Earworm #39

It's been too long. My mind has been too tired to have a song stuck in it lately. But today that has changed - thank goodness.

So, I woke up this morning one the WRONG side of the bed to say the least. I was still in a crummy mood as I started my morning commute to work. My morning commute consists of taking public transportation, - and it is not just one bus but two - clearly, my morning was not looking promising. I wait for the second bus to pick me up outside of the local high school here. Every morning at 7:30 the school blasts some snip-it of a song over this ancient speaker system. It is the kind of speaker system that makes me think of Rydell High in Grease (so you can image the quality of the sound being produced). Most mornings it is something in Spanish or pop music I think; between the awful sound quality and the sounds of the morning commute it is hard to pick up most songs.

Today, at approximately 7:30 a.m., that tinny speaker came on with another tune. The traffic broke long enough for me to recognize it and it instantly turned my day around. And, ironically, brought me back to high school and choreographing high school musicals. It made my day. And continued to make my day all day long. I hope it brightens your evening as well. I also hope it makes you dance! Enjoy!

"Time Warp" from Rocky Horror Picture Show

Earworm #38

There is something about this song that just makes the day better. I think it's a perfect summer time song. Enjoy!

"Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae 

Earworm #37

Today's earworm is my new cleaning rock anthem thanks to the latest Muppet movie. I'm not sure why it's stuck in my head, I haven't done any cleaning in a long time...enjoy!

"We Built this City" from Disney's The Muppets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU4mqvGw-wY&feature=related

Earworm #36

This is one of those go to songs for when I need to relax a little bit. I love using it for yoga or ballet or whenever really. Relax and enjoy!

"Breathe In Breathe Out" by Mat Kearney

Earworm #35

I think this song was in a TV show I watched recently. Bu that's not what the song reminds me of. I read this coming of age book in high school (no I don't remember the name of it) that had a song list and this song was on it. Whenever I hear it, I think of that book and how great the song list was. Enjoy!

"Nights in White Satin" by Moody Blues

 

Earworm #34

Today's earworm is yet another showtune - sort of. I went to see Rock of Ages (the movie) last night and this song was not featured in the movie like it was the musical. I was bummed out by that. I think my subconscious is making up for it by having it stuck in my head all day. Enjoy this showtune/80's anthem!

"Oh Sherrie" from Rock of Ages

 

Earworm #33

It's a showtune kind of a week I guess - works for me! I really like waking up with this song in my head, makes me feel like my life is a musical. Oh well, a girl can dream ... Enjoy!

"Good Morning Baltimore" from Hairspray

Earworm #32

I apologize for not posting yesterday. I was choreograph on-the-go and purposely was trying to think of a song most of the day. I felt like that was cheating, so I didn't share it.

Today, I have an opening credit theme song stuck in my head. I only know the music from the opening of the show, but below is the full song. Enjoy!

"A Beautiful Mine" by RJD2

 

Earworm #31

I don't know where this came from. It was introduced to me by my once upon a time creative dance partner in crime a few years ago. We were going to do a tap dance piece about suicide to this music and there was going to be a massive ladder we would tap up and down. Maybe one of these days it will happen. Until then, enjoy!

"Everything is Alright" by Motion City Soundtrack

Earworm #30

I feel like I have the Tony Awards in my head today! Not the Tony's from last night, or even the year before that ... it's really a very odd collection. I am pretty sure none of these show-tunes have ever shared a night at the Tony Awards. But I hope you enjoy this very bizarre medley of musicals. (The last one is not suitable for children.) ENJOY!

"Puttin' On The Ritz" from Blue Skies

"Hair" from Hair

"My Girlfriend Who Lives In Canada" from Avenue Q

Earworm #29

I have no idea why this song is stuck in my head. The music video is a little risque, FYI. Enjoy!

"Cold Hearted" by Paula Abdul

Earworm #28

My inner monologue has been very active the past 48 hours and beating any earworm that tries to sneak in. But finally, after a long week my inner monologue has settled down and allowed a song to take it's place.

This song reminds me of the summer in between my first and second year of grad school. A colleague at the time asked if I knew "that song with the guitar part that sounds like whaa-wooh" and we giggled. A lot. And played a very interesting game of name that tune - but we figured it out!

Do you know what it is?

I bet - dollars to doughnuts - that you know lyrics to this song. And I bet you know the "whaa-wooh" part that I am talking about too. I hope you sing along! Enjoy!

"The Joker" by Steve Miller Band

Earworm #27

I have "eat, drink, and be merry / for tomorrow we die" being sung over and over again in my head. For such a peppy sounding tune, this is somewhat of a depressing lyric to have stuck in my head. Enjoy!

"Tripping Billies" by Dave Matthews Band

Earworm #26

Today's earworm is a short and sweet little tune by Joshua Radin. I love this whole album and highly recommend it to everyone. Enjoy!

"Only You" by Joshua Radin

Earworm #25

I have a few links to share with you today that I think compliment each other quite well. Something to watch, read, and listen to. Whenever I hear today's earworm I instantly visualize the choreography of Wade Robson. In my mind, they two are married to each other so I have included both today. I also included a link to a lovely article that explores the power of music. Happy Monday everybody. Enjoy!

"Waiting on the World to Change" by John Mayer

Choreography by Wade Robson

Can Music Save Your Life?

Earworm #24

Apparently it is showtune Sunday. I was picking up the morning paper when this tune popped into my head. I think it is a logical one. Enjoy!

"Carrying the Banner" from Newsies

 

Earworm #23

I've always thought this would be a fun song to use for an edgy dance piece. I'm not sure where I would go with it, but it's something I think about. Enjoy!

"Holiday" by Green Day

Earworm #22

I have some great songs going around my head today! I think I have gone through most of this particular album creating a hodgepodge of it all. Below are my three favorites of the album I have been humming along to today. Enjoy!

"Come On, Come Out" by A Fine Frenzy

" Rangers" by A Fine Frenzy

"Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy