Tunes currently on my pandemic playlist, inspired by The ‘Rona…
SUITIN’ UP FOR THE SUPERMARKET
Get Back, by Ludacris
Posting the squeaky clean version here, but believe me, next time I roll up to Target I’ll be blasting the unedited version in my Mazda.
Move B*****, by Ludacris
Never in a million years did I expect Ludacris to create so many songs appropriate for social distancing.
Beat It, by Michael Jackson
What you sing to the person who’s been standing in front of the baby carrots for five minutes and refuses to acknowledge that you’re politely waiting six feet away.
Don’t Stand So Close to Me, by The Police
Me when I’m in Target.
I Ran (So Far Away), by A Flock of Seagulls
Me when I’m leaving Target.
WHEN YOU’RE FEELIN’ LONELY TEARDROPS
I Think We’re Alone Now, by Tiffany
Isolation lyrics at their finest.
So Far Away, Carole King
The song that plays in my head when I see all the cats I want to pet.
Only the Lonely, by The Motels
Please enjoy the unblended contour while you sing along to the catchy chorus (“Only the lonely can play!”).
All By Myself, by Celine Dion
Girl, you know I had to do it. ?
Work from Home, by Fifth Harmony
This song is all of us.
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, by Nat King Cole
Well, I walk around the neighborhood. That’s about it.
Things Can Only Get Better, by Howard Jones
I give it two years.
Hold On, by Wilson Philips
Hang in there, and remember it’s not gonna last forever (even if it feels like it).
Kiss Them For Me, Siouxsie and the Banshees
I may be delayed.
To Be With You, by Mr. Big
I mostly love this for the big hair, TBH.
FILED UNDER “DEALING WITH THE UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICE”
Confusion, by New Order
The one word that pretty much sums up every dealing I’ve had with the California EDD so far.
What You Waiting For, by Gwen Stefani
Dear Gwen, I’m waiting for someone on the other end of this EDD help line to pick up the call.
Patience, by Guns ‘N’ Roses
Apparently, I have no more left. (That’s what happens when you’re on hold for 45 minutes before being hung up on.)
SONGS FOR SWEATING IT OUT
U Can’t Touch This, by MC Hammer
Wait till I douse it with Lysol first!
Dancing With Myself, by Billy Idol
No, I haven’t danced with myself lately, but when I do, it will be to this song.
Isolation, by Joy Division
Yup.
Stayin’ Alive, by Bee Gees
This one is self-explanatory. ?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Stayin’ Alive chorus is well over 20 seconds, so it’s a great handwashing song.
And when I taught dance, Ludacris was one of my fave warm up artists. At my dance retirement party my students surprised me with a choreography to “My Chick Bad.” It brought tears to my eyes…. I can see how his stuff is very appropriate “putcher game face on” music. 😉
Music is a salve….
Awww, what a sweet send off from your students! They sound like sweet people.
I’m going to tell El Hub about the Stayin’ Alive chorus as a hand washing song… He loves disco!
Your Target picks are perfect. I went to the store for the first time in weeks today and god, my anxiety shopping is not great at the best of times, and now?? With all the people who won’t wear their masks over their noses (or worse, just have it hanging on their chin), and aren’t paying attention to how far away they are from people… Scaaaary.
I know. When I left the store a couple weeks I was shaking! I can’t believe I used to pop in there just for fun.
So good. Ludacris really is great for braving the grocery store.
I would’ve never predicted his music would be so appropriate these times! LOL
Your commentary under every song is hilarious. Thankd for the much needed humor.