What I'm Listening To Wednesday (Vol. 2)

Can you believe it's already been a week since I last posted my top five current songs I can't stop listening to? A lot happens in a week, but that's all good for me. I will tell you that this week's selections are all fairly mainstream, and several are on the radar from the last 24 hours, so these are truly what I'm currently listening to at the moment.  Without further ado...

1. Keep Me In Mind: Zac Brown Band

I have to thank my beautiful sister for this one. She has provided me with the most recent ZBB album, and this is definitely a stand out for me. I love the country/funk/soul vibe of the song, and I'm really enjoying the use of the strings on this one. The harmonies are beautiful and the chorus has been in my head most of the day today. I'm a bit bummed that he's going to be in Des Moines soon for his tour and I don't have tickets. I'm still trying to win them though, so maybe I'll get to hear him live! If not, I'll just listen to the CD the night of the concert and pretend. :) And I'll save money towards a future house, so it's all good.

2. I'm Goin' Down: Mary J. Blige.

Once again my man Marcus Canty on the X-Factor sang the song that I can't stop listening to this evening. Last week it was Bobby Brown, and this week he sang an excellent rendition of this song. Originally by Rose Royce, the version I know and love is the cover done by Mary J. The raw passion and intensity of her voice on this song is rarely matched by artists these days, and this is a classic. Definitely worth adding to your library if it's not already there.

3. I'm Gonna Love You Through It: Martina McBride

Thanks for making me burst into tears Martina. I've always enjoyed Martina, but I have to admit I'd never really listened to her latest single until she performed it tonight on the CMA awards. Right there looking gorgeous as always is Martina, singing about a woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer, and who's husband is there for her while she's scared and afraid, and he says "I'm gonna love you through it." Of course the only thing I can think of is my mom and my dad and how they went through this very situation, and how my dad did love my mom through it, and is here on the other side with her still loving her every day. And now I'm going to get all weepy again, so maybe I'll stop listening to this one for a minute. But do check it out. Martina McBride is amazing.

4. You Can't Win: Kelly Clarkson

The new Kelly Clarkson album is great, and I like to listen to it while I'm getting around for the day. She's once again shown why she was the first and the best. This song is a pop-guitar driven song with a unique message. It's a song about all of the different ways in which no matter what you do you just feel like you can't win. I understand that sounds like a pretty downer sort of theme, but this song never gets me down. Every time I hear this song I identify with it, I'm energized, and I feel like it's Kelly's way of saying "No matter what you do there will always be someone who wants to say you can't win, so just be you and don't worry about it." At least that's the message I get from it.

5. America (from West Side Story): Glee Cast

Ok, this choice might seem slightly out of left field, but you should know by now that I love Glee! And, this week we were given two great solo moments from Naya Rivera, who's voice is just stunning to me. My friend Meggin said today " I just want Santana to walk around and sing West Side Story songs, always." I would not be opposed to that! This song is catchy, and it gets me excited for the live performance of West Side Story that is coming to the Civic Center in a few months. I can't wait to see it!

So there are my picks for this week. They're all pretty up beat, minus the Martina McBride song, but they're all making for an interesting little play list this evening. :)