My 5 favorite songs & why.

            Picking favorite songs, ugh, it sounds easy, but easily turns into quite the task. I have zero musical talent but love music. Here is a list of five songs that I never tire of.

1. “Reality” by Al-Axe Luna

            This song is about a life well lived and the struggles along the way. It addresses the hard times while embracing what life is worth living for, family. The song is about being working class and chasing your dreams. “Reality” is three minutes of honesty, heart, and catchy Rock & Roll. Al-Axe wrote this song for his Queen Sarah and two sons A.J. and Johnny Luna. He wrote “Reality” and played every instrument. This is one of my favorite songs because I can relate to the message. Every time I watch the video, I am in awe of the heart and talent of Al-Axe Luna.

2. “Enter the Ninja” by Die Antwoord   

Years ago I heard a rumor that white trash South African artists were tearing up the hip-hop scene, and they were called Die Antwoord. So, I rushed home and looked them up and found this video for “Enter the Ninja”. First listen, I was thrown off because it was the most original music I had heard in a long time. Yolandi Vi$$er’s opening vocals are soft, safe, almost calming, though she pleads for help. Then out of nowhere Ninja enters with nonstop lyrical punches to the face. This song makes me feel like a super hero, even though I am not doing super hero things.

                                               

                                                                      

3. “I Just Want To Have Something To Do” by The Ramones

 This song is tough, and The Ramones are the epitome cool. I have no one favorite Ramones song. They are Rock & Roll to me. If The Ramones are being played, I am in a good place. "Hey Ho Lets Go!" listen to The Ramones.  

     

4. “Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangster” by Geto Boys

            

 This song is full of life lessons. I get a little uncomfortable with all the “N” word usage, being a middle-aged white guy and all, but this song has brought so much joy to my life. When I listen to it with my wife, we always sing along (without using the "N" word) and burst out laughing at the line about how “real gangster ass ******* can’t run fast”, , hilarious. Any mundane activity becomes bad ass just by adding the title of this song. I am writing my blog, “Damn it Feels Good to be a Gangster”. I do this in my head all the time, thank you Geto Boys.

5. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley

            

 When I married my wife in Las Vegas, a cheesy Elvis impersonator sang this song to us. It was a perfect moment. I tear up easily to this ditty because it reminds me how lucky I am to have met the girl of my dreams.

        

These are five of my favorite songs because I will revisit them for the rest of my life.

 

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