So really, it's no secret that my favorite songs are ones that you can sing along to, which is why I love that old classic, as well as these three varations:
3. Susan Boyle.
Not a huge S-Boyle fan, but I do like the feel of this.
There's a lot of music out there. Some of it's bad. A lot of it's very good. Even more of it takes up this place in between where you're not sure if it's good or of it's bad or if it's both but so you listen to it anyways and you're not sure why but you do and it's kind of a guilty pleasure and it kind of always has been so that's why you keep it around. It's music that's very gooey and full and you're like Oh wow they really mean it and then you realize that you kind of mean it too. Or at the very least you absentmindedly hum along to it. So here they are: some songs that have a sound that’s so
particular to yesterday and yet so irresistibly precious-slash-wildly earnest.
Isn’t that a weird mix? It is. But no one ever said that’s not okay.
5. "Sympathy" by the Goo Goo Dolls.
I have seen them live more times than I care to either count or reveal.
DAVID COTRONEis from Plymouth, MA. His writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, Paper Darts, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. He's the Editor of Used Furniture Review, a literary magazine. www.davidcotrone.com EMAIL HIM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | OTHER POSTS BY THIS AUTHOR
I wish she would call me. By David Cotrone (Writer)
I didn't used to love Ke$ha, but now I do. It's true. Either she's grown on me or else I've grown. Or maybe I just started to actually listen. I mean, I've always had a rugged relationship with pop music. I never really know what's on the radio because I rely a little too heavily on my iTunes, probably. But it's not because I hate the radio, like some people I know, who might hate it just a little too much, hate for the sake of hate. It's not that the people I know are snobs, it's just that they're proud of the music that's theirs; they want something to call their own.
Who doesn't?
But music on the radio--let's call it pop (for popular)--isn't bad. Really. I really don't think it is. Kings of Leon, for example. Amazing pop music. Michael Jackson. Tina Turner. Even Jimi Hendrix. They've all been popular and on the radio. A lot of people love them. AND THAT'S WHY I LOVE KE$HA THERE I SAID IT I LOVE KE$HA I LOVE KE$HA.
I'm serious. Check out these lyrics: Stephen, why won't you call me? I'm sitting here waiting. Why won't you call me? Stephen, I'm feeling pathetic. I can't take rejection. Why won't you call me?
See? Her songwriting hits the bone. How can you not love that honesty? And how can you not sing along?
DAVID COTRONEis from Plymouth, MA. His writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, Paper Darts, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. He's the Editor of Used Furniture Review, a literary magazine. www.davidcotrone.com EMAIL HIM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | OTHER POSTS BY THIS AUTHOR
Because there's nothing more reassuring. By David Cotrone (Writer)
There are infinity reasons why I love this video, but here are a few:
1. It is a great song. A great. song.
2. Sometimes I think we're just here to walk among Rob Thomas. And then I remember we're not, because that would be dumb.
3. The audience/encore lighters are in hilariously full effect.
4.
The
lone spotlight
on Rob Thomas is also in hilariously full effect even though there is a secondary vocalist.
5. On second thought, I think we are indeed here to walk among Rob Thomas.
DAVID COTRONEis from Plymouth, MA. His writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, Paper Darts, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. He's the Editor of Used Furniture Review, a literary magazine. www.davidcotrone.com EMAIL HIM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | OTHER POSTS BY THIS AUTHOR
Five underrated music-makers. The proof is in the riffing. By David Cotrone (Writer)
I write a lot about Ke$ha, and plan to write even more in the future. I also write a lot about music, which is why I'm counting down the five most underrated voices of today. They all happen to be men, though, and for that I'm sorry.
5. Evan Dando.
4. Amos Lee.
3. Jeffrey Gaines.
2. Martin Sexton.
1. Marc Broussard.
DAVID COTRONEis from Plymouth, MA. His writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, Paper Darts, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. He's the Editor of Used Furniture Review, a literary magazine. www.davidcotrone.com
When it comes to fame, sometimes people deserve more than just fifteen minutes. By David Cotrone (Writer)
Recently I joined Tumblr. I know I'm extremely late to the party, but sometimes you just are. And so far I'm doing a good job at not being too obsessed. But what am I obsessed with? Shows where people sing like it's the last time they'll ever open their mouths. Here are some of my recent favorites:
5. Craig Colton, The X Factor (2011).
4. Michael Collings, Britain's Got Talent (2011).
3. Juliet Simms, The Voice (2012).
2. Ryan O' Shaughnessy, Britain's Got Talent (2012).
1. Dani Shay, America's Got Talent (2011).
DAVID COTRONEis from Plymouth, MA. His writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, Paper Darts, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. He's the Editor of Used Furniture Review, a literary magazine. www.davidcotrone.com
Because cover songs are the best songs. By David Cotrone (Writer)
First off, a shameless plug: I'm a part of this website called Used Furniture Review. It has nothing to do with furniture. Instead, it's a place for original fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and music. And you know what? You might like it. But even if you don't, and if you think you might like me, then I hope you'll consider sigining up for this infrequently random newsletter.
Now onto a few cover songs that have managed to keep the attention of my eardrums:
The son of timeless crooner James Taylor and ever-not-so-vain Carly Simon, Ben was basically fated to produce this flawless track.
3. "Seven Nation Army" by Ben l'Oncle Soul.
While his name is unpronounceable, his groove is unmistakable.
DAVID COTRONEis from Plymouth, MA. His writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, Paper Darts, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. He's the Editor of Used Furniture Review, a literary magazine, and the Moderator of Clamp, a space for thought. www.davidcotrone.com
The many talents of the supposedly untalented. By David Cotrone (Writer)
Ke$ha gets a lot of crap. In fact, in a quick perusal of Yahoo! Answers reveals that there's a question directly related to this topic: Isn't Kesha (sic) the worst female musican ever?
Ouch. I mean, hasn't this Yahoo questioner ever heard of Jessica Simpson? Anyways. If you're looking proof of why Ke$ha isn't the worst (beyond your love, your love, your love, is my drug), but actually real good, then here you go:
1. Dead Flowers (Rolling Stones Cover).
2. Goodbye.
DAVID COTRONEis from Plymouth, MA. His writing has appeared in The Rumpus, Thought Catalog, Paper Darts, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, and elsewhere. He's the Editor of Used Furniture Review, a literary magazine, and the Moderator of Clamp, a space for thought. www.davidcotrone.com
