30 songs.

because i have no work ethic, i'm going to complile my 30 favorite songs for you here.

30. Dream On (Aerosmith): this song is just fantastic and has some pretty amazing guitar riffs and melodies that get jammed into your skull. woo.

29. Mack the Knife (Bobby Darin): this classic belongs in everyone's top 30 list, for who can feel bad when you're listening to a song about mob murders?

28. Two Points for Honesty (Guster): Pretty much any song that can get me hooked onto any band is great to me.

27. Saturday Night (Bay City Rollers): My pump up song. it's the one thing that can bring me out of any funk.

26. May It Be (Enya): From the Lord of the Rings movies, this piece is so beautiful and moving. Listen to it in the rain or on a simply grey day.

25. Magic (Ben Folds Five): Crack to any pianists ears. and the lyrics are sweet as well, making for a great tune.

24. Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap): This song belongs in a movie. I had no idea a song with such electronic feel could be so gorgious.

23. Jupiter from "The Planets" (Gustav Holst): My single favorite classical piece. Also was turned into a national song of England (or Wales, or something) and has beautiful lyrics as "I vow to thee, my country".

22. Cop Song (Urinetown): The newest addition to my list of amazing songs, it appears in the musical Urinetown. The soundtrack is fantastic as a whole, but this song stands out.

21. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard (Simon and Garfunkel): one of two songs that will appear on this list by this dynamic duo, I got hooked on this when i saw The Royal Tenenbaums.

20. Rhythm of my Heart (Rod Stewart): again, the first of two songs by "rod the bod". This was my summer of 2005 anthem, which i played where ever i went with my car windows down. Yeah, i'm that cool.

19. Imagine (John Lennon): it may seem odd that this is that low on the list, but as amazing as this song is, I personally have many above it. That said, if you don't own this song, you're probably a pathetic human being.

18. Sunrise, Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof): When i was in 9th grade, i was in this musical and this song sums up everything about life to me. we grow up far too fast and spend most of that time in doubt, no matter how much faith in life we have.

17. Everybody Loves You Now (Billy Joel): from his debut album, Cold Spring Harbor, this was my fall anthem. It's probably not the best song to live by, but you should listen to it copiously anyway.

16. Grey Age (Nathan Veshecco): 90% of the people who read this have never heard this song, which i featured in my Maverick One Act. Its by a high school friend of mine, and if you want to check it out, his debut album lady you're shady is on cdbaby.com.

15. Bleed to Love Her (Fleetwood Mac): this is from their newest album, Say you Will, which is pretty fantastic. However, i recommend any Fleetwood Mac song to anyone in any situation. The lyrics speak to me constantly.

14. Honey, Touch Me With My Clothes On (Gilda Radner): So, this song may be on a comedy album, but it's a great song none the less. It's simple and perfect, just like Gilda.

13. Six Months Out of Every Year (Damn Yankees): Best opening number to a musical ever. Not the most memorable to most, but if done right, will suck you right in.

12. Martha My Dear (The Beatles): I love the Beatles, so decided to put one of their more obscure songs on my list. Anything by the Beatles would end up on this list, so yeah.

11. Across the Universe (The Beatles): The last of my completely randomly numbered songs. 1 through 10 are actually my top 10 favorites. This is just a good song.

10. The Luckiest (Ben Folds): This song was my song with a certain individual, but eventually we played it out. Still, it is the perfect song for any couple who feels that they are the luckiest people in the world because they've found that person.

9. Tusk (Fleetwood Mac): My favorite Fleetwood Mac song, it is featured on the album of the same name. Tusk live is probably one of the most memorable experiences of my entire life, musically.

8. Tell Me on a Sunday (Sarah Brightman): This song, from Andrew Lloyd Weber's Song and Dance, is one of his classics. However, his ex-wife (Brightman) puts a new verse at the end and gives the song new life. Also perfect for your break-up soundtrack (to counteract #10).

7. World on Fire (Sarah McLachlan): From her most recent album, Afterglow, this song tells a story of a person who feels so overwhelmed by the state of their world that they can't handle it. Although McLachlan meant it to mean the poverty, war, and injustice, it works just as well if you're having a really shitty day.

6. Don't Rain on my Parade (Barbra Streisand): From the musical / film Funny Girl, this is a classic female empowerment song, as well as the most memorable scene in the film (remember the yellow roses and the boat?). Next time someone has you down, listen to Babs.

5. The Oldest Living Boy in New York (Simon and Garfunkel): This song was popularized by the film Garden State, but has been around since the late 60's. This song is my favorite of their music, and I really couldn't explain to you why that is.

4. Hallelujah (Rufus Wainwright): Again, made popular by the cartoon, Shrek, this is the song that introduced me to the amazingness that is Rufus Wainwright. It is also a simple and beautiful song, so download this from iTunes...now.

3. Immortality (Adam Garcia / Bee Gees): This has been my theme song for about 2 months now, and I overwhelmingly prefer the Adam Garcia version from the broadway cast recording of Saturday Night Fever: The Musical. The Bee Gees version (and the Celine Dion version) just don't have the same power.

2. Mandy (Barry Manilow): Yeah. I love this song. Kiss my grits. "mandy, well you came and you gave without taking...you kissed me and stopped me from shaking" How can you not love that?!

1. Say Yes (Elliott Smith): This should be no surprise to anyone who knows me. If you haven't heard this song, I reccommend that you find some way to do so. It's perfect.

There it is. Procrastination at its finest...

i'm peachy.