It’s been weeks since I’ve sat down with myself and listened to music. Between rehearsing & opening a show, teaching, working, having out of town visitors and being in escrow, I’ve had no time for anything else.

BUT, I did buy a new aliPod (’cause the old mini aliPod went kaput!)

So, here I am on Sunday, closing my eyes and taking a listen…here are the first songs on the *new* aliPod, which actually now holds all my music.

*1. Stolen Car by Beth Orton on Central Reservation
*2. The Sweetest Taboo by Sade on The Best of Sade
*3. Prayer by Leela James on A Change Is Gonna Come
*4. Butterfly by Crazy Town on The Gift of Game
*5. Selene’s Song by Dubtribe on Selene Songs {not on iTunes}
*6. Crazy For You by Madonna on The Immaculate Collection
*7. Gypsy by Feetwood Mac on Greatest Hits
*8. Don’t Drink The Water by Dave Matthews Band on Before These Crowded Streets
*9. Don’t Stop Believing by Journey on Journey: Greatest Hits
*10. Yeah by Usher (featuring ‘Lil Jon & Ludacris) on Confessions

Thoughts on this mix: This was exactly the kind of mellow I was hoping for (ok, with the exception of Usher). It was soulful and light, ’til the end when I was rejuventated and ready to stand up and shake it.

Today’s favorite song: Prayer by Leela James, just ’cause her voice is so deliciously beautiful.

Today’s least favorite song: Crazy For You by Madonna, but just ’cause I’m over it.

Lyric’s I love:
Hey sugar mama, come and dance with me.
The smartest thing you ever did was take a chance with me.
Whatever tickles your fancy, girl, it’s you an me like Sid & Nancy.
So sexy, almost evil. Talkin’ bout butterflies in my head.
I used to think that happy endings were only in the books I read.
But you made me feel alive when I was almost dead.
You filled that empty space with the love I used to chase.
And as far as I can see, it don’t get better than this
And so, butterfly, here is a song and it’s sealed with a kiss
And a thank you, miss. Come and dance with me, so come and dance with me.
{Butterfly}
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‘Til Thursday (yep, two in one week, to catch up), new aliPod out!