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Nobody Told Me, John Lennon, 1984 I realized last night that I've been divorced for 16 years. Wow. That's a long time. I've been divorced...

Secret, Madonna, 1994 I'm so grateful that my subconscious planted this song in my brain this week. "Happiness lies in your own hand."...

Sepsis, Blondshell, 2023 I simply can't get enough of this artist right now. Blondshell opened for Liz Phair on Monday night at the Ryman...

Oral, Bjork ft. Rosalia, 2023 Bjork is 58 and has a new single with Rosalia. Not just that, but it's 2023 and it's a good single with one...

You Hoo, Imperial Teen, 1999 She said yoo-hoo. I was 28 years old in 1999. I was still the new kid on the block at the TimesDaily -- my...

Song About an Angel, Sunny Day Real Estate, 1994 I am an angel and this is my song. Not really, but I don't hate the idea of being an...

Close to You, Carpenters, 1970 If you know me at all, you know I'm obsessed with Karen Carpenter's voice. I am a lifelong fan and can...

Never Ever, All Saints, 1997 I love this song. I love the intro. I love the chorus. I love the story. I love the nostalgia. I love...

one life, might live, Little Simz, 2020 One of the most beautiful things in life is hearing the perfect song at the absolute perfect...

Vampire, Olivia Rodrigo, 2023 I can't get over how good this song is, y'all. Every single lyric is perfection. I just love Olivia...

Just to Keep You Satisfied, Inhaler, 2023 If I haven't chatted you up about Inhaler, trust me, your turn is coming. I love this band....

Superman's Dead, Our Lady Peace, 1997 My Chris T is gone. I'll never be the same. She's the rock that made me who I am. I keep thinking...

A Girl Like You, Edwyn Collins, 1994 This is a "I fell in love at first listen" song. There's just something about it -- it's an entire...

Do You Love Me Now? The Breeders, 1993 This is one of my all-time favorite songs on one of my all-time favorite albums by one of my...

Used to be Young, Miley Cyrus, 2023 This is such a beautiful song about the inevitable journey of aging. When Miley Cyrus came up in...

Stray Cat Strut, Stray Cats, 1981 File this under songs that will forever make me smile and snap my fingers. Who doesn't love a little...

Cornflake Girl, Tori Amos, 1994 If I sat down and made a list of the most influential songs in my life, this one would likely rank in the...

Y'all know I love Harry. His voice is just so full of life. Even in his serious/heavier songs, his voice emanates positivity. I get it --...

Unpretty, TLC, 1999 Here lately, the universe keeps reminding me how important it is to surround myself with positive, supportive people....

Barbie Girl, Aqua, 1997 This song makes me smile and giggle. On occasion, it even makes me want to applaud -- it deserves a nice poetic...