To say that my musical tastes are eclectic would be the understatement of the year. I love me some Beatles, 60's folk music, 80's anything and the Dixie Chicks. The last song I downloaded from iTunes was Sir Mix-a-Lot's "I Like Big Butts" because someone told me it had a good beat for working out, and I figured it would be a self-esteem booster in the meantime. I love Christmas music and start playing it in September; I enjoy well written choral chamber music and showtunes make me happy. However, I know that I have passed the point of being cool and trendy when it comes to music. I listen to what my kids listen to (a lot) and really enjoy Taylor Swift.
Music for me is something that stirs my soul. There is something magical, and synergistic when the right song is playing on the soundtrack of my life. At this point, I would have to say that my favorite song(s) are:
1. How Firm A Foundation - loved teaching this song to the kids in Primary, but it took on special significance as a featured song at my grandpa's funeral. Since he has passed away, I have realized that who I am is laid on the foundation that he built.
2. We Belong Together - listen to the closing credits of Toy Story 3. I love this song.... it makes me happy.
3. Ordinary Miracle - Sarah MacLachlan. This makes me so grateful for my kids and all the wonders that present themselves daily in my life.
4. You Are My Sunshine - a classic. I sing it to my kids, just like my Grandma Homer sang it to me.
5. The Star-Spangled Banner - LOVE this song. So proud to be an American and so grateful for the freedoms that are mine and those, present and past who have fought for them.
I know that's more than one, but truly, it's like trying to pick a favorite child.
2 comments:
No Day in Spring?
Where the "Yellow Submarine?"
I am with you on the whole favorite song thing. I could do a top ten of every genre and still have a hard time doing it.
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