Monday, June 16, 2014

Songs By Guys Named Steve


Here's a bunch of songs by guys named Steve. Because, why not?  ~  JH



1)  Steve Vai ft. The Holland Metropole Orchestra  ~  "For The Love Of God"




2)  Steve Aoki ft. Polina  ~  "Come With Me (Deadmeat)"




3)  Steve Earle  ~  "Back To The Wall"




4)  Steve Holy  ~  "Good Morning, Beautiful"




5)  Steve Martin & Earl Scruggs  ~  "Foggy Mountain Breakdown"  (Actually, this whole lineup of guys is called "Men With Banjos Who Know How To Use Them," but Martin & Scruggs were arguably the most prominent members of the band.)




6)  Steve Miller Band  ~  "The Joker"




7)  Steve Winwood  ~  "Valerie"




8)  Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti  ~  "Falling Slowly"




9)  Steve Azar  ~  "Sunshine (Everybody Needs A Little)"




10)  Steve Perry  ~  "Foolish Heart"




11)  Steve Green  ~  "A Mighty Fortress"




12)  Seasick Steve  ~  "Down On The Farm"




13)  Steve Jones  ~  "Mercy"




14)  Steve Reynolds  ~  "Forsaken"




15)  Steve Wariner  ~  "I Should Be With You"




16)  Steve Mason  ~  "Lost And Found"




17)  Steve Lawrence  ~  "In The Still Of The Night"




18)  Steve Goodman  ~  "City Of New Orleans"




19)  Steve Bell ft. The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra  ~  "Deep Calls To Deep"




20)  Steve Forbert  ~  "Romeo's Tune"


Friday, June 13, 2014

Songs By Ladies Named Amy

This collection of songs by various singers named Amy isn't directed at any Amy that I may know. I just picked a name at random for which I was likely to find lots of good, qualifying singers. A guy's name version of this same concept is forthcoming. Songs by guys named Steve. (Also not directed at any Steves that I may know.) Don't ask me why – I'm just weird, okay? Enjoy!  ~  JH



1)  Amy Winehouse  ~  "Rehab"




2)  Amy Stroup  ~  "Hold Onto Hope, Love"




3)  Amy Gerhartz ft. John Roberts  ~  "Fame"




4)  Amy Rola  ~  "I Wish I Was Her"




5)  Amy LaVere  ~  "That Beat"




6)  Amy Pearce  ~  "Somehow It Works"




7)  Amy Savin  ~  "Let Me Tell You"




8)  Amy Walker  ~  "We Are Connected"




9)  Amy-Letitia ft. Karolina Ignatowicz  ~  "Big Bear Hug"




10)  Amy MacDonald  ~  "This Pretty Face"




11)  Amy Arena  ~  "Believe"




12)  Amy Crowther  ~  "Until"




13)  Amy Cook  ~  "Strange Birds"




14)  Amy Diamond  ~  "Stay My Baby"




15)  Amy Pearson  ~  "Ready To Fly"




16)  Amy Hef  ~  "Perfect"




17)  Amy Belle  ~  "Giving You Up"




18)  Amy Studt  ~  "Misfit"




19)  Amy Rose  ~  "Sunshine"




20)  Amy Grant  ~  "Baby, Baby"


Thursday, June 12, 2014

Songs By Bands With Breakfast Foods In Their Names


Uh-oh, here I go again! I may be posting this at lunchtime, but I've got breakfast on the brain. Here's a delightfully diverse collection of songs by bands and singers whose names contain a variety of breakfast foods. So grab a fork and eat 'em up!  ~  JH



1)  Juice Newton  ~  "Angel Of The Morning"




2)  John Coffey  ~  "Featherless Redheads"




3)  Milk Inc.  ~  "Miracle"




4)  Dr.EGGS  ~  "Sunset Boulevard"

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5)  Omelette Band  ~  "Cuma Kamu"  (I dunno what they're singing about, but it sure sounds pretty!)




6)  Bread  ~  "If"




7)  Sex On Toast  ~  "Hold My Love"  (Questionable band name notwithstanding, this is one of the wackiest videos I've seen in awhile!)




8)  Our Biscuit Selves  ~  "The Strategist"

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9)  Bludgeon Muffin  ~  "Be Alright"

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10)  Moishe's Bagel  ~  "A Night In The Garden Of Eden"

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11)  Pancake Breakfast  ~  "Pedro Infante"




12)  Demon Waffle  ~  "Never Gonna Learn"




13)  Donut Kings  ~  "Stubby The Runner"




14)  The Fabulous Pop Tarts  ~  "Desiderata"




15)  GRITS  ~  "Fly Away"




16)  Hall & Oates  ~  "Maneater"




17)  FRUIT  ~  "Firewalker"




18)  Sausage  ~  "Riddles Are Abound Tonight"




19)  Ham Sandwich  ~  "Models"




20)  The Bacon Brothers ft. Daryl Hall  ~  "When The Morning Comes"


Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Songs For The Last Day Of School

As any classroom teacher can attest, the school year can be unbearably long. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. And for many teachers (and students) in the area where I live, the last day of school has finally arrived. So count down those hours, wave goodbye to the kiddos, and let the celebration begin! And let these songs be the soundtrack for your day. Enjoy!  ~  JH



1)  Europe  ~  "The Final Countdown"




2)  The Animals  ~  "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place"




3)  Alice Cooper  ~  "School's Out"




4)  Kool & The Gang  ~  "Celebration"




5)  P!nk  ~  "Get The Party Started"




6)  The Isley Brothers  ~  "Shout!"




7)  Tag Team  ~  "Whoomp! There It Is"




8)  The Black Eyed Peas  ~  "Let's Get It Started"




9)  Kenny Loggins  ~  "Footloose"




10)  Madonna  ~  "Holiday"




11)  Julianne Hough  ~  "My Hallelujah Song"




12)  Pitbull ft. Christina Aguilera  ~  "Feel This Moment"




13)  James Brown  ~  "I Got You (I Feel Good)"




14)  The Ventures  ~  "Wipe Out"




15)  Steam  ~  "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye"




16)  N Sync  ~  "Bye Bye Bye"




17)  Sugar Ray  ~  "Fly"




18)  Green Day  ~  "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)"




19)  Gwen Stefani ft. Akon  ~  "The Sweet Escape"




20)  DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince  ~  "Summertime"