Also, just a disclosure- this is, in no way, aimed to copy Rita Wilson's playlist to listen to while in isolation, though it was slightly inspired by that. Instead, this aims to compile my thoughts and emotions, as well as what I wish could be doing and my hopes for the summer... basically its a playlist created to put a better spin on the things going on in the world right now. I have a video of the "good times" for each of these songs in my camera role and associate these songs with amazing people and events. Now I know that you won't have the same memories as me when listening to them, but hopefully it puts you in a better mood and brings you some comfort while stuck in quarantine, too!
P.S. there are some extras thrown into the actual playlist for your musical discovery.
Song #1- "Young and Alive" by Bazzi
This song makes me SO happy!! It basically makes me feel like I can not only be a kid but act like one- living carefree. I have also screamed these lyrics at the top of my lungs with my best friend Abbey in my car a bunch of times since its new release in 2020.
Song #2- "8TEEN" by Khalid
I have a video from last fall driving through the country on my way to the orchard with one of my best friends, listening to this song. But, I also have a memory from last summer when I went on the BEST trip of my entire life to Costa Rica with my parents. I remember my mom and I singing and dancing to this in our resort's bathroom. It played from our little portable speaker and we held up our hands for microphones.
This song makes me SO happy!! It basically makes me feel like I can not only be a kid but act like one- living carefree. I have also screamed these lyrics at the top of my lungs with my best friend Abbey in my car a bunch of times since its new release in 2020.
Song #2- "8TEEN" by Khalid
I have a video from last fall driving through the country on my way to the orchard with one of my best friends, listening to this song. But, I also have a memory from last summer when I went on the BEST trip of my entire life to Costa Rica with my parents. I remember my mom and I singing and dancing to this in our resort's bathroom. It played from our little portable speaker and we held up our hands for microphones.
Song #3- "Doses and Mimosas" by Cherub
Now, this one is a special one. I hear is EVERY single time I golf with my best friend Robby. And when I say every time, I mean every time. He even plays it when we work out- not that it's not a good song, but I usually need something a little more ummm... rap like. Anyways this song reminds me of this awesome person and the numerous golf days we spend together.
Song #4- "Magic In The Hamptons" by Social House
This song ughhhh LOVE it! Not only does it remind me of summer drives in the country, but it also brings back memories from this year's party bus to seniors. When it played, the entire bus stopped what they were doing to sing it loud and proud. I have a video of that, too haha!
Song #5- "This Life" by Vampire Weekend
This reminds me of sitting on the beach in the Bahamas a few years ago with my Dad's fraternity brothers and their kids. That was another amazing trip and experience; we spent almost every day island hopping with our little boat and visiting different places. My favorite was- as we like to call it- "Pig Island". Such cute pictures of those little babies!!
Song #6- "26" by Caamp
Yes, another golf story- this time with a different person, but still a speaker on the course is a MUST have in recreational play. Such a happy song listen to while spending time with friends in the outdoors. The uplifting beat is just so relaxing!
Song #4- "Magic In The Hamptons" by Social House
This song ughhhh LOVE it! Not only does it remind me of summer drives in the country, but it also brings back memories from this year's party bus to seniors. When it played, the entire bus stopped what they were doing to sing it loud and proud. I have a video of that, too haha!
Song #5- "This Life" by Vampire Weekend
This reminds me of sitting on the beach in the Bahamas a few years ago with my Dad's fraternity brothers and their kids. That was another amazing trip and experience; we spent almost every day island hopping with our little boat and visiting different places. My favorite was- as we like to call it- "Pig Island". Such cute pictures of those little babies!!
Song #6- "26" by Caamp
Yes, another golf story- this time with a different person, but still a speaker on the course is a MUST have in recreational play. Such a happy song listen to while spending time with friends in the outdoors. The uplifting beat is just so relaxing!
Song #7- "Rewind" by Tiera
Just before the whole virus thing broke out, Abbey and my parents and I spent a long weekend in Nashville visiting Vanderbilt. I loved the campus but I found that it was very expensive and we, unfortunately, would not get financial aid. However, that doesn't take away from the visit! The night before the tour my mom purchased tickets to a little concert and we spent the night listening to AMAZING music. This artist is the girl we listened to and this is her newly released single (as of last night)- so just to promote the experience and her as an artist, I encourage a listen!
Song #8- "Beer Never Broke My Heart" by Luke Combs
The best country music artist, in my opinion, is Luke Combs. This song reminds me of a kid at YoungLife Camp last summer who loved Luke Combs too and we spent hours talking about music and just life in general. YoungLife was an amazing experience in itself, but this song reminds me of the friends I made from other states, the ones that I will most likely never meet again, but have left a long-lasting impact on my life.
Song #9- "Laid Back" by Dallas Davidson
Flashback! One time freshman year I went to a UK football game with some friends and there was this nice (intoxicated) 30 year old guy who was holding his big speaker on his shoulder. Robby, Parker, and I all stood on the sidewalk and looked at each other like the guy was crazy. But, then I remember him telling us all to dance, and though we were reluctant, we all held hands in a circle in the middle of orange lot as this song played. It probably doesn't sound as funny as it was in the moment, but trust me, I couldn't stop laughing (not that that's not common)!
Just before the whole virus thing broke out, Abbey and my parents and I spent a long weekend in Nashville visiting Vanderbilt. I loved the campus but I found that it was very expensive and we, unfortunately, would not get financial aid. However, that doesn't take away from the visit! The night before the tour my mom purchased tickets to a little concert and we spent the night listening to AMAZING music. This artist is the girl we listened to and this is her newly released single (as of last night)- so just to promote the experience and her as an artist, I encourage a listen!
Song #8- "Beer Never Broke My Heart" by Luke Combs
The best country music artist, in my opinion, is Luke Combs. This song reminds me of a kid at YoungLife Camp last summer who loved Luke Combs too and we spent hours talking about music and just life in general. YoungLife was an amazing experience in itself, but this song reminds me of the friends I made from other states, the ones that I will most likely never meet again, but have left a long-lasting impact on my life.
Song #9- "Laid Back" by Dallas Davidson
Flashback! One time freshman year I went to a UK football game with some friends and there was this nice (intoxicated) 30 year old guy who was holding his big speaker on his shoulder. Robby, Parker, and I all stood on the sidewalk and looked at each other like the guy was crazy. But, then I remember him telling us all to dance, and though we were reluctant, we all held hands in a circle in the middle of orange lot as this song played. It probably doesn't sound as funny as it was in the moment, but trust me, I couldn't stop laughing (not that that's not common)!
Song #10- "Sleepless" by Bblasian
This is a great party song. I remember there was a party after Keeneland last fall. The group of us ended up at one of our friend's houses and we all stood around the ping pong table with our arms on each other's shoulders shouting these words.
Finally, sorry that was such a long read haha! But, in terms of the order of the overall playlist (at least these first 10 songs because after that it becomes relatively random) I began with similar sounding songs, went to country, and then used Laid back as a transition from the country to more hip-hop sounding theme.
I hope you enjoy this little concoction- it certainly brings a little smile to my face! :)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NSj5IlmKuXyPEfW1X2nZz?si=aIuyOo7tQGSf9val1thqaQ
This is a great party song. I remember there was a party after Keeneland last fall. The group of us ended up at one of our friend's houses and we all stood around the ping pong table with our arms on each other's shoulders shouting these words.
Finally, sorry that was such a long read haha! But, in terms of the order of the overall playlist (at least these first 10 songs because after that it becomes relatively random) I began with similar sounding songs, went to country, and then used Laid back as a transition from the country to more hip-hop sounding theme.
I hope you enjoy this little concoction- it certainly brings a little smile to my face! :)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NSj5IlmKuXyPEfW1X2nZz?si=aIuyOo7tQGSf9val1thqaQ
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