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Music Monday
Every Monday Ryan And Matt pick a song to help kick-start your week. Whether you’re coming down from a bad case of the Sunday Scaries or just need a tune to help power you through the week, Music Monday is your answer. Music Monday is a must-listen for anyone with a case of the Mondays. From Barry white to John Mayer, Music Monday has it all.
#MusicMonday: Anderson East – Always Be My Baby (Mariah Carey Cover)
I’m a firm believer that cover songs should have an original spin to them. It’s tough to get better than the original, but if you can create your own version it’s almost always better than a straight up remake. In the spirit of that thought, I present to you the uber talented Anderson East. I dare you not to fall in love with his cover of Mariah Carey’s Always Be My Baby. I dare you!
Anderson East – Always Be My Baby
At first I thought the jazz infused opening was going to my favorite part, but then Anderson East starts singing. His raspy voice is the exact opposite of Carey’s angelic pipes, but he makes it work. This is a live, raw cover that I will listen to at least 45 times today. Have a great day on purpose everybody.
-Ryan
#MusicMonday – Arcade Fire: Creature Comfort (Live on #SNL)
Arcade Fire were the musical guests for Saturday’s SNL. Bill Hader was the host and it was easily one of the best episodes of the season. This was their fifth appearance as musical guests, and they played two tracks from their newest album, Everything Now.
Arcade Fire – Creature Comfort
My favorite of the two was their futuristic performance of Creature Comfort. Arcade Fire always brings the funk with them to SNL, and this performance was no different. They even got in on the sketch comedy with a cameo in CBC Report.
-Ryan
#MusicMonday: Tracy Chapman – Fast Car
I think it’s safe to say we live in an argumentative society. If you have an opinion, chances are someone else will have the exact opposite stance. Luckily this isn’t an opinion, but rather a statement of fact. ‘Fast Car’ by Tracy Chapman is the best song in the history of recorded music.
Tracy Chapman – Fast Car
The song was released in 1988, which is coincidentally the year I was born. I’m not saying this was meant to be my favorite song, but I’m also not NOT saying that. I recently emailed the preferred playlist to the band that is playing at my wedding. This song was not on the band’s website, but it was one of my special requests. The lead singer replied back asking to confirm that Fast Car is performed by Tracy Chapman. You are goddamn right it is. Have a great week on purpose everybody.
-Ryan
#MusicMonday: April Meservy & Aaron Edson – With or Without You (U2 Cover)
The 2018 Winter Olympics are now in full swing. The opening ceremony was Friday night and the action has continued through the weekend. During the mixed ice skating event on Thursday, Team Canada decided to skate to a haunting cover of the U2 song ‘With or Without You’. I wasn’t sure who was signing the cover version, but Twitter came to my rescue almost immediately.
https://twitter.com/katie_love/status/962814074114461698
April Meservy & Aaron Edson – With or Without You (U2 Cover)
Saying April Meservy has the voice of an angel is an understatement. This song isn’t going to boost your mood, but goddamn is it beautiful. Team Canada might not win gold in ice skating, but they’ve definitely struck gold with their song selection. Have a great day on purpose everybody.
-Ryan
#MusicMonday: Bill Conti – Gonna Fly Now
The Philadelphia Eagles won their first ever Super Bowl last night. Unless you went out of your way to avoid being alive, you probably already knew that. Backup QB Nick Foles out dueled the GOAT Tom Brady in one of the most exciting Super Bowl games in history. You might even say Foles had a little bit of Rocky in him.
Eagles Win The Super Bowl
With Philadelphia celebrating it’s first Super Bowl, this song felt appropriate for Music Monday. Fly Eagles fly.
-Ryan
#MusicMonday: Frank Sinatra – Summer Wind
I decided to check out Blade Runner 2049 over the weekend. Firstly, it’s a 2 hour 45 minute movie. If I was watching it in a theater, I can’t say I would have enjoyed it as much as I did. Luckily I watched it in the comfort of my own home, and it was a delight. Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch compose most the music, but there are some other songs featured. One of those is the Frank Sinatra classic Summer Wind.
Frank Sinatra – Summer Wind
There hasn’t been a time that this song has played and I haven’t enjoyed it. Even though we’re still dealing with the winter in RI, this song puts me in the mood for sunshine. Have a great day on purpose everybody.
-Ryan
#MusicMonday: Dionne Warwick – (There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me
We just finished reviewing Black Mirror series 4 on the Average Nobodies podcast. One of our favorite episodes was Black Museum, which featured a ton of great call backs. It also had great music, including this song which played throughout.
Few singers have better pipes than Dionne Warwick and they’re on full display here. It also fit perfectly into Black Museum, especially at the end of the episode. Have a great day on purpose everybody.
-Ryan
#MusicMonday: Carrie Underwood Featuring Ludacris – The Champion
I’m pretty sure it’s a rule that any major sporting event has to have an official song. If you’re the NFL, chances are you’re asking Carrie Underwood to perform that song. She sings the opening for Sunday Night Football and is an overall pleasure whenever she’s on TV. With NBC hosting the Winter Olympics and Superbowl LII, Underwood was called upon to deliver a jam. She did not disappoint.
Carrie Underwood featuring Ludacris – The Champion
I first heard this song Saturday and I haven’t listened to another song since. Carrie Underwood is her natural, wonderful self and Ludacris is the master of rapping over pop beats. If this was NBC’s plan to get me to tune in to the Winter Olympics, it worked like a charm.
-Ryan
