This really isn't intended to be today's post, but it's kind of fun, so I thought I would share. So, I recently found my old school iPod. Not an iTouch or anything fancy like that. Just an iPod, and I've probably had it for 6 + years. Anyway, I was going through it because it has a lot of music that is not linked to my iTunes, and I was kind of interested to see what I was listening to, years ago. I plugged it into the car on my way to the gym, and Usher's Yeah! came blaring through my speakers. I was instantly sent back to my junior year of college, with Eric Jantzer blasting this song at his apartment, and singing along just about every weekend night. Awesome. Then it hit me. I know I've talked about songs and music playing a role in my life, but are there songs that make you think of certain people? Sometimes I hear a song, and I think to myself...."_____ really needs to listen to this song. It might get him off his butt!" or, "Ummm, perfect breakup song. I need to text ___." Generally, anything by Zac Brown Band and Lady Antebellum can tell the story of my life, or make me think of people that are/have been important to me. But there are other songs that I've listened to, danced to, rocked out to in the car, etc. with certain people, and every time I hear "that" song, I can't help but be a little bit nostalgic. I've got a ton of friend-music references. I thought I would share a few, mostly for my own enjoyment, but maybe you'll find them amusing!
Faded- Soul Decision- This brings me back to driving around in the Bug, with all of my high school girlfriends. I heard it the other day for the first time in a LONG time. I still know all the words. Other songs that make me think of riding in the Bug with my girls include Aaron's Party (don't judge, we were teenagers, and I can still bust out an awesome Aaron Carter rap), anything by Backstreet Boys, N'Sync, BoyzIIMen, etc. I'm also reminded of a certain O-Town song, Liquid Dreams. I'm a smart girl, but can be naive at times. I'd been listening to that song for weeks, before my friends had to EXPLAIN to me what it was about. For some reason it had never clicked! We didn't listen to that song anymore...Ha!
1,000 Miles- The Proclaimers- This song makes me think of Lindsay. It was like an anthem when we were kids. On her 29th birthday, they played it for her at the bar, and we all danced like we were 16 again. I loved it.
Anything by Miranda Lambert- Miranda Lambert makes me think of Rena. So does Sugarland for that matter. Badass women. Maybe that's why Rena and I like them so much. Amazing.
Dixie Chicks and Jo Dee Messina- Blair. Blair and I are notorious for singing There's Your Trouble and I'm Alright at karaoke. Alcohol doesn't even need to be involved. I do have a vivid memory of singing karaoke in Katie Pretty Eyes' garage. I was on the mic wailing Goodbye Earl for everyone to hear, as Katie and Anthony did an interpretive dance. That was a moment I'll never forget. Ha!
Dirty- Christina Aguilera- Anthony and Blair, you know where this is headed. Let's just say I can't even hear this song without picturing Anthony dancing with me (or without) in my dorm room on Halloween freshman year. This song got a whole new meaning, when we went to the club for Blair's birthday. I'm not sure anybody could actually handle the details of this one!
Roll Out- Ludacris- This song brings me back to Mexico, on Spring Break, my senior year of high school with Blair, Ben, Brooks, and Brennan. Blair and I hadn't exactly done much drinking in our time, but on this trip, we learned about alcohol. The hard way. I still can't drink tequila.
It's Your Birthday- 50 Cent- This one goes back to another Spring Break, when I went to Cancun with Ann, Blair, Kelly, and Anthony. This trip marked the first (and last time) Ann and I ever danced on tables! Hey, we were young. Besides, in spite of that indiscretion, we were actually the tame ones on the trip!
Anything by Kenny Chesney- Kellie and Spenser. When I think of Kenny Chesney, I immediately think of Kellie. Not sure why. Maybe because we always listen to him when we're riding together? Spenser comes to mind here, because he doesn't know anything about country music. Every time he rode with me, I'd ask, "Who's singing THIS song?" if it was one he'd heard several times. His answer? EVERY time, it was Kenny Chesney. Typical.
Praying for Daylight- Rascal Flatts- Rascal Flatts make me think of Ali Baker, and my dear Pretty Eyes. Not sure why.
Rap- ANY rap- Janine. I didn't have any REAL rap on my iPod, but when I hear rap on the radio, my New York buddy comes to mind.
Damaged- Danity Kane- This one reminds me of going to pick up Kelsey at the airport when I was in Kansas City. It was our anthem for the week! I still love this song.
What I Got- Sublime- I can't help but picture Allie pulling into the driveway with her big white Jeep, and Sublime bumper stickers on the back. This is an oldie, but goodies.
These songs/artists came to mind because they were all a part of my trip to the gym today. I think I should stick to the old iPod for awhile. It definitely provided a trip down memory lane, and started my day off the right way!
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