Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do - Music - Your Nostalgic (and a bit Cheesy) 90s and 00s Irish Pop Playlist.

Hi!!!

As today is St Patrick's Day, I wanted to share a post with an Irish theme. After mapping out a few ideas, I've settled on this - a collection of the best (fact, not opinion) 90s and 00s pop songs by Irish bands and singers. Let's face it, Irish bands dominated the 90s/00s pop scene, especially on this side of the world, and this seemed like the most 'me' way of sharing the celebrations with you today. It is all a bit cheesy, super catchy and so nostalgic - what else could you want from a playlist, especially a St Patrick's Day playlist.

Love Me For A Reason by Boyzone.

C'est La Vie by B*Witched.

A classic girl band jam, which I still remember the dance moves to (and yes, there are proper Irish dance steps in there). So catchy, so fun.

No Matter What by Boyzone.

This is such a great song. It's more ballad like, and yet it's so uplifting. I love it.

Uptown Girl by Westlife.

I know that this is a cover of the Billy Joel original, but my gosh it is so good. This will be in your head for days. Not sorry. I loved this when I was younger and still do.

Picture of You by Boyzone.

So catchy, such fantastic lyrics and the kind of music you can really dance around to. One of my favourites on this list.

You Raise Me Up by Westlife.

A classic ballad that I never tire of listening to. It is a beautiful song.

When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating.

This is also a beautiful track. And it was featured in the Notting Hill soundtrack. What's not to like?

What Can I Do by The Corrs.

Another super catchy girl band track. Lovely vocals, great music, a bit cheesy but a good listen.

Flying Without Wings by Westlife.

Goodness me, I love this song. I dare you not to sing along dramatically and/or grab the air - it's impossible.

When The Going Gets Tough by Boyzone.

This one is also a cover (of Billy Ocean), but it is so good. This is so catchy, and you'll be signing it for days.

I think what we've learned here is that I am a huge Boyzone fan, and also that the 90s/00s Irish pop library is an absolute treasure trove of brilliant songs.

I had thought about doing a post like this over all the genres and all the years, from Van Morrison to Two Door Cinema Club, but when I struck on this, I was so excited to write it - it's been so much fun to go back through all my favourite tunes from years ago and share them with you. I love pop music, even/especially if it's a bit cheesy, and playing these songs all day will put the biggest smile on my face.

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy listening to these songs today.

What are your favourite pop songs? Got any comments or suggestions for future posts? Drop me a comment and let me know. 

Speak soon.

I hope your day is magical!

GingerSnaps xxx

Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do - Music - Six Songs From the 80s.

Hi!!!

The first music post of 2017 then, eh? You excited? I am. This idea came to me while listening to the first song on the list the other day. Music from the 1980s is pretty blooming great, whatever your tastes, so here are some of my favourites from the decade that brought you the Rubix Cube, great movies and big hair. Let's rock and roll.

 

In Between Days - The Cure.

Released 1985.

I love The Cure and In Between Days is one of my favourite songs of theirs. It's poetic and musically, it is their style at its best (in my opinion). The video is a bit weird, but it is The Cure so... Anyway, there's so much more to them than Friday I'm In Love so check this one out.

Tainted Love - Soft Cell.
Released 1981.

Right, before any Northern Soul fans get salty with me, I really enjoy the Soft Cell version of this song. It is iconic, it's catchy and it's synth heavy - what more could you want from 80s pop? I can't help but dance to this one when I hear it and it just begs you to sing along.

This Charming Man - The Smiths.
Released 1983.

What do you get when you add together a Johnny Marr baseline, Morissey's vocals and poetic lyrics, and approximately six billion bunches of gladioli? An amazing song. This Charming Man shows all those things at their best and it's an essential on all your playlists. 

Faith - George Micheal.
Released 1987.

I don't think it would be right to do a post about 80s music without including George Micheal and this is my chance to say how much I love his music and how shocked I was by his passing. Faith has been one of my favourites all my life, always makes me think of treehouses dunno why, but yeah, very catchy song, and definitely one for fans of an acoustic guitar.
 

Don't You Forget About Me - Simple Minds.
Released 1985.

Honestly, if this song isn't already in your head after reading it's name, then points to you. This is so catchy and definitely one you have to do the loud sort-of-singing-but-mostly-yelling type of karaoke to. An 80s essential, which any fans of The Breakfast Club know already.

Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division.
Released 1980.

This song. I love this song. I don't think it's possible to dislike this song. Awesome lyrics, distinct vocals and have you heard the music? Sheer genius. I could play this on repeat for days and days, it's such a dynamic track (and a great introduction to New Wave).

I hope you enjoyed that, it was actually a lot of fun to curate this list. I might do this again- for the 80s and other decades. Thoughts?

What are your favourite songs from the 80s? Do you have anything else to say? Maybe a suggestion for future posts? Leave me a comment below and tell me.

Thanks so much for reading.

I hope you're day is rad!

GingerSnaps xxx