just purchased on itunes

ohhhmygosh.  i cannot get enough of this song.  i go through phases with songs i love.  i've been in the motown mood for a few months, but now i'm starting to get more into indie-esque music.  agh. love love love.  

Dear Whitney,

I grew up listening to your music.  It was always playing in my house, and my sister, mom and I would always dance around the house.  We are all huge fans.  We even have some old home videos of us dancing to I Wanna Dance With Somebody.  Your music video for that song is awesome.  I am loving your hair and all the amazing dance moves going on.. I can see where Anna gets her inspiration for some of her best dance moves....
 


I absolutely loved how you portrayed the Fairy Godmother in the remake of Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella.  The emotion you put into every word you sing is brilliant.  Gah.  I love your voice.  You make it seem so easy, yet nobody can even compare when they try to sing your songs.

(poor video quality.. but the song is awesome)


This week my mom introduced me to one of her favorites of yours, and one of my new obsessions.  Oh. My. How did I ever live without this song?!  Buying it on iTunes ASAP.  I love how genuine you are in this video!  So adorable.  Everyone will love this song.  Jammie?  You will love it.  




Thank you for being such an inspiration to not only me, but people worldwide.  Thank you for creating such fun music to sing to(and dance to)!  You will be missed!  

I will always love you, Whitney!

so this one time I went and bought a ukulele

I just wanted to learn how to play some songs, okay?

and actually, for someone who cannot for the life of them read music, the ukulele is perfect.
chords are so easy to learn!

I know{ish} 5 songs! Already! I've only had it for a little more than a week!


want proof?

watch this:
{but please don't judge.  i am a BEGINNER, after all.}

hey you.. kuh-lay-lee?

umm. so i watched this video:



and now i have this insane desire to learn to play the ukulele.
and sing a duet with joseph gordon-leavitt.

that is all. 

i shall keep you updated on my pursuits to learn.  and sing with JG-L.

nothing can change this love!

how cute is this song?!  i mean seriously.  i can't get enough of it! 

songs i am in love with right about now:

take a listen

these songs are what's stuck in my head lately. 

do it. i dare you!

please watch

this video

of my sister and i




this is the kind of music we sing to

24/7.

it's not a lie, not a joke.
not even for a second.
this is my real life.

:)

It's me, Fiona....

Have you heard this song from Shrek The Musical?!... Oh my word.  I looove it. 

If you don't want to listen to it, read the lyrics.  They are so funny and sometimes I totally feel the same way.  Hilarious!

There’s a princess in a tower
Oh my gosh, that’s just like me!
Poor Rapunzel
Needs a haircut
But the witch won’t set her free
She passes time by singing
Like someone else I know
As years go by she sits and waits…

As years go by?... Uh oh

A torturous existence
I don’t remember this part!
She wishes she were dead?
Skip ahead skip ahead!

But in the end Rapunzel finds a millionaire
The prince is good at climbing and braiding golden hair!

So I know, he’ll appear
Cause there are rules and there are strictures
I believe the storybooks I read by candlelight
My white knight, and his steed
Will look just like these pictures!
It won’t be long now, I guarantee!

Day number…23.

I know its today

There’s a princess In a coma

Glad its her instead of me.

Pretty maiden In a glass box

How I wonder does she pee?

Blah blah blah, poison apple

Boring boring evil queen

Filler filler, been there, read that!

Seven shorties on the scene.

Skip ahead, skip ahead…

But in the end the princess wakes up with a start

The prince is good at kissing

And melting Snow White’s heart!

So I know, he’ll appear

And his armor will be blinding!

As shining as his perfect teeth

And manly hose

He’ll propose

On one knee

And our prenupt will be binding!

About time we set a wedding date!

Day number…958.

I know it's today

He’ll show up today....

There’s a princess

Any princess
Take your pick, they’re all like me

Not exactly, I’m still waiting

they’re living happily

Ever after better get here

I want love in seconds flat

No one needs these middle bits

Oops, did I do that?

Cut the villains, cut the vamping

Cut this fairytale

Cut the peril and the pitfalls

Cut the puppet and the whale

Cut the monsters, cut the curses

Keep the intro, cut the verses

And the waiting, the waiting, the waiting, the waiting

The WAITING!

But I know, he’ll appear

Though I seem a bit bipolar

And I’m a vandal now as well, though he won’t mind

I’m a find, I’m a catch

And a very gifted bowler!

It won’t be long now, I guarantee!

Day number…

Are you there God?

It’s me Fiona…

Now I know, he’ll appear

Cause there are rules and there are strictures

I believe the storybooks I read by candlelight

My white knight, my knight and his steed

Will look just like these pictures!

It won’t be long now, I guarantee!

ma ma ma my my-eye-eye-eye woo!

here are some songs that once i hear i can't help but have a little dance party.


enjoy!

my sharona

higher love

and the next ones listed are really different.

but i seriously can't get enough of them.

i've always thought i was born in the wrong era.

tonight you belong to me (seriously, this song has been on repeat the last two days. don't judge)

dream a little dream of me:
version 1
version 2

ps
i love comments! 
they brighten my day.
so thank you!

foster the people

foster the people: pumped up kicks


fun: walking the dog


fitz and the tantrums: money grabber


sometimes people know what kind of music i like.


i really like when people know what i like.

i think these two boys have got me figured out musically speaking.  because i kind of can't get enough of these three songs. 

seriously.


enjoy.

okay i'm addicted.

we so excited?

seriously, is this a joke?  
i thought all the hype over this song was just everyone making a big deal out of nothing and giving this poor rebecca black girl a hard time...  so i decided to watch the video and judge for myself.


for real?


wow.


if you haven't experienced this yet....watch for yourself here.  i just feel bad for this gal.  she can't be older than 13..and she's a cute girl but this song really is no bueno.

 it hurts my insides.


favorite part of the song:
Yesterday was Thursday, Thursday
Today i-is Friday, Friday (Partyin')
We-we-we so excited
We so excited
We gonna have a ball today
Tomorrow is Saturday
And Sunday comes afterwards
I don't want this weekend to end

playlist.com

next to pandora, it is a brilliant idea and so great when what I want to listen to isn't on my ipod.  if you haven't discovered either, you should try them out.

*the difference: pandora plays music similar to what you put in the search engine(it's internet radio..it's also how I've discovered some new bands/favorite songs).  playlist lets you add specific songs.  capish?


so what's on my playlist right now?


Telephone - Glee Cast Version

Rich Girl -  Hall & Oates

Five Years Time - Noah and the Whale

One Fine Day - The Chiffons

You Rock My World - Michael Jackson


I am one happy camper listening to this stuff. 

what's on your playlist these days?

Top 10 favorite artists of all time : Music Edition

These are my Top 10 go-to's.  I seem to always default to these guys. Whenever I'm down their poppin beats cheer me up. Seriously.  Of course there are a zillion more I could have included but these guys just are awesome. 
Michael Jackson -
I'm sorry but I cannot get enough of Rock With You or Black or White. And have you seen This Is It?  He is an incredible performer as well!  Dear MJ, you're brilliant. Love, Erin
Justin Bieber -
I know there are a lot of JB haters out there... and for all of you, you haven't listened to his acoustic album yet, have you?  He clearly is talented.  And his songs are just sweet.  Cheesy, but sweet.  (I love me some cheesy love songs, ps.)  Oh. And I will be going to see JB3D in Feb.  Down to Earth, Overboard, and Never Say Never are among my favorites.
Glee Cast -
This one's kind of cheating since they do covers of a whole bunch of songs.  But.  I love blaring the music in my car and singing at the top of my lungs.  Glee music brightens even the darkest days!  Love me some Glee! Artie's take on Safety Dance never gets old.  And I love Finn and Rachel duets. Mmm!
Nat King Cole -
Unforgettable.  Enough said.
Backstreet Boys - I have always loved BSB.  I finally got to see them in concert.  It was so great. It was like I was 13 again!!  So hard to choose a favorite song.  The Call, Drowning, More Than That, and Quit Playin' Games (With My Heart) are fabulous!
Britney Spears -
I still frequent the Oops I Did It Again album.  Glee did a remake of Stronger.  Check it out { here }
Celine Dion -
I was first introduced to Celine when my mom bought the Titanic soundtrack.... My Heart Will Go On?... and on and on.... That song was ruined for me.  But ALL of her other music is brilliant.  I Surrender?  So fun to blare and sing.
Black Eyed Peas -
They just know how to rock a beat!  You can't deny it.  Pump it is one of my favorites!
Stevie Wonder -
He just has a way of cheering me up with his music and lyrics!  Love it.  Love him!  I loved when he guest starred on Full House!
Taylor Swift -
 Her album Fearless was my theme song (yes, her whole album was my theme song. I heard it.) this last year. Man, she will always have a special lil' place in my <3.

christmas playlist

it's almost that time of year.

I LOVE to listen to Christmas music.

not until Thanksgiving Day.

But I have made an exception for today only.

I am cleaning and was in the mood for some festive music.



The Osmond Family Christmas Album {sample here}
The Carpenter's Christmas {sample here}
Glee Christmas (love it.  came out yesterday) {sample here}
Bing Crosby's White Christmas {sample here}
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Christmas {sample here}
John Denver Christmas {just this song}  (yep.. grew up listening to this!)
The Chipmunks {sample here}

What's on your Christmas Playlist this season?

confession

With all the listening to On The Wings Of Love I've actually become attatched to that song..

Cheesey, Yes.

Catchy? Yes.

I've found myself singing that song a lot. It's been stuck in my head since I made my last post about it.

Sad but true.

I secretly love it.

I know, I know.. Erin! Come up with something new.

Alright, I realize that the last like, 14 posts have been about some song I've been thinking about or lyrics, etc. But seriously I didn't realize how much I love music until lately. I breathe music. On a church/US history tour I got the "singing sister" award. I'm no singer by any means, but I have a song for every situation. It's a little crazy.

Anyway

With Valentines Day coming up in 2 days, I feel this post is appropriate. But I promise I will tell some good juicy stories as soon as this music phase of my life fades away!

with that said

I love the following songs:

Need You Now - Lady Antebellum

and I wonder if I ever crossed your mind, for me it happens all the time.

Sing Along - Sixteen Cities

I love the way the stars shine for you, and every single mountain bows down. I love the way the universe is singing your song, so I'll try to sing along

Silver Lining - Rilo Kiley

hooray, hooray I'm your silver lining.

Fallin' For You - Colbie Caillat

no I just can't take it, my heart is racing.

Fearless - Taylor Swift

you pull me in and I'm a little more brave.. It's the first kiss, it's flawless, really something.

Only You Can Love Me This Way - Keith Urban

and when I say it's forever, you understand that you're always in my heart, you're always on my mind.

I'm a hopeless romantic, what can I say?

enjoy. :)

I'm really into music lately...

especially good lyrics....


*Jus' A Little Bit Mo' -Shake Your Peace


Chorus:

My baby calls me cabbage
My baby calls me sweetie gooseberry pie
My baby calls me lovey honey chunks and mo
MY baby calls me sexy sexy sexy out of control



Nothin' like good lyrics..

...mornings..

Some mornings I just don't want to get out of bed..

So then I just decided to make something I like to call my "morning playlist"

I'm sure you have something similar.

You know, songs that just move you and put you in an automatic good mood

My list includes songs that are:

happy

make me want to dance

tunes with a great beat

songs with great lyrics

everything that should make me want to get up in the morning!

Here are some songs on my rise-and-shine playlist:

Dude (Looks Like A Lady) - Aerosmith

The Future Freaks Me Out - Motion City Soundtrack

Ebony Eyes - Stevie Wonder

Easy Lover - Phil Collins

Be My Baby - The Ronettes

Paper Heart - All American Rejects

Hysteria - Muse

S.O.S. - The Jonas Brothers

Le Dasko - Shiny Toy Guns

There are many more where that came from.

Enjoy.

Good music.

Good times.

Happy mornings!