100 Favorite Songs: 66-70

I...don't know.


66. “Mushaboom” by Feist (2004)

Sometimes Feist is a little too twee/hipster for me to really like, but this song is all the adorableness in the world in under 4 minutes.


Cute cute cute.


67. “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye (1973)

The best part about working at Burgerville was setting the jukebox to "Let's Get It On" at least twice a shift.


Too sexy for clothes, apparently.


68. “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger (1984)

Yeah. I went there.

If you must know, mostly because the build up to the chorus is perfection.


Proof that emotional investment is directly tied to how much you sweat.



69. “Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)” by Phil Collins (1984)

Simple melody, great vocal performance, heartbreaking devastation.


How good does this sound live? Phil, you're great.



70. “King of Pain” by The Police (1983)

I love that the melody on the first chorus becomes the harmony to the rest. Also, I love Sting.


So many shorts.

Medley of the Day: Fulfilling my civic duty edition

Today I filled out my absentee ballot for Washington state*. This is the first presidential election I've been able to vote in, so I think that calls for a medley about America.

First up, Simon and Garfunkel's "America". Please bask in Art's hair and vest in this live version:



The American dream vs. Reality in West Side Story's "America", complete with fabulous choreography:



I think the most important thing we can learn from the following song is not that "You Can Still Rock in America", but that Night Ranger had more than one hit:



Did you think I could do an America medley without a country song? Here's Waylon "Good Ol' Boys Writer"Jennings with his song "America":




*Would you want to vote in Utah?