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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...

In no particular order ... Brandi Carlile -- In These Silent Days Jazmine Sullivan -- Heaux Tales Billie Eilish -- Happier Than Ever Doja...

Sonic Youth, Kool Thing, 1990 I am not a huge Sonic Youth fan. Truth is, I can't stand about 80% of their catalog. I just don't...

Obsession, Animotion, 1984 Listening to the local "great classics and the best of today" radio station at work brings me so much joy....

Are You That Somebody, Aaliyah, 1998 Just to balance my "please make this song disappear" post from Saturday, here's another song from...

I Won't Back Down, Tom Petty, 1989 *Woke up with this song in my head. Kandy loved Tom Petty. Goodbye, Kandy -- say hello to Tom for me....