(125/365) A song you thought was about you: This song came out at a time in my life when I needed it. I was socially awkward and thought being cool was something that was important and what I could never be. Weezer reminded me that it’s alright to be a dork and to be cool in a way that no one will really appreciate, but fuck them. You are yourself, not them.
(124/365) The song that was sung in your favorite music video: Great song, amazing video. Not shot with a video camera, but with an SLR with a speed shutter, giving it the flutter of early silent films. Each scene is a representation of the lyrics. An enchanting video for a beautiful song. My favorite. Duh.
(123/365) A song by your favorite male vocalist: I love Robert’s take on this song. A legendary singer for sure.
(122/365) A song by your favorite female vocalist: There isn’t a vast array of tunes done by Astrud, but I totally adore her voice. I don’t know if it’s the accent, her use of glissando, or her tone that strikes me, but for having been pigeonholed into a certain style, she totally defines that style, and no one could ever do better.
(121/365) Your favorite song from a genre you don’t typically like. I am a fan of Hank 3’s first two albums. But this is the song that brought my attention to him. I don’t listen to country, maybe country rock, but not country, and especially not modern country. But this kicks ass.
(120/365) A song you like by a band whose name you don’t: In the age of the internet, it is incredibly difficult to find information on a band named Frank Jordan, although it’s easier than it used to be. What’s worse, is no one in the band is named Frank Jordan, it’s just a name they picked that sounded cool to them. I know I’ve ranted about this before, but I think they should have been more popular.
(119/365) Your favorite song by a band or singer whose name starts with the letter B: This category is too damn heavy. How am I supposed to choose? I’m just going to put a B band that didn’t fit any of the other categories that deserves to be included in this challenge.
(118/365) A song with your name in it (middle names count if your first name is like Brunhilde or something): Why do I always have to row the boat ashore Goddammit? You know what, fuck this. YOU row the fucker yourself. I’m done with this shit.
(117/365) A song by a lead singer you think is too homely for words: This guy did a disservice for guys who like to wear hats. Now it’s assumed that if you are wearing a hat, you must have nappy hair.
(116/365) A song by a lead singer you think is too handsome/beautiful for words: I crushed hard on Jewel when this came out. That debut album still holds up nicely. I kind of stopped following her, but always loved that album and her story.
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