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songs I downloaded on iTunes (because it’s been too long for just five).

1. Problem by Ariana Grande (feat. Iggy Azalea). I saw Jimmy Fallon lip sync Iggy Azalea’s Fancy, last week when he was battling with Emma Stone (he said she was the best lip syncher ever, but I thought Joseph Gordon Levitt was better). Anywho, when I looked up Iggy on iTunes, I came across this gem, and I was glad I did.

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2. Downtown Girl by Hot Chelle Rae. This was a Pandora discovery for me. Just a fun, boy band-y song. Hot Chelle Ray reminds me of Cobra Starship.

3. Grow Up by Cher Lloyd (feat. Busta Rhymes). Another Pandora discovery for me. I think this comes on my One Direction Pandora station. I love Cher Lloyd and her punky style.

4. Ladie’s Choice by Zac Efron (from Hairspray the movie). This is another Pandora find. I love Hairspray but this wasn’t in the Broadway soundtrack that I’m used to. That being said, I love anything Zac Efron, so count me in!

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5. I Wish by Cher Lloyd (feat. T.I.). Cher Lloyd plus T.I. equals awesome.

6. Mmm Yeah by Austin Mahone (feat. Pitbull). So now both Austin Mahone songs that I’ve downloaded are entirely about Austin scoping girls who walk by. Meanwhile, the video is such a late 90’s throwback. Mmm hmm, yeah, yeah.

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7. Popular Song by MIKA (feat. Ariana Grande). There was a lag on this song. I was obsessed with it a few months ago, but I didn’t actually download it until a couple weeks ago. It samples “Popular” from the Wicked Broadway soundtrack, plus has two of my favorite singers. How could it be bad?

Popular

8. Birthday by Katy Perry. This song is super fun! It’s a little weird that it’s kind of birthday specific. It feels almost like I’m listening to a Christmas song out of season. But, Katy Perry just keeps the hits coming!

9. Am I Wrong by Nico & Vinz. It took me about ten listens of this song to actually listen to the lyrics. I liked it originally for the different sound/beat, but it’s actually pretty thoughtful.

10. Little Willy by Sweet. This is the throwback of the group. Classic rock has never really been my genre, but every once in a while, a song like this sneaks into my repertoire.

PS-I must confess, I’ve had my eye/ear on “She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer. I guess I’m just boy bands for life! This song might be next on my playlist…

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songs I downloaded on iTunes (girly edition).

1. “Bobblehead” by Christina Aguilera. I think this is a little bit of a throw back. I heard part of it on this youtube video and I looked it up. It definitely has a gimmicky sound that could be annoying to some, but I like having a little variety in the mix.

2. “The Wire” by HAIM. So this was a song I saw on VH1 about a month ago (does anyone still watch VH1 anymore?). And then I heard it again the other day and decided I needed more of it in my life. Usually I find songs like this boring, but HAIM got me on this one (and the video is kind of funny too).

3. “Don’t Save Me” by HAIM. This is proof that I’m hooked on HAIM. After I downloaded “The Wire, ” I decided I needed this one too. And I was right. I’m sure I’m late to the party on this band, but if it’s not on my Top 40 radio station, I don’t know it.

4. “Picking up the Pieces” by Paloma Faith. Another VH1 discovery. I guess someone has to watch Top 20 Countdown on the weekend. I saw the video while I was at the gym which means I saw it without the sound. And it was so random and strange I had to look it up. I was glad that I did.

5. “Really Don’t Care” by Demi Lovato feat. Cher Lloyd. This discovery is by way of Pandora. It came up on my One Direction station and I had to have it. It’s a great workout song, and I find it energizing during a busy day.

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The Best Christmas Songs

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I’m going to be honest with you. I’ve been listening to Christmas music sporadically since Halloween this year. I know that’s a little early, but it’s just because Christmas music is so uplifting, and sometimes you need some positivity.

I have been honing the optimal Christmas playlist for years now. I usually make a new mix CD every year with several classics plus some new hits. I really think my list is pretty optimized at this point.

Every one loves to put their spin on the classics, here are my favorite versions of the standards:

And here are my favorites that are more artist specific:

The Christmas Queen
The Christmas Queen

 

Ok, Which ones are your favorites?