5 Greatest Songs E V E R

Over the last few weeks, I've been on a quest to find some new music. I've been listening to playlists on Spotify, creating random radio stations on Pandora, and soliciting suggestions from friends. As I inch closer to 30, I keep thinking back to how good music used to be. I know that I am not even close to being "old" but I love older music. This has prompted me to give you, my top 5 songs of all time. Check out my list and most importantly, share your top 5. Like I said, I'm on a search for new and new to me music.

Honorable Mentions:

*Michael Jackson: Thriller

*Prince AKA The Artist Formerly Known as Prince: 1999

*Puff Daddy/Diddy/Sean Combs: All About the Benjamins

*David Bowie: Let's Dance

*Madonna: Holiday

5. Back & Forth

Artist: Aaliyah

Album: Age Ain't Nothin But a Number

Year of Release: 1994

Favorite lines: 

It's Friday 

and I'm ready to swing

pick up my girls

Hit the party scene

Reason I love it: She dressed like me; Okay I didn't actually wear baggy pants with my boxers showing but I wanted to. I also love basketball and dancing. That's pretty much what this video/song represents. 

4. Around the World

Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Album: Californication

Year of Release: 1999

Favorite lines: 

All around the world

We could make time

Rompin' and a-stompin'

'cause I'm in my prime

Reason I love it: I have a crush on Anthony Kiedis' voice. The bassline is amazing. Did I mention I have a crush on Anthony Kiedis' voice?

3. Stronger

Artist: Kanye West

Album: Graduation

Year of Release: 2006

Favorite lines: 

Bow in the presence of greatness

‘Cause right now thou has forsaken us

You should be honored by my lateness

Reason I love it: Kanye reminds me of my myself. If I didn't know better, I'd swear we were siblings. He is quirky (weird), irrational, fashionable, witty, and an overall genius! He took a very dull song (in my opinion) and turned it into this work of art!

2. This is How We Do It

Artist: Montell Jordan

Album: This is How We Do It

Year of Release: 1994

Favorite lines: 

The summertime skirts and the guys in Kani 

All the gang bangers forgot about the drive-by 

Reason I love it: Everything about this song screams party! This scene from This Means War pretty much sums up my home life (nothing too exciting going on here) and this song as the soundtrack is PERFECT.

1. Let's Stay Together

Artist: Al Green

Album: Let's Stay Together

Year of Release: 1971

Favorite lines:

That let's, let's stay together

Lovin' you whether, whether

Times are good or bad, happy or sad

Reason I love it: It's actually VERY weird that this is my favorite song since I don't think I ever want to get married but it is and has been for as long as I can remember. I love, love (not enough to do anything to be in love or anything crazy like that) and I think everyone should be in love at some point. It's SO much fun! Love, love, love you all! :)

Now, it's your turn. What are your favorite songs of all time?!?