My Playlist Part 2

The Playlist Continues!

For Part 1 of my play list click here.

16. How To Be Dead - Snow Patrol
I just love the lyrics - though it reminds me of no one in particular, it's anthematic of the conflicts I've had with people I've loved who've had destructive vices and addictions - of material, emotion and substance. "Dr. Jeckyll is wrestling Hyde for my pride."

17. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy - Elvis Presley
Everyone needs Elvis on their playlist! The version I love is from his Comeback concert because it sounds as disorganized and real as any jam session. The song is mediocre but in my mind, this is a shredding, raw true rock vocal. I'm listening to it now and can literally feel hip shakin and a curl on my lip.....

18. Rotterdam (or anywhere) - The Beautiful South
No other song evokes the feeling of being on the Continent for me more than this song. I first heard it cuddled up in a British Airways sleeper seat, full from an Indian dinner, taking off from Chicago heading for London, Venice and Rome. Later on, it would still be the perfect theme song to Switzlerand and Germany. As I listen to it now, I just really want to go to Amsterdam and Holland. Hmm.

19. Teardrop - Massive Attack
This song is a literal work of art. It's got some very deep running memories for me, of New York City - where I bought the single. The apartment I had in Mayfair in London. Inverness in Scotland. Tea, coffee, Thai food, persil detergent and ropa vieja on the floor.

20. Across the Universe - The Beatles
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass They slip away across the universe Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting thorough my open mind Possessing and caressing me.. Jai guru deva om..Nothing's gonna change my world...Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes..They call me on and on across the universe..Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box they tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe..Jai guru deva om..Nothing's gonna change my world ..Sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing through my open ears inciting and inviting me..Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns..It calls me on and on across the universe.. Jai guru deva om.. Nothing's gonna change my world.
/'nuff said.

21. Lonely Town - Frank Sinatra
There are songs far more meaningful to me in Frank's repertoire but this song captivates me more than any other at this time in my life. It's got a beautiful arrangement and melancholy lyrics that you can't get away from.

22. Clocks - Coldplay
Be cynical and say it's over played. The piano on this is classic.

23. Twist of Fate - Olivia Newton John
Oh, how many songs can transport you to a single 3 minutes of your life in sixth grade? Oh where are you Seven, Tiger, Tigger, Nichol and Nikki? Can Girls Just Have Fun eating strawberry cake and .99 cent pizzas at an all night sleep over? Satin, bubble letters, balloons, Weird Al, Oh Ricky, the beach, sand fleas and Surf Rats. And some of us secretly liked Def Leppard and U2.

24. 1985 - Bowling for Soup
The Eighties are always carictured but always slightly inaccurate. This song nails the mid-80's, no question. "She was gonna be an actress, she was going to be star, she was going to shake her ass on the hood of Whitesnake's car."

25. Breathing - Emma Bunton
For some reason every song that comes out of the Spice Girls or one of them reminds me of Spain. Though I bought Emma Bunton's CD for "The Crickets Sing for Anamaria" this song has pulled ahead as my favorite. I love it because in the lyrics it's the contradiction between fantasy and reality. It sounds like a harmless song, but owch!

26. King of Pain - The Police
This is just a great song from the 80's. It also reminds me of being stranded at Stonehenge (as does Fields of Gold). As you can see from this picture of Stonehenge, it's one of the suckiest places of ordinary locations imaginable to be stranded. I say ordinary because I presume being stranded on Easter Island or somewhere in the middle of Baffin Bay is less visited by people who don't make firm plans to get out.

27. Here With Me - Dido
Beautiful, haunting song and Dido's first hit. I can never pass this song by. It reminds me of violet aromatherapy oil and Rich's apartment in NYC, and just being in the comfort of a good friend when hurt and crushed.

28. Desert Rose - Sting
I've always had a fascination with Morocco, even having been there it's still a place I'd love and fear to explore more. Tangier, however, I've had enough of.

29. Cool - Gwen Stefani
I very much have someone in mind when I hear this song. We failed to acheive this but maybe someday. It was too important to lose forever.

30. One - U2 with Brian Eno
A very specific version of this song is the one I love and cannot bypass. It was recorded with a full orchestra in Modena Italy. This is one of those near perfect songs and with this arrangment, it's irresistable. "Do you hear me coming, love? D'you hear me call? Hear me knocking, knocking at your door. Do y'hear me coming love? Hear me call? Feel me scratching, will you make me crawl?"

31. Perfidia - Glenn Miller Orchestra
Oh this reminds me of my sister, pure and simple!

Oh yes, there is more but I have to quit for now. Will continue anon.