Monday, June 25, 2007

New Songs Added - 2/25/07

This week I have switched out some more songs. From those who were contestants on American Idol I have "Dreams" by Diana Degarmo, "My Boyfriend's Back" by Paris Bennett, "Boy Next Door" by Jon Peter Lewis, "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" by Kellie Pickler, and "Some Hearts" by Carrie Underwood.

I have added the track "You Belong To Me" by Michael Buble that comes from an early CD called "Dream." And another track that I thought would be interesting to add is the original, Dolly Parton version of "I Will Always Love You." Some more current songs added to the playlist are "Trouble Sleeping" by Corinne Bailey Rae and "(You Want To) Make A Memory" by Bon Jovi.

"Love Song" by Sara Bareilles is a free download on iTunes this week and I think it sounds great.
Her sound has been described as everything from Norah Jones to Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple to Alicia Keyes. It is tempting to make comparisons but she's much more than a carbon copy. In fact, she is anything but. Influenced by soul, jazz, rock, and pop-her writing is bold, honest, and edgy. Intelligent, unpredictable lyrics and melodies delivered courtesy of a truly soulful and powerful voice, Sara's music is something that definitely sets her apart.

Sara sang and performed in her native Humboldt County community productions and high school ensembles, but has no formal training in either voice or piano. Much of her adolescence was spent perched in front of a worn piano teaching herself chords and scribbling out simple melodies and lyrics. Though her first compositions "Star Sweeper" and "I love a Parade" didn't win her any Grammies they remain testimony to the fact that songwriting has been a passion of this 25 year-old since a young age. Over the years, those early compositions have grown into songs that are currently heard in independent films, television, and on local radio. The first performances seen only by the walls of the house she grew up in are now experienced by hundreds of people at a time ...read more here.
And I added "Ladies Love Country Boys" by Trace Adkins because I really like the video!

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