My Bean had a bad dream and woke up at 5 am this morning. Since she decided not to go back to sleep, I am very tired and can't remember any of the interesting things I thought to blog about during my run yesterday.
So instead, I am going to share my current running playlist with you. I'm also going to ask you to share your favorite running tunes with me. I need some new tunes for my race next Saturday. I even have an incentive to get you to take the time to leave a comment. The incentive? A $10 iTunes gift card. Here's how you can win it:
- Everyone who gives me a song suggestion will get an entry to win.
- Anyone who suggests a song that I actually download will get a second entry.
- And anyone who suggests a song that I already own but isn't on my playlist already will get a third entry.
- Blog, tweet, or Facebook about the giveaway and you will get an extra entry as well (be sure to let me know you did this one in another comment).
Now to give you an idea of the kind of music I like, here are most of the songs on my current running playlist.
- My Body -Young The Giant
- Dog Days are Over - Florence + The Machine
- Misery - Maroon 5
- All Summer Long -Kid Rock
- Born This Way - Lady Gaga
- Raise Your Glass - P!nk
- Tonight - Enrique Iglesias
- What the Hell - Avril Lavigne
- Grenade - Bruno Mars
- Forget You - Cee Lo Green
- Sing - My Chemical Romance
- Animal - Neon Trees
- Billionaire - Glee Cast
- In My Head - Jason Derulo
- New in Town - Little Boots
- So What - P!nk
- Bulletproof - La Roux
- I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
- Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz
- Use Your Love - Katy Perry
- E.T. - Katy Perry
- Tik Tok - Ke$ha
- We R Who We R - Ke$ha
- Where the Street Have No Name - U2
- Something That I Want - Grace Potter
Don't let this limit you too much. It's mostly just the songs I've purchased in the past few months because I've been too lazy to go through the 24.6 days of music in my iTunes library.
Giveaway winner will be selected by Random.org and announced Thursday, June 9th.
I mostly just listen to AC/DC and the like when I'm running. So I'll suggest Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap :)
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ReplyDeleteSong #2 by Blur
ReplyDeleteChelsea Dagger by The Fratellis
ReplyDeleteHyper Enough by Superchunk (my theme song)
ReplyDeleteABC-Jackson Five
ReplyDeleteMan in the Mirror- MJ
Like a Prayer- Madonna
Rolling in the Deep- Adele
Evacuate the Dancefloor - Cascada
ReplyDeleteRight Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim (love this song while running!)
ReplyDeleteGreat playlist!
ReplyDeleteMore - Usher
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve
S&M - Rihanna
Remember the Name - Fort Minor
Walk - Foo Fighters
ReplyDeleteI know it doesn't really 'fit' with your list, but give it a try - great running song.
I'd pick a U2 song as a suggestion that you own but isn't on your playlist, but that's just too easy.
Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO. (Watch the music video too!)
ReplyDeletethis is such a great idea!!
ReplyDeletemy current running favorites are
-good life by one republic
-pumped up kicks by foster the people
-moneygrabber by fitz and the tantrums
I like a HUGE variety of music! But my absolute favorite which doesn't even come close to resembling your playlist (but I do have some of you picks) is music by a little known new age pianist: Jon Schmidt.
ReplyDeleteHis latest Michael meets Mozart is FANTASTIC for running! Other fav's of his: Waterfall, Love Story meets Love Story, ROCKmaninoff, All of Me..and I could go on and on.
His music is intense and makes you feel like Superman (okay superwoman) and gets me through tough climbs, fatigue etc..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR94NDIfGmA&feature=youtu.be
Those songs all sound good to listen to!
ReplyDeleteUsher - More (Jimmy Joker remix) seems to be a great song to workout to
Kid Rock - Born Free
ReplyDeleteJennifer Lopez- on the floor
katy perry - fireworks.
Pink - Perfect
My 2 favorites are..
ReplyDeleteRun This Town - JayZ, Kanye & Rihanna
and
Till I Collapse - Eminem
I posted this giveaway on my blog.
ReplyDeleteCrawl by Chris Brown
ReplyDeleteThe Climb by Miley Cyrus
Both great running songs.
I like a variety of music styles on my running playlist..one of my current favorites is Salsa de Noche by the Gypsy Kings...it is flamenco style guitar is fabulously inspiring! CHeck it out
ReplyDeleteI also like Pressure by Billy Joel
At the moment I am listening again the hard rock of the AcDc, my favorite:
ReplyDelete- Whole lotta Rosie
- Hell's bells
- Shoot to thrill
- Razor's edge
...and I love the gothic rock (Tristania, Sirenia, After Forever, Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Beseech ecc.).
So little U2 for someone who claims to be their biggest fan! Here's some of what I listen to from the band when I run:
ReplyDelete-Last Night On Earth
-Big Girls Are Best (a little known song from them)
-Zoo Station
-Elevation
-Gone
-I'll go crazy if I don't go crazy tonight
-Desert of Our Love
-Get on your Boots
-Mysterious Ways (Massive Attack Remix)
-Discotheque
At one point, I had 'Numb' on my playlist. But, if it comes on later during the run when I'm tired, it's less than motivational, so I got rid of it.
Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons
ReplyDeleteRay of Light - Madonna
Sex on Fire- Kings of Leon
Save your Scissors - City and Colour (more a cool down song but still awesome)
Great idea! My favorite recent discovery for pumped-up running is the band MuteMath. Try "Spotlight" and "Electrify". They have awesome quick driving beats, great for keeping me on pace.
ReplyDeleteBleed American and The MIddle by Jimmy Eat World
ReplyDeleteHoliday by Green Day
Any Way You Want It by Journey
I really love BLOW my Ke$ha. Also, your comment on my post about the girl with the baby squirrel killed me! hahaha.
ReplyDeleteWe've got similar taste! Here's some new ones to try.
ReplyDeleteBruno Mars - Just the Way You Are
Duffy - Mercy
Flo Rida - Club Can't Handle Me
Glee Cast - River Deep, Mountain High
Kelly Clarkson - Whyyawannabringmedown
The Kills - Sour Sherry
Michael Franti - Say Hey (I Love You)
Pitbull - Hey Baby
Plain White T's - Rhythm of Love
Train - Hey Soul Sister
Rusted Root - You Can't Always Get What You Want
and
Virtual Reality
Gonna have to still some from your list as well!
Gotcha linked up on my blog.
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This may sound crazy, but you really should try "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root. It came on Pandora while I was running my first marathon and it was incredible. It has a catchy (tribal) sound that just pushes you to move your feet. And the lyrics are awesome running lyrics, too!
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ReplyDeleteJust can't get enough...Black eye peas. Love running to it!
ReplyDeleteI posted on my blog about your givewaway!!!
ReplyDeleteFun contest!
ReplyDeleteBang Pop - Free Energy
Borderline/Open Your Heart - Glee
Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
Get Some - Lykke Li
Something to Die for - The Sounds
Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads
Metallica - And Justice for all Album
ReplyDeleteMetallica - Fade to Black (off of ride the lightning)
Metallica - Black Album (includes Nothing Else Matters, Enter Sandman, Unforgiven)
Tool - (if you like heavy music)AEnima Album
For lighter fair - Blackmore's Night has a medieval feel that can help with a nice light run on a beautiful day.
Classic Rock -
Rolling Stones - Paint it Black
Led Zepplin - Stairway to heaven.
I run to a wide variety of stuff, but my number one go to song is Rock 'N Roll by Led Zeppelin.
ReplyDeleteAlso on my current list:
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers (don't make fun! I love it!)
Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
Pokerface - Lady Gaga
My Sharona - The Knack
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- check out B.o.B. adventures of bobby ray (edited). Full of fun songs, Kids love it, too.
I'm all over the place with my music. Here are a few favorites.
ReplyDeleteRio-Hey Marseilles (a good upbeat great song that makes me wish I was in the caribbean) and most of their album is good too
New Divide-Lincoln Park (when I want some good strong beat)
Tron Legacy Soundtrack-it's a good mid-race album when you are in your groove.
Can't go wrong with some U2, Bon Jovi, sprinkle in a little Flogging Molly (just to be a bit on the rebellious Irish side of things)
Oki doki... you probably will think differently of me after you see this list, but i like the beats..not necessarily the words or context.
ReplyDelete1. My favorite game... Cardigans
2. Bullet with butterfly wings..smashing pumpkins
3. Just can't get enough.. Black Eyed Peas
4.What you waiting for? Gwen Stafani
5. Sexy Back... Justin T
6. Hey Ya!.. Outkast
7. Lose Yourself.. Eminem
8. I Know you want me.. Pitbull
Fighter by Christina Aguilera :)
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ReplyDeleteEdie Brickell, Little Miss S.
ReplyDeleteThis is first on my ipod, so it always gets extra play. It gets me going though.
#1st entry: not sure if anyone else suggested this one but "on the FLoor" by JLo would be a good one to have!
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Some from my current playlist:
ReplyDeleteShipping Up to Boston - Dropkick Murphy's
Friday - Glee cast
Love the Way You Lie - Eminem w/ Rhianna
Stronger - Kanye West
Uprising - Muse
Pretty much any Lady Gaga, Dropkick Murphy's or Flogging Molly.
I might be too late for the contest, but it looks like we have pretty similar tastes. I have a lot of these songs on my playlist too so here's a few last minute suggestions:
ReplyDeleteGoody Two Shoes- Adam Ant
Fighter- Christina Aguilera
Fergalicious- Fergie
When I grow up- Pussy Cat Dolls
That's not my name- The Ting Tings
Liar- Taking Back Sunday
All the Right Moves- One Republic
Telephone ft. Beyonce- Lady Gaga
Loser- Glee Cast
500 miles- the Proclaimers
Good luck on Saturday! I hope to get to finally meet you!