I would do at this moment when I’m faced with the knowledge that YOU just don’t love me!” That really is a great piece of work regardless of the lyrics. LOVE IT!

8. The River Of Dreams  – (Billy Joel) – This song makes me want to dance. I blasted this song many-a-times in my first car, a Buick Regal (aka as The Skregal).

9. Need You Tonight – (INXS) – “There’s something about you girl, that makes me sweat – I’m lonely – AHHHH!” A great tune and some even better music. Again, another great treadmill tune!

10. The Living Years – (Mike & The Mechanics) – Another one of those songs that has special meaning to me. Back in 1988 (if my memory serves me) a friend of mine lost his mother to cancer. This song was a hit during that time and reminds me of my friend every time I hear it.

11. Every Breath You Take – (The Police) – “I’ll be watchin’ you!” Enough said.

12. Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now - (Starship) – Remember the movie Mannequin? This was the hit song from that movie and again, it reminds me of my Junior High School days.

13. One More Try – (George Michael) – What can I say? I loved me some George Michael back in the day AND I still love his music.

Now, wasn’t that fun? Yes, I thought so!

Next week: Stevie has claimed my Thursday Thirteen for another picturefest of Random Things Around The House. Hope to see you there!

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