Under the Boardwalk

Haven't a clue why this song showed up today. Maybe feeling wistful about love, but certainly not in that New Relationship Energy way. Maybe I need a trip to Santa Cruz?

Artist: The Drifters
Year: 1964
Rating: Warm

A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You

This is the song that's been stuck in my head since I saw the Monkees perform a week ago in Saratoga.

Artist: The Monkees (written by Neil Diamond)
Year: 1967
Rating: Warm

Note: the teen idol in the video is Mr. Bobby Sherman.

Sentimental Lady, Redux

Last in my head on September 24, 2009. This episode of sentimental infection came after a really good dose of 70's mellow gold on the radio in my car the other day. In one short drive, I managed to hear Whenever I Call You Friend by Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks, Jim Croce's I Got a Name (a great driving tune!) and Wild World by Cat Stevens. Loving the new Bay Area oldies station, though I take umbrage with their classification of 80's music as "oldies" (don't get me started).

Artist: Bob Welch
Year: 1972/1977
Rating: Luke Hot

To Love Somebody

Stick with this video til the end. Magnificent, heartbreaking performance.

Artist: Nina Simone
Year: 1969
Rating: Hot!

Note: I actually didn't know that this song was a Barry/Robin Gibb composition!

The Ballad of the Sin Eater

You didn't think they could hate you now, did you?
Ah, but they hate you, they hate you 'cause you're guilty

One of my favorite songs. It's hard to avoid clichés while rocking out about imperialism, but Ted hits the mark every time.

Artist: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
Year: 2003
Rating: Hot!

Sax Rohmer 1

I am coming home to you
with my own blood in my mouth
and I am coming home to you
if it's the last thing that I do.

Artist: The Mountain Goats
Year: 2008
Rating: Hot!

St. Elmo's Fire (Brian Eno)

Apologies to those who were expecting the John Parr song. Some might say Brian Eno is a man in motion, too.

Artist: Brian Eno
Year: 1975
Rating: Luke Hot

Note: I wonder which song will get stuck in your head now...

Sticky Shoes

The song in my head is about 20 seconds into this montage from The One with Joey's New Girlfriend. Phoebe loves her sexy phlegm.

Artist: Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay
Year: 1997

The Middle

Damn catchy song. My mental jukebox is focused squarely on my emotional wranglings of late. I suspect it's true that everything (everything) will be all right, (ultimately). But it's indeed taking some time.

Artist: Jimmy Eat World
Year: 2002
Rating: Warm

Note: Wow, this video is douchey.

Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby

Artist: Louis Jordan
Year: 1944
Rating: Luke Hot