Now that that's out of the way...
The month of April has always been an emotional one for me, on both sides of the spectrum - everything from anniversaries of people passing to the birth of my daughter. This emotional Sit 'N Spin leaves my mind reeling by month's end (and, just like the toy, a little queasy). So, if I get introspective or moody or goofy as all get-out, you now know why.
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Have you ever had one of those moments where you think, "man, it would be perfect if they had [fill in invention]." Well, that is what Pandora is for me. I always thought that idea of something suggesting music you might like based on your current favorites was just a pipe dream...and here it is, in all its glory.
My "chill" list includes names like Joshua Radin (duh), Iron & Wine, Matt Nathanson, and Ray LaMontagne. I liked the music it shuffled and rarely had to skip over a song or give it a thumbs down.
I recently added a few more names to the mix, but I'm not sure if I like it or not. It has taken my "chill" station and thrown it for a loop. Not that the recommended music is bad...it's just different. I don't know how I feel about different.
I just wrote 9 sentences about Pandora and the musical drama I've created in my head. These things don't need to be said outloud (or written for that matter)...but I don't want you to think I skimped out on a post (again), so I'll leave it for your non-enjoyment.
Hey! They're not looking...RUN AWAY!
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Dance Party Time!
(Have no idea what I'm referring to?...read the bottom of this post)
Artist/Band: The Tokens
(this is who recorded the most common version we all know. Interesting back story to this song, if you want to read it)
Song Title: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Kid-friendly?: Yep
*reason for this choice - Peanut Butter and Smelly's Dad made a post a while back about the happy hippo video and his daughter dancing to the song. While it was playing on my laptop, Peanut started dancing along - the same exact way. So, this Dance Party song is for Peanut.
