Thursday, September 2

Playlist


I had one of those rare running experiences this evening. I can always tell--within the first three blocks of feet hitting the pavement--what kind of run it is going to be. Usually, it's the "There's-no-possible-way-I'm-going-to-finish-this-without-Divine-intervention" run. Shockingly, tonight's workout wasn't like that. This was a "Gosh-I-actually-feel-like-a-runner" run. There could be several reasons for this.

Possibly it was due to the fact that it was a delicious 67 degrees outside with almost no wind.

But I think more than anything, it was probably the playlist.

I can't run without tunes.

Now I'm not one of those people who creates a million playlists for different things. Seriously. I like all my music, so I set the thing on shuffle and head on my way. But frankly, some of it isn't really the "get up and go" type stuff that's suitable for running. But tonight was just a really fabulous cocktail of great running music. I didn't have to skip through any of it--which is shocking.

And since none of the other thoughts taking residence in my brain are at all appropriate for this blog :o) and I'm sure my mom is wanting a new post, I'll treat you to my playlist from this evening:

Let's Hear it for the Boy--Deniece Williams

Why Can't We Be Friends?--War

Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer--Nat "King" Cole

Puttin' on the Ritz--Taco

Copacabana--Barry Manilow

Centerfield--John Fogerty

I Got You Babe--Sonny and Cher

Our Last Summer--Abba

You're My Best Friend--Queen

Kodachrome--Simon and Garfunkel

Thoroughly Modern Millie--Original Broadway Cast

Marrakesh Express--Crosby, Stills and Nash

Looks Like We Made It--Barry Manilow

Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard--Simon and Garfunkel

Knowing Me, Knowing You--Abba

Crowning Glory--Julie Andrews and Raven

Eternal Flame--The Bangles

Red Red Wine--UB40

And I'm always looking for new good music...so I'll take any suggestions you have...

3 comments:

Heidi said...

You continue to make "my first thing" in the morning ritual a joy. Thank you!!!
ps. I'm thinking maybe music would make my workout time a little more pleasant...
Love you.

Sarah said...

Love me some Abba!

Rhonda said...

There is no end to your variety! Although, what my brain automatically thought is what a stinkin' long run that must have been. I would have been dead on the road by "Puttin' on the Ritz".