I wrote about this song another time, but yeah this was my first "favorite" at Wild. I used to drive home after work listening to it with my windows rolled down, feeling all pimp and stuff...
But there are more!
It's weird to think this was just a year ago.
To be honest, working over there in the Sea Shanty was one of the best/worst times of my life. I miss it, on the real.
I was a kid when MTV was new, so there are a ton of songs but here are two.
Madonna - Open Your Heart
I love Madonna. Sue me. I listened to a lot of Madonna growing up. But I remember this video from being little.
I also listened to a metric ton of Prince but he's a butthole and won't let his music be posted on Youtube. This is annoying.
The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter
I also LOVED the Bangles when I was in 2nd & 3rd grade. My friend Ria and I tried out for the talent show lip syncing to Walk Like an Egyptian. We didn't make it obviously but we had great outfits. Ria had all the best clothes. I can't remember when she moved away, but I do remember her mom telling her we couldn't be best friends anymore after she moved away. Stupid, who tells their kids that?
Tomorrow is the last day of this meme and I'm actually going to have to write real posts after this. Wow. Should be...fascinating.
No explanation today kids... if you think you know why, maybe you're right, maybe you're not.
Guilt is weird... You can feel guilty for doing something. You can feel guilty for NOT doing something. Maybe I feel guilty for a combination of both...
Another one from the friends of the program Hardnox. "Fist Pump," is hilarious. It's also currently being used by the play off seeking San Francisco Giants on their "Fist Pump Cam." Make sure you check out the 10.2.10 Giants Game to see Hardnox perform this at AT&T park.
And obviously I want all my friends (all four of them here in Chico, ha ha) to have a huge party. No one is supposed to be sad. Jennifer already agreed to make sure it's quite a party, and she's younger than me so she'll make it happen when she's 85 and I'm 90. ;-) Bring your drinking boots.
This is a dumb question little meme, because I'm never going to get married. And that's not a woe as me statement, I just don't see it in the cards/stars for me. Let's be real, I've been asked twice. And almost a year later exactly, I was out the door. I'm just not the marrying type I guess. Too stubborn.
That being said, when I was younger and thought that it may happen and maybe I did have a big moon eyed crush on some guy I thought was just *perfect* (he is mind you, just not for me) I'm sure the idea crossed my mind. Sometime before I was even 21. And in this silly immature happily ever after senario, this was the song:
Back here in reality, when my ex and I were really talking about getting married (and yeah, we had all the fun parts planned out) this was going to be our first dance, because think about where we lived and who our friends were:
But hey, that never happened either.
Only a few days left of this meme, then I might actually have to make blog posts again!
This is another odd/hard one, so I'm going to post a couple:
Dashboard Prophets - "Ballad For A Dead Friend"
Oddly enough I heard this song for the first time during an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I know next to nothing about this band and wasn't surprised that every video I found on youtube of it had something to do with some television show that had extremely dedicated fans that make fan videos. Don't ask me why, I just wasn't. Anyway this song always makes it into my sad bastard playlist. It's really the perfect song to feel sorry for yourself to.
Incubus - "Love Hurts"
It's very Junior High of me, but in the recent past I was often sad or at least bummed out because of this one guy I knew. We both really like Incubus. So when I was sitting around moping about this one guy I knew, this would be a song I'd listen to. Quelle immature. And no it's not who you think it is. Or maybe it is who you think it is. I'll never tell.
Bush - "Out of This World"
Another song I heard for the first time during an episode of Buffy. Seems odd, given what I do for a living, but Bush isn't really a band I listen to much, and this wasn't a radio single. Anyway this is pretty good sad bastard music. I listened to this a lot when I first got up here to Chico, on my iPod at night next to the pool.
Against Me! -Turn those Clapping hands into Angry Balled Fists
This was on a mix cd Jennifer made me back in the Grover Beach days. We were both having a crappy winter and she made some CD for us both that reflected this. I listened to this song every single morning driving up the 101 for the entire month of November in 2005. Because I think we both felt like this that year. If something didn't do SOMETHING we were going to lose our minds and we were so bored we were actually angry about it.
"Turn those Clapping Hands Into Angry Balled Fists" - Against Me!
Sleep on pillows made in Singapore Wrapped in comforters Sweating through sheets Drinking coffee in the morning Floating on Airplanes across the vast seas
And your house is made of wood Central air, central heat You got your furniture of particle board Your doors are locked for, for safety
And you walk in leather shoes Pants of denim, a black cotton sweatshirt And you do what you do because doing can start to form a habit
And you drink all night long And you sleep through the morning And if something doesn't break I'm just gonna go, go fucking insane
And you sweep up the floor when it's dirty You do the dishes, when the sink's full And when the refrigerator's empty well it's time, it's time, it's time, it's time to go the store
You put your books on a shelf Clothes arranged in the closet You hang the things on the wall that you don't wanna be so easily forgotten
I hate these songs I hate the words That the singer is singing to me I hate this melody I hate this stupid fucking drum beat
But I'm not gonna tell anyone What I'm really thinking about Keep them conversations on the surface Just keep on smiling Just keep on saying Everything's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright [x2] Alright [x11]
Commencement is one of my favorite albums and to be honest, this band brought a lot of people into my life and I wouldn't be the same for not knowing them (the band themselves and the people) so they deserve a place in this meme.
This question is dumb because the answer to it is "ALL OF THEM," as I live in the radio. However I just made a road trip and listened to quite a few stations and this is the one I heard a lot on that trip.
I discovered this song on a road trip with an ex of mine I'll call Q. I'm gonna be straight up here, Q was a jerk. He was mean and manipulative and he'll never admit it or apologize. But I was in love with him in this really weird oblivious way because I thought he was THE ONE or something equally idiotic. This was our first road trip, we'd gone to Santa Barbara so he could cover some film conference for work and I walked around at the downtown area and went to a few record stores.
I bought a couple of "punk" compilations for the punk show I used to host and this song was on one of them. It came on as we were leaving Santa Barbara on our way to some wineries and he asked me if I'd spend the night at his house again that night (two nights in a row?!) and everything felt perfect.
Later when he dumped me in this really cruel manner and then fell off the face of the Earth, I decided that song sucked and I never wanted to hear it again.
This was so my song there for a hot minute. Still is on some level, but I'm definitely in a better place in my head about something.
Vague it up a bit Bell. Jeeze. Anyway this is a great song. I'm posting it as a song that described not currently describes me, because honestly I can't think of anything that describes this place in my life...
Whataya Want From Me Lyrics
Hey, slow it down What do you want from me What do you want from me Yeah, I’m afraid What do you want from me What do you from me
There might have been a time I would give myself away (Ooh) Once upon a time I didn’t give a damn But now here we are So what do you want from me What do you want from me
Just don’t give up I’m workin’ it out Please don’t give in I won’t let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, what do you want from me What do you want from me
Yeah, it’s plain to see that baby you’re beautiful And there's nothing wrong with you It’s me – I’m a freak but thanks for lovin’ me Cause you’re doing it perfectly
There might have been a time When I would let you step away
I wouldn’t even try but I think you could save my life
Just don’t give up I’m workin’ it out Please don’t give in I won’t let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, what do you want from me What do you want from me
Just don’t give up on me I won’t let you down No, I won’t let you down
So Just don’t give up I’m workin’ it out Please don’t give in I won’t let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, what do you want from me
Just don’t give up I’m workin’ it out Please don’t give in I won’t let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, whataya want from me (whataya want from me) Whataya want from me whataya want from me
This isn't one of my favorite songs by any stretch but since I didn't write anything about September 11th... anyway this song always reminds me of September 11th and not just because the album came out that day.
I just remember how worried I was that day. My boyfriend at the time lived in Los Angeles, and his area of town was evacuated and I couldn't get him on the phone. While nothing happened down there, I just remember being scared out of my mind for him and so relieved when he finally did call.
(playing catch up, and finishing this meme. I went to Taste of Chico with Jeremy and Adele on Sunday and didn't finish this on time. Sue me.)
It was the exact moment I knew I was going to quit my job in San Luis Obispo. I'd gotten off the phone with someone who's advice I wanted. I was scared. I was shaking. I was excited. I walked back into my old boss's office to tell him that after a week of stressing and crying all over the place, I was taking the job and that I was going to leave. It was hard for me to look Jojo in the face and quit, to be honest. When he hired me less than a year before that moment, he changed my whole life again by getting me back into radio and giving me a home for a little while at that radio station. The minute I walked into the SLO studios on Buckley and met this kid, I met my brother I never knew I had. My radio bizarro me. I walked in for an interview and thought I was meeting a future boss and really I ended up meeting one of my most cherished friends.
So there I was, full of nerves and sad and excited, not knowing if I wanted to cry or throw up but I told him. And he smiled and was happy for me, even if he gave me a hard time and still does give me a hard time about "abandoning" them. But that moment right before I said what I needed to say... I don't think I've ever felt such a weird mix of emotions and yet the next moment once it was out of my mouth, I was positively giddy. I had done something I always wanted to do, and because of the love and support of the people at my last job and my family and most of my friends, I had done it.
This song reminds me of San Luis Obispo. More specifically my last three months in San Luis Obispo. We were playing it constantly around mid-March and never really stopped. I reminds me a lot of driving the 101 to work or to the Black Sheep for lunch with Nicole. Or driving home from the Grad late at night and hearing it on the station. Sitting after hours chatting with a friend until my phone would ring to snap me out of it...
This is the last song I heard while actually in San Luis Obispo. I was at that 76 station on S. Higuera and had just filled my car up and stepped into my car and there it was. I remember reaching for my phone to text someone and then thinking that no, I had to get on this freeway all by myself and go. And I did.
Finally figuring out how to be a great Program Director. Getting to a larger radio market. Losing that last 10 pounds. Managing money better, although you really can't get blood from a stone, you know?
I used to think that falling in love was part of this too. I'm not so sure now.
I want to always be creative though, surrounded by creative wonderful people, great friends and good times. That's all I want right now.
This one is hard because I have song that reminds me of everyone... Seriously if you know me, you have a song. So eff it meme, I'm going to do a couple here:
Oh yes, you see Poison here. "Look What the Cat Dragged in" reminds me of the most fun I ever had, ever because of the beautiful and insane (in the best way) Jen Wa the Destroyer. I think we listened to this song a million times when we were going out to wreck shop on SLO or some crap dive bar in Grover Beach. Or some club in Hollywood where we were trying to get out of work actors to buy us Thai Food at 4am. (Don't ask.)
The Urge - "Jump Right In" reminds me of the summer after high school when my BFF Megan and I were doing absolutely nothing. We rode the bus around, went to movies, laid out by my pool and stole cars basically for a couple of months. Oh and went to dance clubs in the "bad part of town," and the mall. Typical. But I hear this song and I'm 17/18 years old all over again. Ahh yes, my 18th birthday party where the fire department showed up. Ha ha.
Bob Marley & the Wailers - "Simmer Down" reminds me of my old boyfriend Chris who I've written about so many times, I don't need to explain him. But this is one of those many random songs he introduced me to and loved.
Train - "Hey Soul Sister." If you know me, you don't need the explanation. I could do an ENTIRE post about this person/songs. Hazard of what I do for a living I suppose. If you don't know, guess, you're probably right. Stupid idiotic song. God it's cute though.
And finally....
Katy Perry - "Teenage Dream," look I'm just as mad at myself for liking this song/album but it's really good. And I'm pretty warped from my year at the pop station. One thing, watch this video and if you've ever driven from the SLO area to Santa Barbara / Ventura... you'll recognize some of this. It's totes the 101. By the way when did Katy Perry get hot? Where was I when this happened? Oh right, who does this song remind me of? Oddly enough they know that they do. And it's not who you think. So ha?
I miss being made to laugh until I cry. I miss feeling like everyone I'm around knows exactly what I'm saying. I miss my friends who loved me anyway when I was unemployed and fat (ugh god unemployment didn't agree with me at all!) I miss dancing. I miss da mothereffin' booth. I miss all the things that were never said. I miss sip and bitch. I miss my family.
