Stuck In My Skull 359: 90s Week, Part 5 — “Macarena”

90's Week, Part 5 || Song: "Macarena" || Artist: Los del Rio || http://youtu.be/XiBYM6g8Tck ||

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Comments: Aaaaah, I'm late again! I'm sorry! In return, have something incredibly catchy and smile-provoking! Honestly, I had no idea that the Macarena was from the 90s. In all fairness, I never really thought about it, so I don't know when I thought it was from, but I hadn't anticipated finding it on the 90s list. So, as I remember the awesome hair styles and fashions of the 90s, enjoy the song!

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ETC #39 Double Feature! 90's Week

As promised here is the double feature for today!

Song: "Mr. Jones"
Artist: Counting Crows
Link: http://youtu.be/-oqAU5VxFWs

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oqAU5VxFWs]

Comments: This first song is something that I had completely forgot about until I was watching VH1 some time ago.  And I forgot how much I enjoyed this song.  The lyrics are a bit crazy, but the tune is catchy and I can't say that I haven't had this song stuck in my head before.   However, I will admit to not being able to remember majority of the words and I'm sure most people have had those songs stuck in the head where they can remember the beat and rhythm, but can only remember maybe a line or two of the words; this is one of those songs for me.

Song: 3 AM
Artist: Matchbox 20
Link: http://youtu.be/C-Naa1HXeDQ

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Comments: This second song I bring to you because Matchbox 20 has a new single recently which can also be found on the blog.  I just wanted to remind everyone that these guys have been around for a while.  I forget how much I like this group until I listen to them again.  I don't have much to say here, sorry guys I just really wanted to share this song with you.  Happy listening!

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Stuck In My Skull 358: 90s Week, Part 4 — “One Week"

90's Week, Part 4 || Song: "One Week" || Artist: Barenaked Ladies || http://youtu.be/fC_q9KPczAg ||

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Comments: Sorry about this post going up so late, everyone. I really did mean to write this last night, but I have a bad habit of misjudging how long I'm actually going to be awake. So, I have to admit to something -- I really don't know 90's music too well. So, I went and looked up hit songs from the 90s. While I wasn't surprised to have never have heard of most of the songs that came up, there were some that really did surprise me. This song, for example, was one of the songs that I thought was far more recent than 1998, so I'm quite glad that it's old enough to use this week. I like the Barenaked Ladies -- they're an upbeat band that can get a point across and make you smile at the same time. Their songs are never depressing, even the ones with a depressing message. I think the first song by them I ever heard was "If I had $1000000", but the first one that ever really got stuck in my head was "Who Needs Sleep?", which is fantastic. Enjoy!

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Stuck In My Skull 357: 90s Week, Part 3 — “U Can't Touch This”

90's Week, Part 3 || Song: "U Can't Touch This" || Artist: MC Hammer || http://youtu.be/otCpCn0l4Wo ||

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Comments: It might be 2013, but it's still the 90's here at Stuck In My Skull! And we're so awesome that you can't touch this. I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist the pun. This song is so original it was the genre setter, and we're still talking about it all these years later. Normally, I like to try to describe the songs I write about, but chances are, you've probably heard it. Go listen again, and enjoy the nostalgia!

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ETC #38 "Achy Breaky Heart" 90's Week

Song: "Achy Breaky Heart"
Artist: Billy Ray Cyrus
Link: http://youtu.be/byQIPdHMpjc

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byQIPdHMpjc]

Comments: Hey all!  I hope you enjoyed your New Years yesterday.  And yes, I am really using this song. I have to admit to the nostalgia that comes along with this one. I am not afraid to admit to my singing and dancing to this song around my grandmother's house as a small child.  Aside from that, this is still Billy Ray's most well known song and where he crossed lines of country and pop music by hitting #4 on the Billboard chart.  Even if you don't like the song please take a second to watch the video and appreciate how very 90s it is.  He's rockin' the mullet, there is something jean everywhere, and there is a woman wearing a bra and a jacket.  The other song that I was going to share with y'all today was "Should've Been A Cowboy" by Toby Keith.  This is another classic country song that I'm sure majority have heard or at least heard referenced at some point and if you haven't the video is hilarious and I encourage its viewing.  A couple of random comments to make to y'all.  First off, be prepared for a double feature on Friday. I'm being terribly indecisive because there is so much great music from this decade and so I'm providing two songs on the next entry.  And the other thing is that I am contemplating going to daily entries and if any of you have a preference please let me know.  Anyhow, happy listening!

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Stuck In My Skull 356: 90s Week, Part 2 — “Little Fluffy Clouds”

90's Week, Part 2 || Song: "Little Fluffy Clouds" || Artist: The Orb || http://youtu.be/FHixChYgGRI ||

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Comments: For those of you who are in timezones where it is 2013, Happy New Years! Thank you to Amanda, who gave me this lovely little song. I keep running into The Orb, and this just cements in my mind that I really need to look more of their stuff up. Also, I had no idea that The Orb was this old! Cool! I love groups with staying power. Enjoy, and happy new year!

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Stuck In My Skull 355: 90s Week, Part 1 -- "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"

90's Week, Part 1 || Song: "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" || Artist: Backstreet Boys || http://youtu.be/O6XE1XRiLeY ||

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Comments: Well, Amanda proposed we do 90's week, so here we are. For the life of me, I don't know where I'm going to find a week's worth of 90's. The 90's essentially predated my interest in music, and the only bad I really cared about, well, here they are. And it turns out, yes, I still know the words. Campy? Nostalgic? Of course. But awesome. Enjoy the memories! And make sure you check back tomorrow -- we might be teasing some announcements in the new year!

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ETC #37 "Higher" 90's Week

Song: "Higher"
Artist: Creed
Link: http://youtu.be/J16lInLZRms

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16lInLZRms]

Comments:  Happy New Year's Eve everyone!  In the spirit of people making resolutions I decided that this would be a decent song to start off the week.  Not only this, but as you may have noticed from the title, SIMS is doing a 90's week and what's better than a little bit of Creed.  This is one song that I'm sure most if not all people reading this have heard of. I honestly had forgotten that this band had a couple of albums released in the 90s. It's a bit cheesy and at the very end of the decade, but hey it's a catchy tune.  I'm not sure why, but I'm really in love with this Stapp's voice (and his hair, but that's not music related).  This is the first single off of their album Human Clay and as I mentioned quite successful.  I hope that you all have some goal big or small for 2013. I know that I've got some. I also realize that change can be difficult, but don't get discouraged and remember that feeling of accomplishment that you'll have when you're done. Anyhow, let the new year help you to appreciate your dreams, make those dreams yours, and let them take you higher.   Happy listening, all!

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