I thought it would be interesting to do a little reflection and list (in no particular order) my Top 10 Favorite Songs (of All Time). Now I have to use the phrase "of all time" loosely because my taste in music changes all the time. One day I might be bumping my car to Katy Perry's "California Gurls" and the next day I'll be chilling to some indie music from the likes of My American Heart and The Higher. I just picked songs that I could listen to all day and not get tired of, songs that bring back a good memory, and songs that fit with who I believe I am and resonate with me. Go ahead, make you're own list. I'd definitely look forward to seeing what kinds of songs you guys came up with as your top 10, top 5 or even top 3.
10. Ginuwine - "Differences"
When I was younger (junior high to early high school years), I was definitely in an R&B phase. "Differences" is one my favorite slow jams of all time, and I could never get tired of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ocUdzkB7s4
9. Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson - "Beauty and the Beast"
Gotta love my man Peabo. This is the best version I have ever heard of my favorite Disney song. I first heard it when I got my Disneyland annual pass and watched "Fantasmic" for the first time since I was real little. I had never heard a guy sing parts of this song before, but I thought it fit perfect. Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson do an amazing duet together and that's why this song makes my list.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n_5xo9YpmQ
8. Daft Punk - "One More Time"
Surprisingly this is the song that made me want to start this post. With its numerous remixes and simple lyrics, I don't think this song could ever get old for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fwVUOMyWIs
7. Jagged Edge ft. Nelly - "Where the Party At"
In no way is this my favorite song, but it makes the list for the sole reason of being the first song I learned how to dance (and C-walk) to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UCY_U4QwqI
6. Tal Bachman - "Aeroplane"
"Aeroplane" is an interesting choice. I doubt any person reading this has ever heard this song, but if you've ever seen the movie "American Pie: Band Camp" this is the song that the band is practicing throughout the movie and the song that got Elyse into her school. I only ever heard the instrumental part of this song, and I loved it. Not sure I know why, but the instrumentals alone made me search for this song for the longest time. It took forever to find the song (probably 2 years after I heard it) because I never knew its name. I've got to admit, "American Pie" movies have some good songs (ie. Matt Nathanson "Laid" ;) ).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miVPB-AeSMY
5. Elton John - "Candle in the Wind"
Just cause its an amazing song, y'know. Dedicating the song to Princess Diana during her funeral just adds to the reason why Elton John is one of the greats in my book.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIJIBo9bJk0
4. Utada Hikari - "Simple and Clean"
The theme song for my favorite video game, "Kingdom Hearts," makes the list because I almost bought this song on a Japanese imported CD that would have cost me over $20 just for this one song. This was in the day before Youtube and downloading music on the computer. Years later on a Guiding Light retreat, we would all get CDs from a couple of the leaders, and the CD I got had this song on it. I was pretty thankful to say the least. The Lord works in mysterious ways.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkS4AVfIxyo
3. Hillsong United - "You'll Come"
This one is tricky because I had to put a praise and worship song up here because it has been such a big part of my life, but I have no one single favorite. "You'll Come" is my current favorite, which I heard Jackie Francios sing beautifully at Steubenville San Diego.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NFP2KMy2MQ
2. Aerosmith - "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
Who would have thought one of the greatest songs would have come out of a movie soundtrack and written for Liv Tyler? Personally this song is one of the most emotional ones I know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_0UXRY_rY
1. Don McLean - "American Pie"
So much symbolism.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Y_XRiJsCI
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