Choosing my 10 favourite songs, was about as easy as getting a degree in Mathematics. Or running a double marathon. Backwards. And incase you're under the illusion that I'm some sort of genius mathematical child prodigy, with the athletic ability to rival Usain Bolt, you could not be more wrong. I have literally no grasp on maths, and have the fitness levels of an asthmatic sloth.
Anyway, after searching through the 135 CD's in my room (yes, I counted), an entire bookcase full of albums downstairs, and the thousands of of songs on my iPod, I managed to cut in down to 10 worthy songs.
1. One Way Or Another - Blondie
I'd love to know how many times I've listened to this song. I love the raw quality it has, the lack of perfection and editing most recent bands rely on, is what makes it so good.
2. Christie Road - Green Day
There's not a lot I can say about this song, other than it's simple, endearingly messy, and utterly brilliant.
3. I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats
I was only recently that I discovered the meaning behind this song. Reading more into it, I realised how clever a song it actually was.
4.Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks
I love this song. And I love The Kinks. I read recently that to create the guitar distortion in their song Sunny Afternoon, they slashed their amps with razor blades. It's such a clever thing to think of doing. Their simple but wonderful songs make them without a doubt, one of my favourite bands ever.
5. Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra) - The Vaccines
I fear that my love of The Vaccines is simply because their music sounds old, but I think that's their appeal. I'm listening to each song as I write about it, and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to write this, because i'm so busy 'Ra Ra-ing'! And I think that's all that needs to be said.
6. Speechless - Lady Gaga
I'm aware that I haven't really delved into the world of pop yet, and while generally I prefer rock, or punk, or indie, I will always love Lady Gaga. Speechless is the most listened to song on my iTunes, I know it inside out, and back to front. It's beautiful, heartfelt, and stands out completely from the rest of her songs. My paws are well and truely up, Mother Monster!
7. Basket Case - Green Day
You may now have realised that quite like Green Day. I listen to so many different bands, genres, and styles of music, but Green Day will always be my favourite. Basket Case is the song I listen to, whatever mood I'm in. Happy, sad or angry, it always fits. I honestly don't think it's possible to listen to it while in a bad mood, and still feel the same when it's finished.
8. Nantes - Beirut
Beirut stand out hugely in my record collection. I'm a bit of a music-geek at heart - I love their use of an orchestral section. Their songs are beautiful, and Nantes is particularly great. Zach Condon's voice is so beautifully imperfect, that I can't help but love them.
9. Dead - My Chemical Romance
There are two reasons, and two reasons alone that I love this song. The first is that Gerard Way has an astonishing voice, and the second is the truely awesome guitar sections.
10. Star Girl - McFly
Right. There's no point trying to hide it anymore, so I'll be honest... I love McFly, I've seen them live 4 times, and I've even met them. Although I've grown out of my previous tweenager McFly obsession, I still love them. Star Girl is such an upbeat, unbelievably happy song, that it had to make my Top 10.
So there you have it, my favourite songs. There were sadly some casualties that didn't make the final cut, but I'm sure they'll inevitably make an appearance at some point!
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