Monday, May 21, 2012

#10: YMCA - Village People


It's fun to stay at the / Y-M-C-A

A song that we know is always fun to play and dance along to at parties, "YMCA" is a song that not only encourages young men to enjoy the hang out in their local communities, but is a favorite for every member of the family. It'll definitely help you to listen to this song--it's a shoe in for lifting spirits and celebrating any occasion. With a dance that's certainly easy to remember, our list kicks off with Village People's "YMCA" at #10.



#9: Jenny/867-5309 - Tommy Tutone


Jenny, I've got your number / I'm gonna make you mine / Jenny, don't change your number / 867-5309

We've got Jenny's number right here! At #9, Tommy Tutone's "Jenny" is a song with lyrics that no one can manage to forget. The song's catchy, sweet, and one that everyone knows! Definitely a number one people better have saved on their playlists at home, "Jenny's" an incredible song everyone can't help but sing along to!



#8: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston


And I / Will always love you

We'll always love and remember you, Whitney. Hence, your spot at #8 on our list. The late Whitney Houston has captured us all with her amazing voice and beautiful song "I Will Always Love You." Definitely a tear jerker, there's no way we could have neglected the beautiful Whitney Houston and this magical single. At #8 on our top 10, Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You"



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#7: Africa - Toto


It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you / There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do

It's gonna take us quite a lot to neglect the majestic and flamboyant musical styling of Toto, more specifically their hit single "Africa." A song of true love and struggle, "Africa" was great enough to make it to #7 on our top 10! With lyrics alluding to the magic and beauty of one of the world's largest continents and instrumentals sure to blow your mind, it's certainly one to chill out and meditate to. The song is beyond beautiful and one certainly never to forget. #7 out of 10, "Africa." Hurry, boy, it's waiting there for you!

#6: Welcome to the Black Parade - My Chemical Romance


Give a cheer / For all the broken / Listen here / Because it's who we are

We more than anyone are absolutely certain that My Chemical Romance are anything but ashamed of who they are! Coming in at #6, "Welcome to the Black Parade" is a song about heartbreak, defiance, and other powerful messages that seep through the heart of die-hard fans of My Chem and unfamiliar listeners alike. The song's fast paced and mesmerizing lyrics--attributes featured to nearly all the songs off the album--is what makes it so amazing. How could anyone in the 21st century be unfamiliar with this song? A fan favorite on everyone's iPod, "Welcome to the Black Parade" is one to remember for the ages.

#5: Hotel California - Eagles


You can check out any time you like, / But you can never leave

We wouldn't have dared to leave this one out of our top 10! With such a powerful and metaphorical message, that many people probably to this day may still be unable to figure out, this song is certainly a hit for classic rock fans and fiends alike. The psychedelic melodies just send it's listeners on a whirlwind of emotions and feelings, something that has been sure to promise "Hotel California" a spot on our list.



#4: Earth Song - Michael Jackson


What have we done to the world / Look what we've done / What about all the peace / That you pledge your only son?

We can say that we've definitely done something right with Michael Jackson in the top 5 of our list. Michael Jackson--a name that today most certainly speaks for itself. The legacy and amazing songs that he's left behind on earth are definitely all magnificent. Trust me--there are plenty of other MJ songs that we'd have loved to put on our top 10 but if we had, there wouldn't be room for any other artists! We picked "Earth Song" because it has a message that we feel our world really needs to hear more than ever. At #4, it's Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" with hope for a better tomorrow.