Birthday Month Shuffle - 7th Edition Day 21

Anyone else excited that “So You Think You Can Dance” is back for the summer?  Any favorites so far?  I love watching the show because I love hearing new songs and adding to my already extensive musical collection.  Today’s song comes from the show.  “Salute” by Little Mix.

Again, it’s the underlying beat that I like.  A lot of times I’ll Shazam a song and then wait a while before adding it.  Sometimes it’ll take several weeks of listening to it, deciding, putting it on the back burner and then finally coming back to it again before I purchase it.  This was one of those.  I liked it when I heard it the first time, but I waited a while before adding it to the mix.  I wanted to make sure that it stood the test of time.  And, I’m glad it did... enjoy!

Here’s from the SYTYCD competition.  This was the kids’ year where the younger crowd competed with an all star.

Here’s the official music video. 

Birthday Shuffle Sixth Edition - Day 26

Seriously, how can you not ride fast while listening to this...?
How can you not find the inspiration to push yourself further and faster...?

Ok, if anything, it's a great wake-up song...

Enjoy!

Birthday Shuffle Sixth Edition - Day 25

I've said before how I get a lot of my music

from TV and movies.

Like this song.

I first heard it on SYTYCD

So You Think You Can Dance...

It's upbeat

It's peppy

It's a great riding song...

Birthday Shuffle Sixth Edition - Day 10

Long stretches require a little moving music to keep up a rhythm.

That's why I love this song...

As I've said before, I get a lot of my music from

"So You Think You Can Dance" and

that's where I first heard this song.

Think about this when you hit those long flats,

and see if it doesn't put a little spring in those legs...

Enjoy...!

Birthday Shuffle Year V - Day 28 - Mamba Negra

I've mentioned many times how I get a lot of my music recently from the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance."  I heard a small snippet of this song during one of the solos by a contestant named Paul.


And I loved it!  I knew I had to add it to my collection of music.  Having a sexy Latin dancer gyrating to it may have helped a little.

Are there songs you've fallen in love with at first hearing.

Birthday Shuffle Year V - Day 22 - I Hope I Get It

While this isn't the music from "A Chorus Line" the movie... I think you get the idea...


I've written before that I love musicals.  And this is one of my favorites.  It's a story about dancers trying to reach their dreams.  Which is probably why I have liked "So You Think You Can Dance" for the last 10 years.  Again, people working hard to reach their dreams.

Not to make a political commentary, but as I have been watching the Tour de France and watching SYTYCD this summer, I think sports and dance are the only places left where people who work hard get rewarded for their effort and not just for showing up.  There's no free ride.  If you don't put in the time, you don't have a chance to win the prize.

Ok, and off the soapbox.  What's your favorite musical?

Birthday Shuffle Year V - Day Seven - Turn Down For What

I think I've said before that I have a very eclectic taste in music.

I do have some rap music in amoungst the pop and the Latin and the rock.

This song I first heard on SYTYCD (so you think you can dance)
which is my summer weakness.

Again, it's all about the beat.

Which when you're battling a 7% grade really helps.

Here's the original routine with Ricky and Valerie:

MyPod Birthday Shuffle IV - Day 9 - Put It in a Love Song

One of my summer pleasures is watching a TV show called "So You Think You Can Dance."  Aside from the dancing, which always amazes me, I like the show because I get to hear new music.  I can't tell you how many songs I've added to my iPod because of the show.  "Put It in a Love Song" is one of those.  I liked the beat.  I liked the lyrics.  I liked the song.  And the dancing.

MyPod Birthday Month #23 - Koop Island Blues

I know I've mentioned before that I love watching 

"So You Think You Can Dance"

Not only for the dancing, but 

also because of the new music I hear...

This is one of those pieces.

Enjoy! 

MyPod Birthday Month #13 - I've Got You

I first heard this song on "So You Think You Can Dance."  I was immediately drawn to its catchy beat and lyrics.  Even though it's a song about a couple that has broken up, I dedicated it to my close cousin who is battling breast cancer.

Leona Lewis - I've Got You