Rox says it's no longer cool to do this, because everyone's doing it. But then wouldn't iPods themselves no longer be cool, because everyone has 'em? Well, I never pretended to be cool, and anyhow, I love reading other people's Random Ten—just when I think I have a handle on someone's music tastes, something shows up that throws me for a curve. And occasionally I'm reminded of old music that I forgot I had or unfamiliar music that I've meaning to try. One of these days I'd like to try to do a lyrics quiz version, as Nina did. That was fun. But for now:
1. 'S Wonderful - Harry Connick, Jr.
2. Lily Queen - Scott Joplin (not sure who's actually playing)
(Gee, what are the chances of getting two piano instrumentals in a row!)
3. Everybody Wants To Feel Like You - John Prine
4. Cave Man - Chris Smither
5. Only The Song Survives - John Hiatt
6. Old Blue - Brooks Williams
7. Good Enough (live) - Sarah McLachlan
8. Me and Julio (live) - Dave Matthews
9. Calling My Children Home (live) - Emmylou Harris
10. Shower The People (live) - James Taylor
(And how 'bout ending up with 4 live versions in a row!)
OK, I have to confess.......I have bought a few CDs from when I was a pre-teen........one of my friends discovered Barry Manilow and Hall & Oates on my shelf. She threatened to show the rest of our friends, but I pulled out some "good" stuff to prove that I *do* have taste.....So, when I get an iPod, I'll embarrass myself with a list like this. :)
You and I have very similar taste (although I haven's seen Manilow or H&O on your list yet.
Posted by: lynn | January 28, 2005 at 02:26 PM
There's nothing wrong with early H&O! (says the life-long Philadelphian) "Fall in Philadelphia," "She's Gone," "Sara Smile" - all great songs. It's when you get into the later stuff like "Maneater" that's bad.
Manilow, on the other hand...
Posted by: Mark | January 28, 2005 at 04:17 PM
Well, I can promise you you'll NEVER see Manilow on my list, and although I don't own any Hall & Oates, I did used to like some of their music. So I won't say NEVER for them....
Posted by: Karen | January 28, 2005 at 06:23 PM
Mark, you just named my two favorites!
Posted by: Karen | January 28, 2005 at 06:26 PM