Music Meme - Day 14

[goodolmike]

I'm running behind, but who isn't, right?

Day 01. Your favorite song

Day 02. Your least favorite song

Day 03. A song that makes you happy

Day 04. A song that makes you sad

Day 05. A song that reminds you of someone 

Day 06. A song that reminds you of somewhere 

Day 07. A song that reminds you of a certain event

Day 08. A song that you know all the words to 

Day 09. A song that you can dance to 

Day 10. A song that makes you fall asleep 

Day 11. A song from your favorite band

Day 12. A song from a band you hate
Day 13. A song that is a guilty pleasure


Day 14. A song that no one would expect you to love


Day 15. A song that describes you

Day 16. A song that you used to love but now hate

Day 17. A song that you hear often on the radio 

Day 18. A song that you wish you heard on the radio 

Day 19. A song from your favorite album 

Day 20. A song that you listen to when you’re angry

Day 21. A song that you listen to when you’re happy

Day 22. A song that you listen to when you’re sad 

Day 23. A song that you want to play at your wedding 

Day 24. A song that you want to play at your funeral

Day 25. A song that makes you laugh 

Day 26. A song that you can play on an instrument

Day 27. A song that you wish you could play 

Day 28. A song that makes you feel guilty

Day 29. A song from your childhood 

Day 30. Your favorite song at this time last year

- A song that no one would expect you to love -
I had to really think about this one. I kind of listen to everything, so people generally aren't shocked if I say I like Public Enemy, Garth Brooks, Harry Nilsson, Michael Jackson, et al. But, I thought of a real doozy.

The American National Anthem. Seriously. It's a beautiful poem. I never thought much of it until I ran my first 10k. Before the race began, a little girl sang it a cappella, and it made me a little misty-eyed.

I like my country, but I'm not weird about it. Believe me, I'm no "America, love or leave it" or "these colors don't run" (blech) type of guy. I just think we have a cool national anthem.

Note: The above link is kind of a joke, but I meant what I said about the song.

Comments

[titoagogo.livejournal.com]

I'm no flag wavin' "USA love it or leave it" wacko either but everyday I thank my mom for leaving El Salvador for California all those years ago.

When I was at the Bowl a couple of weeks ago with my mom and my friend. My friend refused to stand for the Nat'l Anthem and my mom said, "I KNOW THIS COUNTRY SUCKS BUT GET YOUR ASS UP! I DIDN'T BUST MY ASS TO BECOME A US CITIZEN FOR NOTHING!"

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

I'm mostly happy my parents emigrated here from Holland. Mostly... :)

[50poundnote.livejournal.com]

Yay, a fellow Dutchman!

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. Random! Very cool.

[brunorepublic.livejournal.com]

Canadians aren't allowed to be overtly patriotic (except the Quebecois, and of course said patriotism is strictly limited to Québec).

Ours is a silent, smug patriotism. Some days I think that's a good thing, and other times I think it's quite sad.

[andybr.livejournal.com]

wasn't there a huge fuss about the way Roseanne sang the SSB??

[goodolmike.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it was a big deal, and it happened right here in sunny San Diego!