Just some inspiration for the day!

'Merica Playlist

I created this playlist in the spirit of 4th of July, and I decided to list some great classics and the new-ish songs that are out there today. Let me remind you of some great artists/bands that have emerged out of this great country!


Time to celebrate our nations independence! And what better to say that your proud to be american then having an awesome, 'Merica playlist?




Please note that this list is based on MY opinion, it's not a fact. And the order that they are in doesn't make them better or worse, it's just a list. Also, I know these are not patriotic songs, they are just from awesome american bands! Come to think of it, I haven't realized how many bands come out of other countries... It's crazy!

1. Hotel California- The Eagles

2. JUMP- Van Halen

3. Californication-The Red Hot Chili Peppers

4. Pretender- Foo Fighters

5. Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash

6. Billie Jean- Michael Jackson

7. Caress Me Down- Sublime

8. Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes

9. Paul Revere- Beastie Boys

10. Sinister Kid- The Black Keys

11. Love Me Two Times- The Doors

'Merica Playlist Numero Dos

This one is a little different than my first playlist. Since the first one was songs that are FROM the great country that is the US of A, I decided to make another one that has the great songs of bands that are ABOUT  the US as well!

It's 4th of July! Time to celebrate our nations independence! And what better to say that your proud to be american then having an awesome, 'Merica playlist?

Here's a couple songs that I think are pretty amazing and are a good ambiance to grilling your meats and drinking your alcoholic beverages, while at the same time watching the fireworks go off in your cul de sac and yelling at the kids to stay out of the way, while little Jimmy gets hit by a spark in his sparklers and cries his eyes out to mommy. To far? Nah, I don't think so.

So raise your flags to us! USA USA USA!!

1. Born In The USA- Bruce Springsteen
You would've HAD to have saw that coming. I mean its Bruce! And I know the song isn't really saying, "I'm proud to be an American." It's more, "This is my country, this is what they do." But let's just forget that okay? 

2. American Pie- Don Mclean
Another obvious but great song!

3. American Girl- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Gotta love me some Tom Petty.

4. American Woman- The Guess Who
The band is canadian, but it still counts, right?

And for the 5th and final song for my playlist, that I actually stumbled upon that has no reason to be in this playlist but it's still a great song so I'm counting it.

5. Play That Funky Music- Wild Cherry
Caught you off guard with that one huh? Yeah it has no reason to be in here but saw it on YouTube and I had to put it in here. I really had too.

JUST KIDDING!!

It is a great song though....

I picked this little gem instead. I really had you there, HAHAHA LOOK AT YOUR FACE! Yeah..On to more important things...

5. Surfin' USA- The Beach Boys
DUHHH!

Flashback Friday!

I know I havent been consistent with the flashbacks but I have one for this week!

Do you remember Nelly?!

First he was a rapper, then he did an album with country star, Tim Graw, then he went a little pop on us with "Just A Dream" and "Hey Porsche".

He had a lot of hit songs like, "Hot In Herre" , "Ride Wit Me", "Dilemma" with Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child,  "E.I.", and countless other hits.

Nelly was one of my favorite artists, I grew up listening to him. I'm very open to a lot of music, and rock-n-roll is my main genre but I have a soft spot for Nelly. Why? I have no idea. Even though, I'm not into his new stuff at all, I mean, have you heard "Hey Porsche"? My god....

Anyway, I'll always have love for Nelly. He's just one of those artists for me.
But here's a happy flashback for ya, one of my favorite songs, "Ride Wit Me"

And who can forget... "Country Grammar"

Guilty Pleasures

I'm sure I'm not the only one out there has a few artists/bands that made their Guilty Pleasure List. Songs that you can't help but love, or bands/artists that you hate without a doubt, but damn that one song is so good!

I've got a few, some are artists that I've listened to when I was a young girl, therefore they will always have a place in my heart.

Britney Spears (I don't care if you think she's crazy, I still love her music!)
Backstreet Boys (My first concert when I was 9 years old)
N'sync (Another boy band that I absolutely adored)
Aaron Carter (Big crush when I was little!)

Now, there is one band in the present day that I have never bought or downloaded any of the their albums. But I love every song that they have that comes on the radio. Every song is so catchy, and the lyrics are relatable and the vocals are just really good. And as long as they have been around, I haven't really heard much of a change in the style of their music. But then again, I've only listened to their famous songs. 

One Republic

I think what makes them a guilty pleasure is that they are really poppy. And I'm not really into that genre as much. But when their songs are on the radio, I have to turn it up. Something about their lyrics and music comes out to me. I don't not know why.