I'll start it off- I just heard Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire" today and it definitely spurred my will to be stronger (:

Radiohead's Creep and Jukebox the Ghost's Somebody. :) Interesting topic.

To get pumped up in general, Pirate in the Water by Santigold (and that entire album), and of course, Hypnotize by Biggie Smalls. And I like Henrietta by Yeasayer, it's nice and upbeat. And whenever I'm feeling melodramatic about the MG, sometimes I put Immobilized by OMR or Heavy Cross by the Gossip on repeat and feel sorry for myself. Haha.

I love Alicia Keys, but I haven't heard any of her new music yet. I'll add this to my rotation! :)

The Fleetwood Mac Rumors album always perks me up. Not that it's particularly inspirational, maybe just brings back nostalgia from youth, but I tell ya, housework gets done (although the day following has to be some Diana Krall or Michael Buble to relax to) :)

A song that captures the essence of the mother-child relationship :-) It brings back fond memories for me and encourages careful diets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcJjMnHoIBI

My morning drive to work is when my hearing is the least sensitive so i often crank up the radio and pretend I can sing. Curtis Mayfield, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Vivaldi, Electric Light Orchestra...doesn't matter.
Great post.
Larissa ;)

This is my favorite MG song, by Scott Walker, From Scott 4 (1969). There is a great documentary, 30th Century Man (2006) all about this weird pop star.

The World's Strongest Man by Scott Walker

As the morning turned my way
See birds flying through this hazy face
And I came back here to replace your place in my life

And didn't you know that I'm not the world's strongest man
When it comes to you and your world I'm lost
Can't you see the towers of mine they could shine like a dime
Take me back again to your warm desire

And again again again
Longing for belongings here again
And I need your love you know I can't pretend anymore

And didn't you know that I'm not the world's strongest man
When it comes to you and your world I'm lost
Can't you see the towers of mine they could shine like a dime
Take me back again to your warm desire

Larissa, I LOVE Curtis Mayfield.

Fly Like an Eagle - The full version by The Steve Miller Band has been my favorite since I was young...I like all kinds of music. I listen to alternative rock and dance music most of the time. I'd like to think I am up on modern music including hip hop and pop as well. I don't listen to country music very often, but over the years plenty of good ones also. I really enjoy classic rock bands like the Guess Who, Led Zeppelin etc.

My mother's favorite song was "Your Song", by Elton John

That song can bring a smile to my face almost always.

Music can really affect ones mood! Can you imagine if there were no music in the world?

At the risk of showing my age, I love gospel music always lifts my spirits. I saw Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show in the 50s and of course I like him. I am more for the mellow stuff but was a good dancer in the 50s and love the rock an roll. Good memories. Karin

For Inspiration and Encouragement, I like contemporary Christian music.
For fun, I love disco! KC and the Sunshine Band, The Bee Gees, etc. I like to put on my disco and do my walking in place exercises. It is SO much fun!

Ugh, Troy - no music! I can't imagine! I grew up on Led Zeppelin and Steve Miller - good memories for me (:

Glad to hear of all the dancing and smiling everyone!