There's a joke going around the volunteers where we yell "Do the Ashley!", and then mimic the absurd dancing of one of the other volunteers. Don't worry, she's in on it.
"The Hustle" Van McCoy
Monday, January 31, 2011
"The Hustle" Van McCoy
There's a joke going around the volunteers where we yell "Do the Ashley!", and then mimic the absurd dancing of one of the other volunteers. Don't worry, she's in on it.
"The Hustle" Van McCoy
Sunday, January 30, 2011
"Starlight" Muse
On Friday some of the volunteers went and watched El Turista at the movie theater. The movie was in English with Spanish subtitles, but concentrating on the Spanish and feeling like I might be able to understand without the audio was cool. The movie itself was alright, but the use of this song in the credits was commendable.
"Starlight" Muse
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
"You And Me" Penny & The Quarters
It's not often a song reaches the height of it's popularity over three decades after it was recorded.
"You And Me" Penny & The Quarters
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
"El Ultimo Beso" Los Doltons
Hilarious Pearl Jam cover, heard on the radio while working in the lab.
"El Ultimo Beso" Los Doltons
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
"Send Me On My Way" Rusted Root
I´ve been trying to expand my British roommate´s musical horizons. Sometimes you miss seemingly obvious songs like this when you live on an island.
"Send Me On My Way" Rusted Root
Monday, January 24, 2011
"Crazy Love" Poco
Rediscovered this one on shuffle and laughed out loud on the bus. How could I possibly forget this?!
"Crazy Love" Poco
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
"Morena de Mi Corazon" Antonio Banderas
After an hour of playing music I didn´t know, a mariachi at a bar started playing this song and I was thrilled to finally have a song I could sing along to.
"Morena de Mi Corazon" Antonio Banderas
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
"Fountain of Youth" The New Amsterdams
The volunteers are going to the parque de fuentes (park of fountains) this afternoon. This track popped into my head.
"Fountain of Youth" The New Amsterdams
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
"Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" Vampire Weekend
My host brother is big into VW right now. Music makes an EXCELLENT conversation starter, and continuer.
"Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" Vampire Weekend
Monday, January 17, 2011
¨I Want You¨ Alana Davis
Though I don´t have enough time or energy for cover weeks, I´ll continue to post good ones as I discover them. This 3EB cover is delightful.
¨I Want You¨ Alana Davis
Sunday, January 16, 2011
"Toro Mata" Lucila Campos
Heard at an Afro-Peruvian dance club last night. It was an interesting format, where all of the patrons sit at tables and watch hired dancers dominate the dance floor to live music.
"Toro Mata" Lucila Campos
Saturday, January 15, 2011
"When I Come Around" Green Day
Heard in the taxi on the way to the beach today. I love the variety of American music I keep hearing here.
"When I Come Around" Green Day
Friday, January 14, 2011
"We No Speak Americano" Yolanda Be Cool vs DCUP
I resisted posting this song for a long time since it when I found it annoying in the states, but its omnipresence in Peru needs to be recognized.
"We No Speak Americano" Yolanda Be Cool vs DCUP
Thursday, January 13, 2011
"Babylon" David Carbonara
Finally starting Mad Men has been an excellent way of passing time on my flights and tucking myself in. This recording in a first season episode haunted the back of my mind for a couple of days. The same couple of days when I felt like I was on my deathbed... it seems appropriate.
"Babylon" David Carbonara
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
¨We´ve Got Tonight¨ The Blue Mountain Panpipe Ensemble
I heard this playing in a cafe in Cusco. Even with my sunburns and full-body aches I managed to crack a pretty wide smile.
¨We´ve Got Tonight¨ The Blue Mountain Panpipe Ensemble
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
¨Part Time Lovers¨ Stevie Wonder¨
This song came on the radio during my taxi ride back to Cusco. I started whistling along and the taxi driver said, ¨mmm, classy music.¨Si señor, muy elegante.
¨Part Time Lovers¨ Stevie Wonder¨
Monday, January 10, 2011
"El Condor Pasa" Inca Taki
I never knew that S & G's version (also found below) of this song wasn't an original! I had to come all the way to the Andes to find out that it was only a cover (with the addition of lyrics) of a traditional Andean folk tune.
"El Condor Pasa" Inca Taki
"El Condor Pasa (If I Could)" Simon & Garfunkel
Sunday, January 9, 2011
"Perfect World" Tom Jones
Flying to Cusco. I anticipate I'll be hearing Mr. Jones belt "Cuscoooo!" in my head all day.
"Perfect World" Tom Jones
Saturday, January 8, 2011
"Leaving On A Jet Plane" John Denver
I really couldn't help myself, but I DO know I'll be back in June.
"Leaving On A Jet Plane" John Denver
Friday, January 7, 2011
"Let's Take The Long Way Home" The Beautiful Girls
I got an email this morning from my online itinerary alerting me that my 148 day trip to Philadelphia starts tomorrow. This song speaks for itself.
"Let's Take The Long Way Home" The Beautiful Girls
Thursday, January 6, 2011
"That Next Place" Thomas Newman
Sticking to soothing and victorious tunes as I pack 6 months of belongings into a 70 liter bag.
"That Next Place" Thomas Newman
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
"Gravel Lines" Amy Seeley
My departure is quickly arriving and the stress is kicking in. Amy is doing her best to keep me calm and collected while I race all over town making last minute preparations.
"Gravel Lines" Amy Seeley
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
"Anything You Want" Roy Orbison
It was a great couple of days at Atlantic City. The casino's awesome playlist, which included this winner, eased the fact that I was ultimately a loser.
"Anything You Want" Roy Orbison
Monday, January 3, 2011
"The Gambler" Mike Doughty
I never liked the original Kenny Rogers song, but this version is delightful.
"The Gambler" Mike Doughty
Sunday, January 2, 2011
"A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)" Elvis Presley
Pump up music for Atlantic City. I know this song is typically associated with Las Vegas, but it does the trick. Time to win big.
"A Little Less Conversation (JXL Remix)" Elvis Presley
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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