Sometimes you’re just in the mood to listen to the classics, to those crooners who make you swoon. You know the ones I’m talking about. But in case you forgot here is a reminder. Find this playlist of Spotify here. Ain’t That A Kick In The Head- Dean Martin Cheek to Cheek- Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga I’ve Got The World On A String- Frank Sinatra Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)- Frank Sinatra, Count Basie It Had To Be You- Harry Connick, Jr. I Put A Spell On You- Nina Simone It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It…
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The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Fictional Bands
Ever see a band in a movie and wish they get together and put out an album for real? Me too. Unfortunately, I can’t help you on that front; but I have gathered together a few tracks from some of my favorite fictional bands for you to listen to. You can find this playlist on Spotify here. Opening: I Can’t Turn You Loose- The Blues Brothers, Joe Gastwirt Everybody Needs Somebody to Love- The Blues Brothers Soul Man- The Blues Brothers Gimme Some Lovin’- The Blues Brothers Chain of Fools- The Commitments In The Midnight Hour- The Commitments Take Me…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Steampunk Rock
Do you wear goggles, gloves, and a top hat? Do you use steam to power everyday household appliances? Do you still call them airships? If you answered yes to any of these questions this might be the playlist for you. You can find it on Spotify here. Building Steam- Abney Park Dark Carnivale- Frenchy and the Punk The Surgeon’s Widow- Escape the Clouds The Death of the Cog- The Cog is Dead Doing It For The Whigs- The Men That Will Not Be Blamed for Nothing The Industrial Revolution (And How It Ruined My Life)- Aurelio Voltaire Steampunk Revolution- Abney…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Celtic Punk
Sometimes you need to Irish up your coffee, and sometimes you need to Irish up your rock. This is one of those latter times. Find this playlist on Spotify here. The Night Pat Murray Died- Fiddler’s Green Chip- The Real McKenzies I’m Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphys Rebels of The Sacred Heart- Flogging Molly Tura Lu- The Bollox Cheer Up Love- (Worse Things Happen at Sea), Pt. 3- Smokey Bastard Devil’s Dance Floor- Flogging Molly Rose Tattoo- Dropkick Murphys Whiskey and Gin- The Killigans Yesterday’s Rebel- The O’Reilly’s and the Paddyhats What’s Left of the Flag- Flogging Molly Siobhan-…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Belt It
Being stuck in the house means we all have a lot of pent up energy. Here’s a list full of songs that will have you singing along at the top of your lungs. You’re welcome. Find the list on Spotify here. Fortunate Son- Creedence Clearwater Revival Brown Eyed Girl- Van Morrison With A Little Help From My Friends- The Beatles All Right Now- Free I Want You to Want Me- Cheap Trick Come Sail Away- Styx Fleetwood Mac American Girl- Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Piano Man- Billy Joel Mr. Brightside- The Killers Because the Night- Patti Smith Call Me-…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: 90s’ Alt-Pop-Rock
Today I want you to cast your mind back to a simpler time, when our collective nihilism was far more cheerful. To help you do that here are some Alt-Pop-Rock hits from the decade for you to sing-along-to. You can find this list on Spotify here. No Rain- Blind Melon Run-Around- Blues Traveler Roll To Me- Del Amitri Walkin’ On The Sun- Smash Mouth Two Princes- Spin Doctors Life is a Highway- Tom Cochrane Blister in the Sun- Violent Femmes All For You- Sister Hazel Breakfast at Tiffany’s- Deep Blue Something Save Tonight- Eagle-Eye Cherry She’s so High- Tal…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s guide to binging through the Apocalypse- Those New Orleans Sounds
As I write this the city of New Orleans, where I make my home, is currently Jazz Festing in place. So here is a sampling of some of the best artists the Big Easy as to offer. You can find the playlist on Spotify here. Hey Pocky A-Way- The Meters Do Whatcha Wanna- Rebirth Brass Band Rent- Big Freedia Fire on Esplanade- Flow Tribe Down By The Riverside- Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Craig Adams Gospel Group Brother Jake- The Neville Brothers Treme Song- John Boutte Nola Girl- Harry Connick, Jr. My Feet Can’t Fail Me Now- The Dirty Dozen Brass…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Funk It Up
Let’s get your feet moving and your head bobbing, shall we? It’s time to get funky. As always you can follow the playlist here on Spotify. Soul With A Capital ‘S’ (Live)- Tower of Power Boogie Wonderland- Earth, Wind, and Fire; The Emotions Use Me- Bill Withers My Type- Saint Motel Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)- Sly and The Family Stone Give Up The Funk (Tear The Roof Off The Mother)- Parliament Brick House- Commodores I Need A Dollar- Aloe Blacc Lie To Me- Jonny Lang Superstition- Stevie Wonder Play That Funky Music- Wild Cherry Love Rollercoaster- Ohio…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Feeling Folky
Now that we’re more than a month in, you’ve got to have your quarantine beard going strong by now. Means you’re a hipster lumberjack like the rest of us now. Here are some indie hipster folk-rock tunes to help you adapt to your new situation. As always you can find the playlist on Spotify using this link. Even the Darkness Has Arms- The Barr Brothers Railroad- Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn King and Lionheart- Of Monsters and Men Changes- Langhorne Slim, The Law Fingers to The Bone- Brown Bird At the Purchaser’s Option- Rhiannon Giddens Work Song- Hozier I Will Remain-…
The Eclectic Eccentric’s Guide to Binging Through the Apocalypse: Celtic Faire
Some of you may be itching to get back to nature while others can’t wait to get down to their local pub and do a jig. Here is a playlist to put you in touch with the Goddess or just your inner Ren Faire bard. Whichever you fancy. You can find the playlist on Spotify here. Hug Air A’ Bhonald Mhoir- Julie Fowlis Loreley- Blackmore’s Night The Queen of Argyll- Silly Wizard The Kiss (Live)- Circa Paleo Spanish Lady- Celtic Woman Johnny Jump Up/Morrison’s Jig- Gaelic Storm Jigs & Reels- Julie Fowlis The Voice- Celtic Woman Witch’s Rune- S.…