Thank you to everyone who took the music survey over the last week. You listed 136 song entries and 121 unique songs. Here is a list of the 12 songs that were picked by more than one person:
Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Dave Matthews Band – Funny the Way it Is
Green Day – 21 Guns
Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
Jason Mraz – Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat)
Jay Z – Empire State of Mind (feat. Alicia Keys)
Jay Z – Run This Town (feat. Rihanna and Kanye West)
John Mayer – Who Says
K’naan – Wavin’ Flag
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody
Taylor Swift – Your Belong With Me
(songs in bold also are on our Fountain Circle compilation – see below)
I asked everyone about their favorite songs of 2009 for two reasons. The first is that I am genuinely interested in knowing what my friends are listening to and finding some good songs along the way. The second reason is that I make an annual compilation of favorites for my college roommates and their families (“families”…we are old…well, some of us are). It’s a good disc this year. I am still working on the order, but here is the Fountain Circle 2009 Compilation of Songs Released in the Last Eighteen Months! (that’s a mouthful, I’ll have to shorten it)
(most of the songs are in the music box down and to the right)
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1. Jason Mraz, “Lucky (feat. Colbie Callait)” – Dan’s #1
This was Dan and Nadia’s wedding song. How nice.
2. Michael Jackson, “Billie Jean 2008 (Thriller 25th Anniversary Remix feat. Kanye West)” – Editor’s Choice
Editor’s choice means I pick a song to represent the year in some way. Last year it was this.
3. Kings of Leon, “Use Somebody”- Criss and family #1
I heard this was the best performance of Austin City Limits this year.
4. Britney, “Circus” – Heather
Incidentally, I download all of my wife’s music for her. iTunes gives me some great recommendations now! he said sarcastically
5. Tyrone Wells, “Remain” – Heather’s #1
The only person on this list that we’ve met.
6. Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me” – People’s choice!
Chosen by you, the people, as the most popular song of 2009 that wasn’t already chosen by someone in this list.
7. John Mayer, “War of my Life” – Brian
8. Madonna, “Celebration” – Brett’s #1
Brett’s been living in Europe for…too long now, it seems (jk Brett lol USA!)
9. Green Day, “21 Guns” – Nadia’s #1
10. K’naan, “Wavin’ Flag” – my #1
When I get the okay to run again, I am going to have so many good new workout songs.
11. Bon Iver, “Skinny Love” – Stacy’s #1
Blake and Stacy say their choices were influenced by ACL. I think this whole album is, and most of us didn’t even go!
12. Rob Thomas, “Her Diamonds” – Criss and family
13. Dave Matthews Band, “Funny the Way it Is”- Blake’s #1
Another ACLer. 5 total on this list (Kings of Leon, K’naan, Bon Iver, DMB, Phoenix)
14. Lady Gaga, “Paparazzi” – Brett
15. John Mayer, “Who Says” – Nadia
16. Black Eyed Peas, “I Gotta Feeling” – Heather and Brett
Our only duplicate among the 10 Fountain Circlers.
17. Jason Mraz, “A Beautiful Mess” – Brian’s #1
Try not to be relaxed when you listen to this. That’s why it goes near the end.
18. Phoenix, “1901” – Stacy
This was my album of the year.
19. John Mayer, “Human Nature (Michael Jackson Tribute)” – Dan
20. Kate Earl, “Melody” – Editor’s Choice
I allowed myself 2 Editor’s Choices because I only included one song from my list. This song fits too well on a compilation among friends. It’s about how music keeps us company. I had to end it with this one.
If you’ve read this far and you want a copy of the CD, let me know!