No Doubt - "The Climb"

I was just reminded of this song from the available Rock Band downloads.

Tragic Kingdom is easily one of the best albums ever and was frequently found in my CD player or car through my middle school/high school years. One of the few I can listen to start to finish. Still. The No Doubt, Tragic Kingdom tour was the first concert I went to back when I was 13. It was awesome. I have wanted to be Gwen ever since. Especially when she married Gavin Rossdale. So dreamy.

Anyway...
The song still rocks my world.
Great music. Great lyrics. Great message.

Enjoy!

Playlist Over at So Buttons

{today on So Buttons}

Bring Me to Life::Evanescence
I Don't Wanna Be::Gavin DeGraw
All Around Me::Flyleaf
When I Look At You::Miley Cyrus
Undiscovered::Ashlee Simpson
The Reason::Hoobastank
Viva la Vida::Coldplay
Only One::Yellowcard
Love Me for Me::Ashlee Simpson
I'm in Love with a Girl::Gavin DeGraw
Everytime::Britney Spears
Bubble Toes::Jack Johnson
When You're Gone::Avril Lavigne
Alone::Heart
Hanging By a Moment::Lifehouse
The Climb::No Doubt
Chasing Cars::Snow Patrol
My Immortal::Evanescence
You and Me::Lifehouse

A secret about me::I am a high schooler at heart.
Oh, and::I'm an Ashlee Simpson fan.

There is something very appealing to me about getting in the car, popping this baby in, and just driving. These songs speak to a part of my soul that doesn't get much recognition these days. I am a grown up now after all.

Some of these songs are from my past; some are more recent; all would have served as much needed therapy for my overactive teenage heart.

I made this mix for a friend of mine, but the truth...it's for me too.
Anyone want a copy?

Heart - "Alone"

This song is epic.
It is classic.
It's timeless.
It's a favorite.

I made a mix for a friend of mine this week and couldn't help but include it. Even though the song is probably twice her age. At least.

This is an appropriate pick in honor of Season 10 of American Idol. Which, by the way, may end up being my favorite season. I am loving the new judges. I have a crush on Steve Tyler. "Alone" has been featured a number of times on Idol. My absolute favorite was by Carrie Underwood. That was the night Simon predicted she would win. And she did.

Watch her performance.
Another favorite performance on Idol. Why she didn't do better in the competition? I still don't know.

Dave & Meg's Wedding Mix

What A Wonderful World::Louis Armstrong
But I Do Love You::LeAnn Rimes
This I Promise You::NSync
You Are So Beautiful::Joe Cocker
Danny's Song::Kenny Loggins
The Way You Look Tonight::Al Green {our wedding song}
Fools Rush In::Elvis Presley
Because You Loved Me::Celine Deon
Got To Get You Into My Life::Beatles
Don't Wanna Miss A Thing::Aerosmith
I Cross My Heart::George Strait
Groovy Kind of Love::Phil Collins
Every Breath You Take::Police
I Do (Cherish You)::98 Degrees
Completely::????!!!!!
Ice Cream::Sarah McLachlan
When I'm 64::Beatles
True Companion::Marc Cohn
Unchained Melody::Righteous Brothers
Thank You For Loving Me::Bon Jovi

Some of our favorite love songs.
Happy Valentine's Day!

Ashlee Simpson - "L.O.V.E."

For Valentine's week, my pick is L.O.V.E.
Not at all a love song, but just fun.

And I'm coming out of the closet...
I'm an Ashlee Simpson fan.