If I were to start a meme, it would be one where everybody embeds what they consider to be the best music video onto their blog. Not necessarily their favorite, but the actual "best," according to them. If anybody wants to participate, do! Just post what you consider to be the best music video. (I repeat, not your favorite. Unless you're favorite is the best. Fancy taste!)
Here's my pick for the best music video. Keep in mind this is subject to change, but at this moment, on this day, at this hour, I am choosing:
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Friday, November 5, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Madonna Day 10
Happy Birthday, Queen of Pop! That's right, Madonna turns 52 today, which also means the end of my countdown of the ten best Madonna songs!
And number 1 is...
1. Ray of Light, Ray of Light
Yes, this is the song that beat Like a Prayer. Its charms are boundless. Every day in the shower I always sing Ray of Light at the top of my lungs. And then when I'm out of the shower, it continues. It starts out so calmly, "Zephyr in the sky at night, I wonder, do my tears of mourning, sink beneath the sun?" And then it's off! Who doesn't have the urge to sing along with Madonna at the top of their lungs when she's singing "And I feel! Like I just got home!" "Quicker than a ray of light!"
And the music video is perfect for this song. Zero controversy (sorry, Like a Prayer), and eye-catching.
It's my favorite Madonna song. Hell, it's my favorite song by anyone.
What are your thoughts on Ray of Light? The countdown? What are your favorite Madonna songs? Agree/disagree with me? Please, stop thinking it and write it down in the comments!
And number 1 is...
1. Ray of Light, Ray of Light
Yes, this is the song that beat Like a Prayer. Its charms are boundless. Every day in the shower I always sing Ray of Light at the top of my lungs. And then when I'm out of the shower, it continues. It starts out so calmly, "Zephyr in the sky at night, I wonder, do my tears of mourning, sink beneath the sun?" And then it's off! Who doesn't have the urge to sing along with Madonna at the top of their lungs when she's singing "And I feel! Like I just got home!" "Quicker than a ray of light!"
And the music video is perfect for this song. Zero controversy (sorry, Like a Prayer), and eye-catching.
It's my favorite Madonna song. Hell, it's my favorite song by anyone.
What are your thoughts on Ray of Light? The countdown? What are your favorite Madonna songs? Agree/disagree with me? Please, stop thinking it and write it down in the comments!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Madonna Days 7, 8, 9
Of course I haven't been posting daily, so I have to squeeze in the best Madonna songs (#4-#2) in one post! Oh well, nothing to cry over.
4. Like a Virgin, Like a Virgin
3. Material Girl, Like a Virgin
2. Like a Prayer, Like a Prayer
What's that you say? You thought Like a Prayer was going to be number 1!? Well, anybody reading a Madonna countdown expects Like a Prayer to be named her greatest song, but there's one more that I very narrowly love more.
And Material Girl is my favorite Madonna music video. Like a Virgin's music video isn't so great, but the song is just so catchy and iconic.
What are your thoughts on these songs? The countdown? Any guesses for what song is number 1? Sound off, in the comments below!
4. Like a Virgin, Like a Virgin
3. Material Girl, Like a Virgin
2. Like a Prayer, Like a Prayer
What's that you say? You thought Like a Prayer was going to be number 1!? Well, anybody reading a Madonna countdown expects Like a Prayer to be named her greatest song, but there's one more that I very narrowly love more.
And Material Girl is my favorite Madonna music video. Like a Virgin's music video isn't so great, but the song is just so catchy and iconic.
What are your thoughts on these songs? The countdown? Any guesses for what song is number 1? Sound off, in the comments below!
Friday, August 13, 2010
Madonna Day 6
5. Borderline, Madonna
Even anti-Madonna people (blasphemy!) have to agree that Borderline is a solid song. And it's probably the song of hers that never gets old, in terms of listening to over and over again consecutively. Love it! That's why it's number 5.
What are your thoughts on Borderline? The countdown? Madonna?
Even anti-Madonna people (blasphemy!) have to agree that Borderline is a solid song. And it's probably the song of hers that never gets old, in terms of listening to over and over again consecutively. Love it! That's why it's number 5.
What are your thoughts on Borderline? The countdown? Madonna?
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Madonna Day 5
6. Vogue, I'm Breathless
Don't even get me started on that horrendous, jaw-droppingly bad Sue Sylvester cover version of Vogue that is going to win Jane Lynch her one-note Emmy. Instead, let's focus on the positive. This song is the ultimate feel-good song. My friend and I once agreed that it should play over the credits of every movie, just because it'll allow you to leave feeling good inside even if what you just saw was Precious, Terms of Endearment, A Nightmare on Elm Street, or anything else just shy of "feel good."And the name dropping of all the celebrities? Currently my ringtone... It's probably Madonna's best song for singing along in your bedroom (with the door hopefully closed!). And for these reasons, it lands at spot number 6 on this countdown.
What are your thoughts on Vogue and its ability to make anybody feel amazing?
Don't even get me started on that horrendous, jaw-droppingly bad Sue Sylvester cover version of Vogue that is going to win Jane Lynch her one-note Emmy. Instead, let's focus on the positive. This song is the ultimate feel-good song. My friend and I once agreed that it should play over the credits of every movie, just because it'll allow you to leave feeling good inside even if what you just saw was Precious, Terms of Endearment, A Nightmare on Elm Street, or anything else just shy of "feel good."And the name dropping of all the celebrities? Currently my ringtone... It's probably Madonna's best song for singing along in your bedroom (with the door hopefully closed!). And for these reasons, it lands at spot number 6 on this countdown.
What are your thoughts on Vogue and its ability to make anybody feel amazing?
Monday, August 9, 2010
Madonna Days 3 and 4, Anna Kendrick
Lack of posting yesterday makes this days 3 and 4...
8. Human Nature, Bedtime Stories
Did I say something true? Did I have a point of view? Did I talk about sex? Did I talk about you? Yes to all of the above! And when you say "yes" to all of the above, you get Human Nature.
7. Frozen, Ray of Light
I wasn't a huge fan of Frozen the first time I heard it. And I don't think many people are, it takes a few times listening to it to understand why it's so amazing. It's the song that gets better and better with repeat listening, and that's why it earns spot 7 (ask me tomorrow and maybe even higher) on this list.
Also...
Happy Birthday Anna Kendrick, winner of the 2009 ATF Award for Best Supporting Actress, comedic and dramatic actress extraordinaire, song and dance gal, and fun media personality.
8. Human Nature, Bedtime Stories
Did I say something true? Did I have a point of view? Did I talk about sex? Did I talk about you? Yes to all of the above! And when you say "yes" to all of the above, you get Human Nature.
7. Frozen, Ray of Light
I wasn't a huge fan of Frozen the first time I heard it. And I don't think many people are, it takes a few times listening to it to understand why it's so amazing. It's the song that gets better and better with repeat listening, and that's why it earns spot 7 (ask me tomorrow and maybe even higher) on this list.
Also...
Happy Birthday Anna Kendrick, winner of the 2009 ATF Award for Best Supporting Actress, comedic and dramatic actress extraordinaire, song and dance gal, and fun media personality.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Madonna Day 2
A little late for those of us on the East Coast, but for West Coast readers this is still "day 2." And better late than never, so, without further ado...
9. Papa Don't Preach, True Blue
Surprisingly politically right for Madonna, Papa Don't Preach made it's way onto the list because of those almost haunting notes at the beginning, followed by a very solid Madonna song. I think, though everybody may not end up accidentally pregnant, it's a very easy song to relate to. "Mom/dad, I'm in trouble, I need help. Not a lesson."
And that's what earns Papa Don't Preach its spot on this list. What are your thoughts on Madonna's pregnancy anthem?
9. Papa Don't Preach, True Blue
Surprisingly politically right for Madonna, Papa Don't Preach made it's way onto the list because of those almost haunting notes at the beginning, followed by a very solid Madonna song. I think, though everybody may not end up accidentally pregnant, it's a very easy song to relate to. "Mom/dad, I'm in trouble, I need help. Not a lesson."
And that's what earns Papa Don't Preach its spot on this list. What are your thoughts on Madonna's pregnancy anthem?
Friday, August 6, 2010
Madonna Day 1
I'm counting down the ten best Madonna songs each day until her birthday on August 16th. So let's kick off today with a few honorable mentions...
Of course there are many, many, many honorable mentions, but I narrowed it down to five.
The runners-up (in chronological order...)
Erotica, Erotica
Deeper and Deeper, Erotica
Music, Music
Hung Up, Confessions on a Dance Floor
She's Not Me, Hard Candy
10. Cherish, Like a Prayer, and True Blue, True Blue
Yes, I realize that I already have a tie! You might be asking me, "Why not put one of these in the honorable mentions?" But it's because these songs are so equally feel good, that it's hard to choose which one would make the list and which one wouldn't make the cut. Just listen to Cherish...
It's so sweet. But not to be outdone, here's 1986's True Blue...
These songs are like sugar in song form. That's pretty much all I can say to describe them. Who ever thought a song describing Sean Penn would be so cute? "True blue, baby, I love you."
What are your thoughts on any of the aforementioned Madonna songs?
Of course there are many, many, many honorable mentions, but I narrowed it down to five.
The runners-up (in chronological order...)
Erotica, Erotica
Deeper and Deeper, Erotica
Music, Music
Hung Up, Confessions on a Dance Floor
She's Not Me, Hard Candy
10. Cherish, Like a Prayer, and True Blue, True Blue
Yes, I realize that I already have a tie! You might be asking me, "Why not put one of these in the honorable mentions?" But it's because these songs are so equally feel good, that it's hard to choose which one would make the list and which one wouldn't make the cut. Just listen to Cherish...
It's so sweet. But not to be outdone, here's 1986's True Blue...
These songs are like sugar in song form. That's pretty much all I can say to describe them. Who ever thought a song describing Sean Penn would be so cute? "True blue, baby, I love you."
What are your thoughts on any of the aforementioned Madonna songs?
Friday, July 16, 2010
Enrique Break
Love this new Enrique Iglesias song. It's so summer(y?)!
What's been your essential summer song so far?
What's been your essential summer song so far?
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