I love music! Music inspires me and sets my mood. It inspires my writing and my main characters all have theme songs.
For me, this was an easy blogfest, as my favorite songs are on a series of "Favorites" CDs and all in order. All I had to do was grab the first disc! It's been a few years since I updated these discs (although my top songs haven't changed in years) so I decided to make the last song on my list a wild card pick of a more recent song.
Thus I give my Tope Ten Favorite Songs:
This has been my most favorite song in the world since 1981, becoming my mantra, and I doubt that will ever change.
"This could be your last chance
To believe in yourself
Your last chance
To yell
Your last chance
To be good to yourself
Your last chance
To drink from life's well."
Another song from 1981. The very first time I heard this haunting melody, I fell in love. (Ironic, because as the lyrics state, "There's no love inside the Icehouse."
This song packs so much energy, and I've always loved the video. It inspired a dystopian story I doubt I'll ever write. Besides, the idea isn't as fresh now as it was back in 1989...
Floyd has always been a favorite band and I just love the strength of this song. It came at just the right time in my life.
Both studio versions of this song will tear at your heart, and I've always envisioned a clear, cold autumn day shrouded in sorrow. The live version is perhaps the saddest thing you will ever hear...
If I had to name a favorite artist, it would be new age composer Jarre. His music is so unique and this song crackles with boundless energy!
ELO was the first band I ever loved. I collected all of their albums and the first time I heard this 1971 tune, I connected. Very moving song.
Yes, it's overplayed and cliche, but this song cemented my love for Def Leppard and is still my favorite.
Just so much passion and emotion in this tune!
A dozen songs came to mind for my last, more current pick. I love Chevelle and selected this song for it energy and strength.
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