Toe-Tappin' Tunes and Sappy Sad Songs

As I was cranking the tunage on my way into work this morning, I decided to compile a list of my top 10 faves. When you have a really long commute (like me or Mel), you have lots of time to think about what you're going to blog about for the day. Okay, so here goes:

Top 10 songs that make me crank it up and smile:

1) "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi.
(I love, love, love anything by this band - I celebrate their entire musical carreer - but this one just happens to be my favorite)

2) "Groove is in the Heart" by DeeeLite.
(This song reminds me of going to the underage lame-ass dance clubs on Sunday nites, and dancing like a raving lunatic because we just got hammered in the parking lot before we went in)

3) "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
(For those of you who don't know, this man makes me drool. And even though he dedicated his "autobiography" to his dick, I still think he is hot, hot, hot)

4) "Give a Little Bit" by Goo Goo Dolls
(Even though this is a remake, I dig it. And for some reason, while I'm usually pretty good at memorizing the words to songs, this one causes me to be lyrically-challenged. However, I still crank it up and sing along - wrong words and all)

5) "Today" by Smashing Pumpkins
(I just like the words to this song. And even though Billy Corigan reminds me of a slimy jerkweed I used to date who stole money from me and treated me like shit, I still like his music. Although I've heard his poetry makes him look like a no-talent ass clown)

6) "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor
(This song is dedicated to every loser jackass that dumped me and thought I would be permanently scarred. Well guess what? I'm doing just fine. In fact, I'm better than fine. I'm fantastic and my life is wonderful, so Phuck you!)

7) "Brown-Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison
(This is a song my dad used to sing to me when I was a little Lo Lo. Plus, my girlfriend dedicated it to me at her wedding. And what's weird, is that I have brown eyes, too!)

8) "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot
(First of all, Lo Lo got back. Secondly, we played this song at my wedding, and one of my good friends "smacked that ass" during the whole thing. Gotta love the girl-on-girl action. Good times, good times)

9) "Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Brooks & Dunn
(My parents, who are wonderful dancers, have an anniversary the day after me and hubby. (Don't worry - they were married 30+ years before us!) Anyway, at our wedding, we surprised them by dedicated this song to them, and they got out on the dance floor, did their kick-ass routine, and got a standing O. While they were both a little pissed about it (embarrassed is more like it), it was the one part of the reception people talked about for months & months. Hey, it's a lot better than: Hey, remember the guy who got so shit-faced at your reception that he vomited all over and passed out in the crapper!?)

10) "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
(My parents used to be huge Neil fans. When I was younger, they went to lots and lots of his concerts. I remember them playing this song on the old record player at home. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.)

Top 10 songs that make me weep like a girl:

1) "Thank You" by Dido.
(This song was the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding. It wasn't supposed to be this song, but the stupid ass DJ forgot to bring the song we wanted to dance to - See #2. Nonetheless, I like the song, and I'm sending a "thank you" out to my husband. Although he knows nothing about my blog!)

2) "I Love You Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel
(This song was playing in the background the first time Mr. Lo Lo told me he loved me. It was supposed to be our wedding song, but the stupid ass DJ phucked up and forgot to bring it - See #1. Oh, and the lame ass tried to "make it up to us" by playing the Barry White version. Incidentally, not the best remake....)

3) "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle
(Since my dad always used to give me butterfly kisses when I was a girl, we danced to this song at my wedding)

4) "My One True Friend" by Bette Midler
(I danced with my mom to this song at my wedding. I think it's a rip-off that mothers of the bride get slighted. So both of my parents walked me down the aisle - since they both raised me - and I danced with both of them at my reception)

5) "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womak
(This is the song we dedicated to our bridal party at our wedding. I just love the words. In fact, my hope for all of you readers is that YOU dance! Oh, and I think I'm done with the wedding references. Sorry...)

6) "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw
(Just a few days ago, I actually listened to the words. This song made me weep for about an hour!)

7) "A New Day" by Celine Dion
(My husband and I had many complications trying to have a baby, and then our son was born 3 months premature. He is just perfect now - in fact he'll be a year old next month! - but this song just reminds me how much he was wanted, how much he changed my life, and how much I love that little monkey!!)

8) "I Will Remember You" by Sarah Mc Lachlan
(This song, of all things, reminds me of my dog, Zach, who died. He was such a good dog with an awesome personality. And this song came out right when he passed. I love you little buddy, wherever you are!)

9) "Heaven" by Live
(I love the words to this song. When he references his daughter... well, that's how I feel about my baby. "I don't need no one... to tell me 'bout Heaven.... I look at my daughter, and I believe!")

10) "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFarren (Is that his name? Oh, who cares!)
THIS SONG SUCKS SO MUCH, IT PHYSICALLY PAINS ME AND MAKES ME CRY!

Anyway, that's a little insight into the complexity that is Lo Lo. What are your faves???