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hi peeps*

today i have a request from you:
i am in search of some new, happy tunes.

for some reason i have found myself
in a little funk this week-
nothing big or life threatening.
just not feeling fully myself.

i love to work and listen to my ipod-
my mood totally transforms.

i can groove to anything from
a little snoop to some rem,
and am pretty open to anything.

so if inspired,
please share your favorite tunes
that get you out of a rotton mood
and into a dance routine in your living room.
it would be much appreciated.
thanks in advance, and happy friday!
:)

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i love the light and colours in the surfboard photo. i’ve been playing Vampire Weekend’s music and the John Butler Trio. hope you can dance your way out of your funk. take care.

These aren’t new, but old standbys that always get me feeling better: Bob Marley’s “Legend”–how can you feel bad when listening to “Baby don’t worry, ’bout a thing, ’cause every little thing’s gonna be alright…” I also love the Gipsy Kings’ “Mosaic.” The passion in that gets me every time.

‘Elevation’ by U2 always gets me moving, so does ‘Nowhere with you’ by Joel Plaskett Emergency

Hope you get lifted

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh timing!!!

I have just sent Maddie a sparkly mix TODAY - so it’s all ready! I shall send you a copy of the sparkly fun mix to brighten your days and give you a little magic!!

LOVE to YOU!!!

dude, You always feel better after a little ‘Don’t stop Believing’ by Journey!!!

ahhh, seeing those surfboards make me long for SO. CAL
I have discovered kate nash, christine kane, one republic, tommy curan, augustana, idina mendzel. maybe one of those would make your heart boogie!

sending love and happy happy magic thoughts.

I’m loving Kate Nash and even *a little embarassed to admit* Taylor Swift. My daughter has me lovin her new cd!

De Novo Dahl is a band out of Nashville and I can’t help but smile every time I hear their music - just fun dance around your kitchen stuff

I suggest Matisyahu, Barrington Levy, Bhangra Beatz, Basia Bulat, & Regina Spektor…

Enjoy!!

I suggest Matisyahu, Barrington Levy, Bhangra Beatz, Basia Bulat,Manu Chao, & Regina Spektor…

Enjoy!!

disco baby, disco.

Brett Dennen’s song “Blessed” gets me dancing in my kitchen! I love it!

the go*gos
annnnnnnnd
p r i n c e

xxoo

hello there,
when i feel a bit this way, i usually go for a mix of things like shakira’s la tortura, brad paisley’s ticks, and francoiz breut’s km83 and andy will take us on a drive. country isn’t a lot of people’s cup of tea, but brad’s lyrics make me laugh, shakira’s just fun, and francoiz sings some of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard… enjoy your weekend :~)

Do I hear you’re in need of some “magic”?? How about a little Practical Magic - the soundtrack works wonders, does it every time for me - not just one song, the whole CD!! And when I’m having a really bad day, the movie is a must. Sounds like you’ve gotten some good replies so…………rock on my mermaid friend!

this one is one of THE BEST EVER dance grooves…i have not been able to find it anyplace other than youtube so far~it’s a blast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXCGF1UmCb4

James Brown! Guaranteed (i think) to get anyone’s booty shakin’

I have been listening to Radiohead’s new CD, In Rainbows. Some of it is kinda mellow, but some of it really rocks my i-pod too!!

Dare ya’ to put Joss Stone~The Soul Sessions and play SUPER DUPER LOVE (Are You Diggin On Me?)and not dance out of a
funk!!!

Watch this video, it is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and you will find yourself singing boom de yada all the time.

http://dsc.discovery.com/video/index.html?playerId=203711706&categoryId=1488640350&lineupId=1504354140&titleId=1509264631

As for other good happy get you out of your funk music: Colbie Caillat (Bubbly and Tailor made are great), AdriAnne Lenker My Bliss, The Archies Candy girl, Charlotte Martin Bring on the day, They might be giants, Theme from the greatest american hero (believe it or not i’m walking on air”)

Have fun getting your happy on!

Beautiful Day by U2 always gets me in a better mood. And anything by Adam and the Ants!

These are Days, 10,000 maniacs. (My all time #1 fav make you feel you’re glad to be alive song.)

.:across the universe soundtrack
.:*stand by me* pennywise
.:snoop dogg
.:beck
.:beck
.:beck

;-D

first off, that dancing walrus is priceless!

secondly, i have been listening to a lot of old 80’s music, specifically bands like Spandeau Ballet, Bananarama and Duran Duran. Must be all these late nights, but it makes me happy because the songs are just so light and fun, which is what a girl needs sometimes.

xoxo

Ditto the 80’s music.

Build me up Buttercup and Play that Funky Music are both required listening in my world during funk time.

♥

Try Tristan Prettyman’s CD “Twenty-three.” It’s upbeat and flowy.

Hey beautiful mermaid! I suggest the following to get your mood into gear:
Soundtrack for the movie Juno
Laid by James
Common People by Pulp
mostly anything by Blur
Much love,
Josefina

One of my all-time faves is September by Earth Wind snd Fire . . . ..I can’t help but get moving when I hear it!

“Off the wall” Michael Jackson. Fixes me everytime!!

‘Sexuality’ by Billy Bragg,
‘No Tomorrow’ by Orson,
‘Youu Give Me Something’ by James Morrison,
‘Wish I’ by Jem.
Could go on for ages but I’ll leave it at that for now. Hope you have fun dancing!!

This is my “get happy with music compolation”…I wish I was all puter savy and could just send you my song list.
Lola….The Kinks
Don’t Worry Be Happy…..Bobby Mcferron
Sweet Home Alabama….Lynard skynard
Brown eyed girl….Van Morrison
I can see clearly now….Bob Marley
Let’s get together…..The Youngbloods
goin up the country….Canned Heat
obladi oblada….beatles
New soul…Yael Naim
Anyone Else but You….The Moldy Peaches

have you heard of Floater? I love Medicine Woman (actuallly i love it all)
but check out some of what they have…the new album stone by stone ( how appropriate for you as a miracle rock painter ) there is a lot of uplifting stuff on there too. they are an indie band from Eugene Oregon and are friends of mine.
Much love, light and dancing.
Tawnja

from the new weepies album:
“all this beauty”.

i don’t know how anyone listening to that song could help but be-bopping to it, nor how they could be sad after listening.

peace. )

In case you are ever in need again!

Happy by Mary J. Blige
Happy Face by Destiny’s Child
Mary Jane Shoes by Fergie
Beyonce - Get me Bodied
Happy People by R Kelly (even though he has issues)
The Good Life - Kanye West
Apple Tree by Erykah Badu
Crazy - Gnarles Barkley
Livin’ My Life Like Its Golden - by Jill Scott

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