Songs from the Vault Saturday #18

Welcome to week 18 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I'm featuring a song that I love.
I used it as one of my wedding songs
and it holds a special place in my heart.
But, it now holds an even more sacred place.

This week, one of my friends lost her husband .
He was diagnosed with Brain Cancer late last year and
lost his courage battle early Thursday morning.
It was 11 months to the day of his diagnosis.
This was the song she walked down the aisle to marry her soul mate.

My friend supported, cared and fought with him every step of the way.
She also fought hard for their two small boys, ages 5 and 3,
to make sure they had a sense of normalcy in the face of such pain and sadness,
and to have good memories of both their daddy and mommy during this time.
She is a super woman.

This song is in memory of Dan.
Rest in Peace.
And to Gina, Carson and Tyler; we love you.

By Your Side - Sade

Songs from the Vault Saturday #17

Welcome to week 17 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I'm featuring an oldie but a goodie.
I chose it in honor of my little man's first day of kindergarten.
I'm so proud.

I thought it was about a boyfriend, but after seeing the video
you can see how it can be about anyone.
Perfect for my boy.

It's another fun one.fun.
I used to sing it word for word and think I choreographed a dance to it...
It's in my iPod.

Let's Hear It For The Boy - Deniece Williams

Songs from the Vault Saturday #16

Welcome to week 16 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I'm featuring a brand new song.
I heard it on the radio the day it was released and
instantly fell in love
and bought the song off of iTunes.

It's funny and quirky.
And if you've every been a teenage girl,
you can completely relate.
No wonder it's the fastest iTunes downloaded song ever.

The best part is her dancing around
in her pjs with her band dressed up as stuffed animals.
I also heard it was all shot in one take and with one camera.

It's fun.
It's going to be a teenage girl anthem.  :)
It's in my iPod.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift

Songs from the Vault Saturday #15

Welcome to week 15 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

I'm baaaack.
Well, I've been here the whole time, but was take a little summer break.
You know,
birthdays, vacation, getting the house in order,
mentally preparing myself for Michael to start Kindergarten.
**SOB**
Anyway, I'm back and this week I wanted to
send a shout out to an artist that was in the new this week.
You may have heard how he captured an intruder who broke in during the night
while the entire family was sleeping.
He subdued (aka punched him out) and held him until the police came.

I believe the intruder forgot a warning in this weeks song:
"Don't you ever, ever, pull my lever. 'Cause I explode."

Even if you don't like rap, just turn down the sound and take a moment to look at his muscles.
Go ahead, I'll wait....
I also believe this video needs more shots of his muscles.
I'm just saying.

I love this song and find it to be a great motivational song when I work out.
It pumps me up.
It should warn intruders.
It's in my iPod.

Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J

Hope you like it!

and go LL!

Songs from the Vault Saturday #14

Welcome to week 14 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I'm pumped up by the Olympic opening ceremony.
Well, at least what I caught, I feel asleep at the end.
But I have been watching Men's bicycling and Swimming this morning.

I loved the British music section.
It was really fun and reminded me of so many great songs.
So why not a little British invasion this week?

I love this song.
I love the high hair and highlights.
I love the smooth moves.
It's in my iPod.

The Reflex - Duran Duran

Songs from the Vault Saturday #13

Welcome to week 13 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

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This week I decided to switch it up.
Let's go completely random and unbiased.
I hit shuffle on my iPod
and up popped this little gem.
Yes, it's truly outrageous.
Yes, that was a Gem reference.
Yes, I'm old.

This week's song is another fun one.
It's a one hit wonder.
It's got a psychedelic video.
It's in my iPod.

Groove is in the Heart - Deee Lite

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #12

Welcome to week 12 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

I thought last week's heat was bad,
today will be the hottest day this summer.
I don't know about you, but temps in the 100s are just plain mean.

This week's song is a one of those get you moving numbers.
Basically what I would be doing if I wasn't busy melting.
It reminds of high school and parties.
It's in my iPod.

Gonna Make You Sweat - C+C Music Factory

My observations from this video:

• I remember when I fit into biker shorts...
• I also remember the whole controversy over who actually sung the chorus to this song.
• It's kinda all over the place, with the dancers and models and kids and gears. :) 

Songs from the Vault Saturday #11

Welcome to week 11 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

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This week I'm conceding to the extreme heat.

This week has ended with severe thunderstorms and temps in the high 90s.
If you know east coast summers, it is hazy, hot and
HUMID.
(my poor crazy hair).

This week's song shows non-roasting oven,
summer vacation, beachy fun.
It reminds of lots of good times at the shore.
It's in my iPod.

Steal My Sunshine - Len

My observations from this video:

• How fun are the mopeds.  Need to put that on my bucket list.
• I need to schedule a beach vacation.

Songs From The Vault Saturday #10

Welcome to week 10 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I decided to post an 80s song in

honor of the 80s Party my girlfriends are having tonight.
That's right,
I'm whipping out the aqua net, teasing comb and neon.
I heard someone has a crimping iron....

Can I just say one thing?


I LOVE WHAM!
I LOVE GEORGE MICHAEL!
ok, two things.

My room was plastered with George.
Oh, swoon.
This song epitomizes 80s fun, hair and fashion.
It's a guilty pleasure.
It's in my iPod.

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!

My observations from this video:

• I still have no clue what this song is about. :)
• Frosted tips, dolphin shorts and goofy dancing. No problem.
• Glow in the dark eyebrows are not a good look.

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #9

Welcome to week 9 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I decided to post a fun summer song.

One we all know and probably sing out loud at weddings or at the bar.

Remember that Grease remix a few years back?
Yes, I'm old.

Whenever I hear it, I smile and want to sing into my hairbrush.
It makes me remember hugging my double album set.

Summer Nights - Grease Soundtrack

My observations from this video:

• I still think Olivia Newton John is the best singer EVAH!
• I used to think that Danny Zucco was dreamy.
• I don't remember high school being this fun. :)

Hope you like it and it makes you sing or tap your toe along.

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #8

Welcome to week 8 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

In honor of my *gulp* 20th High School Reunion tonight.

I've chosen the Class of 1992's Senior Prom song.

I remember slow dancing with my date at
Dugan's Catering Hall to this song.

I also remember my big hair, but that is another post...

Saved The Best For Last - Vanessa Williams

My observations from this video:

• She's so pretty!
• It's an odd mix of scenes
• Boy, it's a sappy song. :)

Ok, ok, I'll buckle.  Feel free to laugh at my senior portrait:

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #7

Welcome to week 7 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

In honor of Memorial Day

I've chosen a patriotic song for the week.

I remember watching this performance live on TV and thinking

WOW!!!!!!

I never knew this song could sound so cool and amazing.

I mean, I was 16 at the time.

The Star Spangled Banner -  Whitney Houston

My observations from this video:

• LOVE the track suit and matching headband.
• I still get chills when I hear how she belts it out.
• Whitney made it seem easy and continues to put many of the people who attempt this song to shame. ((cough, cough, Christina Aguilera)) 

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #6

Welcome to week 6 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

SFTVS was missing for a few weeks due to me being sick.
But now we are back!

This week I decided to share 2 songs to make up for lost time.

To celebrate Michael's birthday,

I've chosen a party theme.

One song for him and one song for me.

His song is one of his favorites.

He loves to sing it out at full volume in the car.

And I like to tap my foot to it.

My song is an old school freestyle classic.

Yes, I'm showing my age.
It makes me want to sing it out loud.
Even if I totally embarass myself.

It's in my iPod.

LMFAO -  Party Rock

My observations from this video:

• LOVE the "zombie" theme.
• I really want to comb their hair.  ick.
• If you watch "So you think you can dance" you can see Hauk and Quest Crew dancing with them. :)

Stevie B. -  Party Your Body

My observations from this video:

• I wish there was a video.
• Hey, but instead I get to look at that super awesome mullet! And this is a good pic...

I hope you like them as much as I do.

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #5

Welcome to week 5 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I decided to share a more recent song.

I totally jumped on the bandwagon after Resistance was released.
They also have a song or 10 in the Twilight movies.

When listening to more of their tunes on You Tube I stumbled across this one.
Something about the piano the melody just speak to me.

After a hard week, it's almost like this song is inspiring.
Maybe why this is yet another song on my running playlist.
It helps keep me going.
It's in my iPod.

Muse - Starlight

My observations from this video:

• Since it's newer, not much stuff to scratch my head over.
• Not sure how I would feel about standing so close to pyrotechnics...Or on a freigher...Or near a landing helicopter.
• The ships name is Ocean Chic.  Makes you wonder what's in the cargo hold?  Models?

I hope you like it as much as I do.

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #4

Welcome to week 4 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I decided to share a song that I first heard on DDR.

You don't know about DDR? 

Well, it's the original, fun and super addictive video game 

Dance Dance Revolution!!

It's one of the fun songs to let you get your groove on while stomping to the

scrolling arrows on the the screen.

Seriously, it's fun.

It's an upbeat, toe tapping song.

It's another great workout song and on my running playlist.

It's in my iPod.

Junior Senior - Move Your Feet

My observations from this video:

• Whoever made this video watched a bit too much Atari.
• Not sure how I feel about a squirrel driving a car or doing shots.
• Regardless how odd the whole thing is, the video makes me happy.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #3

Welcome to week 3 of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I decided to share a song that I fell in love with in college
when I took 2 semesters of Opera as a Fine Arts elective.

It's a stunning beautiful classic opera song.
Plus, I'm on an opera kick after reading 50 Shades of Grey
It's in Latin. (But the video tells you what they say)
It makes me tear up every time I hear it.
It's in my iPod.


Sarah Brightman - Pie Jesu


This version is from 1985 and is my most favorite.
My observations from this video:

• Sarah needs to stop making funny singing faces.  She's gotten worse over the years
• I sound like my mom, but Sarah needs to stand up straight.
• How cool is the Church they are singing in, St. Thomas in NYC.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #2

Welcome the second installment of

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

If you missed last week's song, check it out HERE

This week I decided to share a song I really like.
It's a classic club song.
It's in my iPod.
It's great for your workout playlist

Shannon - Give Me Tonight

I do have to mention that I have never seen the video and
!BOY! was I entertained.

Let me count the ways:

1. Warlock/Vampire Guy  (can't tell which he is) who can disappear AND do the "robot"
2. Awesome Hair
3. Sparkly outfits
4. Mullets
5. Contemporary Dancers (who look nakey)
6. Lip syncing
7. Smoke Machine

Everything that made the 80's super awesome!
Check it out.
Have a chuckle on me. :)

XOXO,

Songs from the Vault Saturday #1

In honor of Spring and nicer weather, why not have some fun?

Why not share some of the fun stuff in my iPod with everyone.

Why not make it even more fun and add videos?

I'm calling it

Songs from the Vault Saturday!

As my husband would say, Be Afraid.

A disclaimer:

I have an eclectic taste in music.

I mean Opera to Rap and everything in between.

So come get to know me through song. :)

Feel free to sing out with me, in the car, in the shower or on your headphones.

Yes, I know I'm weird.

This week I thought I'd share a song from latin singer, 

Selena.  

Remember the movie with JLo?

Today is the 17th anniversay of Selena's death.

So, so sad.

I decided to share one of her fun hits that reminds me of summer and fun.

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom

The song is in Spanish, so for all you non-Spanish speakers here is a rundown of the song.

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom is the sound her heart makes every time she sees the guy that she is crushing.

Ah, young love.

Here are the lyrics in English:

Each time

Each time that I see him go by

My heart goes crazy

And begins to pound and beat

And it becomes excited(it becomes excited)

It no longer reasons

I can't control it

And it becomes excited (it becomes excited)

It no longer reasons

and it begins to sing to me

It sings to me like this, like this

(Chorus)

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom(Bidi Bidi Bom Bom)

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom(Bidi Bidi Bom Bom)

Bidi Bidi Bidi Bidi Bidi Bom Bom

Bidi Bidi Bidi Bidi Bidi Bom Bom

Each time

Each time that I hear him speak

Even my legs tremble

And so does my heart(and my heart does the same)

And it becomes excited(it becomes excited)

It no longer reasons

I can't control it

And it becomes excited(it becomes excited)

It no longer reasons And it begins to sing to me

It sings to me like this, like this

(Chorus)

When I hear this song

My heart wants to sing like this

(Chorus)

XOXO,