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Whatta Man, Salt-N-Pepa (feat. En Vogue), 1993 Here we go ... Monday. Again. Watch out world, this has been my earworm now for a little...

Fade Into You, Mazzy Star, 1993 This song is magical. I don't know how it's possible but when I hear it, I become Fade Into You. For four...

It Takes Two, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, 1988 The world stops when I hear this song. It's an absolutely iconic part of my youth. One note...

Another One Bites the Dust, Queen, 1980 I'm five months in to this new gig and although it's not without its challenges, I think it's...

Middle of the Road, Pretenders, 1983 In a sea of really good hard-rocking bands, The Pretenders grabbed me way back in the 80s. It was...

Pocketful of Sunshine, Natasha Bedingfield, 2008 During the workweek, I listen to the "great classics and best of today" local radio...

Paradise by the Dashboard Light, Meat Loaf, 1977 So, Meat Loaf died and I'm feeling it. I'm a little ashamed to admit I was in my early...

Take a Chance on Me, ABBA, 1977 This is one of my favorite songs. I love ABBA unironically. ABBA has always been my guilty pleasure. I am...

Hooked on a Feeling, Blue Swede, 1974 Infectious. That's the word of the day ... month ... year ... decade? Is this the most infectious...

One, U2, 1992 Ugh. I miss the good ole days. I miss that nonchalant feeling of knowing my cough and scratchy throat are just the pesky...

Try a Little Tenderness, Otis Redding, 1966 There are a lot of great versions of this song out there. For me, though, Otis is all I need....

Trapped in a Box, No Doubt, 1992 This song is on the short list of ones that made me stop and take notice at first listen ... at first...

Story of My Life, Social Distortion, 1990 First up this morning ... love this song. Hello, "work from home" -- my old frenemy. Whereas...

Mad World, Tears For Fears, 1983 Feeling nostalgic and melancholy have unintentionally become my thing. I'm constantly leaning on the...

When you were here before Couldn't look you in the eye You're just like an angel Your skin makes me cry You float like a feather In a...

Creep, Radiohead, 1992 I'm using this song as a disclaimer -- sure, it's a new year but rest assured, this is not a new me. I am still...

Stumblin' In, Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman, 1978 Yesterday marked my return to my favorite theatre on the planet -- the Belcourt in...

Please Come Home For Christmas, Eagles, 1978 I love this song. I listen to the Eagles' version a lot during the holidays ... Don Henley's...

That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!, Sufjan Stevens, 2006 I'm so happy that it's finally Christmas Eve. FINALLY. I am so ready to have...