Re: 11/6 Soundtrack of Life - Winners Announced!

[Karin Kallmaker]

First off, anyone who posts a list for this week's potluck enters a drawing to win one of two copies of Stepping Stone, signed, sealed, delivered - yours!*

Because Stepping Stone was inspired by both the performance and lyrics of the song by Duffy, this week's potluck is about music in our lives. I've listed below 12 stages/moments in life. Pick at least six and provide a song title that describes that event for you. Add the name of the artist whose performance of that song is your favorite.

Last, provide one link to a performance of one of your songs so we can all have a listen.

When I was born my mother was singing:
Best thing about being a kid:
Me and school, it's like this:
First crush was all about:
When I knew I was in love for sure:
When I knew it was all over:
Me and work, it's like this:
Best day of my life:
Worst day of my life:
Get the *#(*$ out of my way and out of my life:
When I get up tomorrow, I'm going to be all about:
Life is like:


I'm hoping when we're done we'll have snapshots of each other from a musical perspective.

Karin


*You don't have to buy anything, but if you win a book you'll have to give me a snail mail address to receive it. Your odds of winning depends on how many play and if where you live they have a law against contests like this then you can't win. Up to you to determine that.

[Karin Kallmaker]

Seems like I ought to go first even though I think I'm not eligible  .


Best thing about being a kid: C is for Cookie - by Cookie Monster, who else

First crush was all about: Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

Best day of my life: Top of the World - the Carpenters

Worst day of my life: Sacrifice - Lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoXsxYf2UMA&feature=related (and if you listen, I recommend an emotional "antidote" which is their The Unfolding http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh8QOvZnFtM

Get the *#(*$ out of my way and out of my life: These Boots are Made for Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra

Life is like: Mercy - Alanis Morrisette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk7psUU9MxY

[ullahoo]

First crush was all about: ”Night and Day” – Ella Fitzgerald
When I knew I was in love for sure: “Only You” – The Platters
Me and work, it's like this: “Between The Lines” – Janis Ian
Get the *#(*$ out of my way and out of my life: “If Looks Could Kill” – Heart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lFnCjjjHCE
When I get up tomorrow, I'm going to be all about: “The Speed of the Beat of My Heart” - Horse
Life is like: ”Stop Dragging My Heart Around” – Stevie Nicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNKjSjfOexo

[AnnM]

Though question, took me about 30 minutes to answer this one.

When I was born my mother was singing: Cliff Richard - Congratulations (Eurovision)

Best thing about being a kid: playing (soccer) outside: The Nits - J.O.S. Days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fDJ7Ar1BKk

Me and school, it's like this: The Boomtown Rats - I don't Like Mondays

First crush was all about: Lois Lane - It's The First Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCW9ObcxxT0 This song dates from the year I made my first steps into a gay bookstore. One hot summer day, the sales lady was swatting a fly behind the counter.

Me and work, it's like this: The Nits - Telephone song

Best day of my life: Can't pick a specific one, but I have fond memories of a tradition I started by taking my dad to the tryout performance of the New Years concert in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. His favourite ensemble performs classical inspirered music within a theme and young composers (aged between 6 and 16) perform their own written compositions. The most memorable theme was about street music. Some street performers were invited and after the concert some street musicians where performing at every exit.

Life is like: Prokofiev - Romeo and Julia

Ann

[xenaclark]

When I was born my mother was singing:Baby Mine, Allison Krause
Me and school, it's like this:Hot for Teacher, Van Halen
First crush was all about: Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover, Sophie B Hawkins
When I knew I was in love for sure:Unbreak My Heart, Toni Braxton
When I get up tomorrow, I'm going to be all about:No Fear, Terri Clark
Life is like:Defying Gravity (Wicked)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g4ekwTd6Ig

Nicki

[KG MacGregor]

Best thing about being a kid: School's Out - Alice Cooper
Me and school, it's like this: No Time - Guess Who
First crush was all about: Crazy Little Thing Called Love - The Who
When I knew I was in love for sure: The One - Elton John
When I knew it was all over: Your Cheating Heart - Patsy Cline
Get the *#(*$ out of my way and out of my life: Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles

KG

[ariannamcclare]

OK, so I asked my mom what song to write. This is her answer:

When I was born my mother was singing:  Summer Breeze, Seal & Crofts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG-nLotrSlY

First crush was all about: Head Over Feet, Alanis Morissette.... And I didn't even tell the girl until we were 25. Long story why too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBgP44KEf3Q

Life is like: Just Like You, Three Days Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmWY28ITGfY

And I think I am more in love with KK now.  See choose Alanis Morissette. So hot....I could just be your little slave KK.  

[Postie]

When I was born my mother was singing:Marmalade - "Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da"

Best thing about being a kid: School out for summer - Alice Cooper

Me and school, it's like this:Another brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd (we don't need no education)

When I knew I was in love for sure: Just give me one more night - 98Degree http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiFz9Bw8hsM

When I knew it was all over: I will survive - Gloria Gaynor

Me and work, it's like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdOCWUgwiWs

Worst day of my life: Don't look back in anger - Oasis


Postie

[rozone1]

Wow this is tougher than I thought....


When I was born my mother was singing: Jump Around - House of Pain
First crush was all about: Hot for Teacher - Van Halen
When I knew I was in love for sure: Tangled Up In You - Staind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-sLSNKK89Q&feature=PlayList&p=08FF346B04A93610&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=22

Worst Day of my Life: Broken (Seether & Amy Lee)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoUOrLe4vlY&feature=fvw

Get the *#(*$ out of my way and out of my life: Go Away - Godsmack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrCjRTaOUo4
Life is like: Ironic - Alanis Morrisette

[Tracey Richardson]

This is a fun one Karin:

The best thing about being a kid: The Best of Times--Styx
When I Knew I was in Love For Sure: Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher--Jackie Wilson
When I Knew it was Over For Sure: Someday--Nickelback
Best Day of my Life: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet--BTO
Life is Like: Drive--Incubus
TR

[ariannamcclare]

Me and work, it's like this: Bitter Sweet, Apocalyptica. I'm an artist, so when I'm working and finishing stuff I think of this song.  I get so warped up in the work that it is really hard to let go.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRtmkNuQ7h8&feature=related

[ariannamcclare]

I am having trouble with finding a way to have a song mean something to a short phrase.  Music to me is about feelings.  As with art, I like to have many things that work with the complete association, idea.  Music has a lot of emotional responses for me so I'm going to cheat on Karin's subject. 

Love in all its shades:
Kiss the Rain, Billie Myers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MibKBAnjhU
Last to Know, Three Days Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN4M1dQLzUU
Breathe, Faith Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjpwL3OGHCE
Snuff, SlipKnot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dTo48hSLsw

Anger:
You Oughta Know, Alanis Morissette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR6mEu5-egA
You're Going Down, Sick Puppies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2bohKixLt8
Apocalyptica featuring Corey Taylor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrlvOYUay_4&feature=channel
I Don't Care, Apocalyptica featuring Adam Gontier
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu9uxGP5nL0
Home, Three Days Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf0spWParyc&feature=PlayList&p=93801101229830D5&index=1

Sexual:
Possum Kingdom, The Toadies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Cf5OusjrQ&feature=PlayList&p=BE39A67BB82991E9&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=28
Tell Me, Billie Myers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CJ3qGHCchA
Closer, Nine Inch Nails
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4VAv8y2hHM
Pussy, Lords of Acid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NMLs3QlPEE&feature=related

OK, so I have decided to stop for now but I can go on for hours talking or thinking about music.  I go through most of my days with music playing.  I sleep with my computer playing music and I work with my Zune on at all times. I have been known to even have my Zune on when I'm shopping.

[tucumcari]

When I was born my mom was singing: Help - The Beatles
Me & school, it's like this:   I Can't Wait - Stevie Nicks (for summer vacation!!)
First crush was all about:  Crazy - Patsy Cline
When I knew I was in love for sure:  Ooh My Love - Stevie Nicks
When I knew it was over:  Who Will You Run To - Heart
Get the *#(*$ out of my way and out of my life:   I'll Chew You Up & Spit You Out - Concrete Blonde
Life Is Like :  A Sorta Fairytale - Tori Amos  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxlIDwnPu7U

Thanks Karin!  This was fun!   

Angela

[Margot]

When I was born my mother was singing: "Oops ! I did it again" - Britney Spears (second time within 18 months...ouch!)

Me and school, it's like this: "Let me entertain you" - Robbie Williams (this song explains my hours of detention )

When I knew I was in love for sure : "Jungle Drums" - Emiliana Torrini (my heart is beating like a jungle drum : doengedoenge kedoege doenggggg - remember KG???)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv5_E-wSrFU

When I knew it was all over: the former lovergirl was singing "I lie and I cheat" - Won Ton Ton (the one and only hit from a little Belgian rock group)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAm88lPPn-s


Worst day of my life: "Crying" - Don Mclean 


Life is like: "Poetry in Motion" - Johnny Tillotson

Margot

(just put a link of the ones I'm sure you guys never heard of  )

[flighty]

When I was born my mother was singing: Pretty Blue Eyes - Craig Douglas    (how I got my name)

First crush was all about:   Tu Peux Bien - Francoise Hardy

When I knew I was in love for sure:  First Time Ever I saw your Face - Roberta Flack

When I knew it was all over:   Four Chords and the Truth - El    (its the lyrics not the singing)
http://www.nrkarts.co.uk/ellison.html

Me and work, it's like this:   Leaving on a Jet Plane -  Chantal Kreviazuk 

Best day of my life:   Dance me to the End of Love - Leonard Cohen

Get the *#(*$ out of my way and out of my life:   Pars - Grace Jones
]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0cEjEvX9hY&feature=related]