Jon's Song Diary

• Staring at the Sun—TV on the Radio
  You know if you stare at it head on it'll burn your eyes out. I once took a pair of binoculars and stared at the sun for over an hour.
• Leaving New York—R.E.M.
  Little known fact. Every single time I type New York I type it as N-e-w--Y-o-u--r-k. Why is that?
• Extreme Ways—Moby
  What's wrong with the world? Moby...that's what. I try to hate the man, but then I think...would Jason Bourne be the same without this song?
• Silhouette—Driveblind
  This song must be played at the appropriate level, and yes, my cube-neighbors at work think I am very annoying.
• Ganja Babe—Michael Franti
  He sounds like he is in love.
• All These Things That I've Done—The Killers
  If the goal is to pack out stadiums this song is a decent start. A word of advice, if you are going to use a choir in your song you have got to do better than, "I've got soul, but I'm not a soldier." What the heck?
• Comeback (Light Therapy)—Josh Rouse
  When I dance-walk there is a 62% chance that this song is running through my head.

The Ponderings of a Heather

Repetitive Thought Process

Should I stay or should I go now?
Should I stay or should I go now?
If I go there will be trouble
An’ if I stay it will be double
So come on and let me know!
Should I stay or should I go?
—The Clash

Application

Kindly refer to the Choose Your Own Adventure/Bob Ross post.

Jon's Song Diary

• Pumps and a Bump—Hammer
  Does anyone remember how disturbing this video was? I was a teenager when it came out, and I couldn't eat sausage for years. I don't think Hammer went bankrupt...I think all his money went toward reparations for all the damage done by this video.
• River—Terry Reid
  There is nothing like kicking back in your canoe and floating down this river. This guy turned down Jimmy Page, thus opening the door for Robert Plant.
• Been Caught Stealing—Jane's Addiction
  Have I told you about my baseball collection? Remind me to tell you about my "Mama Said Knock You Out" cassette single. Speaking of cassette singles...if you find yourself around the Denver area tell John Lashmet I want him to return my House of Pain single (and my copy of Fletch).
• Promise—Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
  This song is proof positive that we shouldn't be afraid of new things.
• Let Me Be—Xavier Rudd
  I wonder if I was born in Australia would I feel the same way as the guy who wrote this song, or would I be to busy hanging out with the mighty Koala.
• One Blood—Terence Jay
  I want to join a firm...at least...I would have during my earlier years. I have a feeling my nickname would have been "The Major 2: Electric Boogaloo."
• Take Your Mama—Scissor Sisters
  Another great song for all your dance-walking needs.

Jon's Song Diary

• Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games—Of Montreal
  This song oozes with Canadianeseness. This is the sound of a person under the influence of the metric system. Unfortunately the Outback Steakhouse has ruined this song, and their chances of me eating at their establishment.
• Amber—Clearlake
  This seems like the kind of song a Blade Runner would listen to. By the way if you hear of any Blade Runner job openings in the area please let me know.
• Multiply—Jamie Lidell
  If I had a noisy neighbor I have a feeling this is what he/she would sound like. There were times when I wouldn't mind the racket. Like when I vacuum.
• Hong Kong—Gorillaz
  I started listening to this song, and 3 months later it was finally over.
• Bittersweet—Big Head Todd & The Monsters
  I was introduced to Sister Sweetly many moons ago, and I have marveled at its light for many moons since.
• We—Neil Diamond
  Love and listen to Neil...often.
• Alpha Beta Gaga—Air
  Whistle while you work, especially you Mrs. Gilion.

Jon's Song Diary

• Intimate Secretary—The Raconteurs
  I truly believe Jack White is a figment of my imagination. Something not really there. I think, therefore Jack White is. Since he is a figment of my imagination and you have no idea who he is...trust me when I say he needs to go away.
• Whoever You Are—Geggy Tah
  You know how people describe bands by saying "Oh, they are the next Beatles". There was a time in my life when I believed with all of my heart that Geggy Tah wouldn't be the next anything. They would be the first Geggy Tah, and they have yet to disappoint me.
• Orange Sky—Alexi Murdoch
  I had a dream last night, but there were no orange skies involved.
• The Shining—Badly Drawn Boy
  Is this what creation sounds like? Who knows, but this song got me thinking about creation today.
• Chesapeake—Portastatic
  I have a tree in my front yard. It has very pretty flowers, but it smells really bad. It reminds me that sometimes even the prettiest girls will fart.
• Cold Beverage—G. Love & Special Sauce
  As many of you know my favorite drink of all time is IBC Root Beer. Please send all cases of IBC Root Beer to Lifepoint Church C/O Jon Goings.
• Burden in My Hand—Soundgarden
  When Chris Cornell broke up Soundgarden he acquired a special gift from the gods and now...anything he touches turns to crap.

Jon's Song Diary

• (Night Time Is) The Right Time—Ray Charles
  I think about the Cosby Show every time I hear this song.
• The Last Blast—Blue States
  This song is essential for me when I'm coming down from a caffeine high.
• You Can Decide—Field Music
  There is a part in this song that reminds me of the movie Waiting for Guffman. It was at that point of remembrance that I realized I had to include it on this list.
• Knights of Cydonia—Muse
  Life seems so much better when you play this song at maximum volume and you scream along with the chorus.
• Always—Thomas Dybdahl
  Shhhhh. It should be against the law to make noise whilst this song is playing. Don't make me exercise my right to make a citizen's arrest. Shhhhh.
• Mornings Eleven—The Magic Numbers
  This song is so fun. It reminds me of jumping off of the Schulz's deck. Sure...it wasn't really that high, but to a 7 year old me it sure as heck was.

Episode II Music

• Sometimes By Step—Rich Mullins (Kit House pick)
• Lonely Moon—Mark Heard (Kit House pick)
• Blueberry Hill—Bruce Cockburn (Kit House pick)
• All Summer Long—The Beach Boys (Kit House pick)
• Phantom Limb—The Shins (Kit House pick)
• Three More Days—Ray LaMontagne (Jon Goings pick)
  There's desperation in Ray's voice that would hint at a desire to return to something he loves.
• Your 8th Birthday—Cloud Cult (Jon Goings pick)
  My 8th birthday was nothing like this. I don't remember what it was like, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't anything like this. Great song though.
• Fallen—Vib Gyor (Jon Goings pick)
  This band has some serious potential. I'm very excited to hear what they have in store for us.
• +81—Deerhoof (Jon Goings pick)
  Sometimes it's supposed to be fun.
• Stop Ou Encore—Plastic Bertrand (Jon Goings pick)
  If this song doesn't do it for you then you really need to go down to Lake Springfield and bathe yourself 7 times.

Episode I Music

• Shut Us Down—Lindsey Buckingham (Chris Austin pick)
• Savin' Me—Nickelback (Chris Austin pick)
• Send Me On My Way—Rusted Root (Chris Austin pick)
• Summer Love—Justin Timberlake (Chris Austin pick)
• Jesus Walks—Kanye West (Jon Goings pick)
  This song reminds me that it seems we can rap about anything except fo' Jesus.
• The Small Print—Muse (Jon Goings pick)
  Who or what is your muse?
• Can't You See—The Marshall Tucker Band (Jon Goings pick)
  Did you need a practical (yet poetical) application of Matthew 5:29? Well here it is.
• Into the Ocean—Blue October (Kit House pick)
• Mysteries—Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs (Kit House pick)
• Because—The Beatles (Kit House pick)