Songs

The Most Annoying Songs Of All Time: Pick The Worst! (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Lila Shapiro | Posted 10.09.2009 | Comedy


A new poll declared "Whatever" the most annoying word in America this week, which sounded pretty interesting until we learned that it wasn't the most ...

Kofi Annan And Duran Duran's Climate Change Anthem (VIDEO)

Posted 10.01.2009 | Green


Kofi Annan teams up with Duran Duran and other musicians to call for action against climate change with this video. The track acts as a petition and i...

A Song Review: "Faith In A Minute" by Rob Peterson

Mike McCready | Posted 10.14.2009 | Entertainment


Mike McCready

"Faith In A Minute" is a song about sticking it out and pushing through the doubts, frustrations and discouragement that beg you to give up the winnable fight.

Peter, Paul and Mary -- and Me

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 09.17.2009 | Living


Charlotte Safavi

"Puff the Magic Dragon" became my son's first favorite song. Without failure, he stopped whatever he was doing when the song began and crawled over to the tape recorder.

This Health Care Plan Must Die!

Clifford J. Tasner | Posted 11.09.2009 | Comedy


Clifford J. Tasner

Rejoice and let us glory in the profits that we gain / By rationing the remedies for suffering and pain. / We will not let you regulate our budgetary drain. / This health care plan must die!

10 Tunes to Rev Up Your Workday

Nicole Williams | Posted 10.19.2009 | Entertainment


Nicole Williams

From Dolly Parton to Donna Summers, numerous songwriters have written about the humorous (and sometimes horrifying) ups and downs of the work world.

Not Your Typical...

Owen Thiele | Posted 10.16.2009 | Entertainment


Owen Thiele

You might be thinking I'm your average 30 year old blogger who's going to talk to you about this obscure title, "not your typical..." I'm not 30 at all, I happen to be a thirteen year old.

Chairlift's Aaron Pfenning: iPods and Veggie Tacos

Jon Chattman | Posted 09.18.2009 | Entertainment


Jon Chattman

We spent a great deal of time deciding if we wanted to do the iPod commercial and now we're facing forward and making new music, not looking back.

Blame It on Dick Cheney, Blame It on Obama: Pop Music Gets Political

David Parker | Posted 06.28.2009 | Comedy


David Parker

  • "My Life Would Suck Without You," Kelly Clarkson. Centrists love this song because Harry Reid used it to convince Arlen Specter to become a Democrat.

  • Heineken Is Just Our Friend (VIDEO)

    Mark Blankenship | Posted 06.04.2009 | Entertainment


    Mark Blankenship

    Have you seen this new Heineken commercial, "Let a Stranger Drive You Home?" Last week, it shot Biz Markie's 1990 hit "Just a Friend" onto the iTunes bestsellers list.

    "Jailhouse Talk"

    Jerry Zezima | Posted 04.26.2009 | Living


    Jerry Zezima

    I knew it was only a matter of time before my journalistic crimes landed me in jail. I just didn't think I would end up on Rikers Island.

    How Bob Marley's Songs of Freedom Led to Barack Obama's Message of Hope

    Casey Gane-McCalla | Posted 03.09.2009 | Entertainment


    Casey Gane-McCalla

    Both Obama and Marley had the ability to rally people of African descent under the banner of black pride and people of all other races under the banner of unity.

    Obama Changes The Rap Game

    Daniel Riggs | Posted 02.27.2009 | Entertainment


    Daniel Riggs

    Hip-hop music has always acted as a sort of watchdog for political movement. Lyrics range from anti-American to revolutionary to ideas that encourage listeners to simply stay aware.

    Interview: Singer/Songwriter Lizzy Grant on Cheap Thrills, Elvis, The Flamingos, Trailer Parks, and Coney Island

    Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 02.20.2009 | Entertainment


    Felicia C. Sullivan

    Lizzy Grant: I like things that go fast, things with bright colors, things that taste good. At Coney Island, you can get a Coca Cola, ride the roller coaster, and watch everybody.

    The Need for a Performance Right

    Ann Chaitovitz | Posted 02.07.2009 | Entertainment


    Ann Chaitovitz

    Because we do not have a performance right, performers, labels, and our economy) lose more than 100M dollars annually that is collected overseas for the broadcasts of U.S. recordings.

    Lover's List

    Charles Warner | Posted 01.28.2009 | Entertainment


    Charles Warner

    After nine years our love has deepened, and much of the credit has to go to our lover's list of songs, which I play often. It's worked for us, so I thought I'd share the top songs on our list.

    Prop 8 for the [Easily Manipulated, Exploited, Poorly Indoctrinated] Kids

    Disgrasian | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


    Disgrasian

    Our advice to you is: if you want to get a lot of candy on Halloween, dress up as a sign that says, "Vote No on Prop 8!"

    Change My World

    Vicki Strauss Kennedy | Posted 11.24.2008 | Living


    Vicki Strauss Kennedy

    I want to leave a world that is protected and prosperous and safe for my children, and all those tinier souls that my children were, once, not so long ago.

    The Saga Of The Protest Song

    Mike Ragogna | Posted 06.24.2008 | Entertainment


    Mike Ragogna

    I figured maybe "Fortunate Son"'s rebellious tone had gotten his attention. But it was something more... my nephew was asking questions about its political lyrics and theme.