"How do you come up with these lists?" you might ask. Well, they just pop up in this busy little blob of grey mass under my skull. My brain is connected with a parallel universe, the one we call music, causing me to find multiple songs for each occasion, event or situation.
This list was set up after a conversation about life, friendship and altruism. We don't always talk about football, fidget spinners or the neighbour's affairs in this household. At one point in the conversation, I uttered the phrase "Don't shit where you eat" and a new '15 Songs' lists was born. Enjoy... because in the end, in a world with politicians, lawyers and other parasites, most musicians are the only ones we can truly trust...
This list was set up after a conversation about life, friendship and altruism. We don't always talk about football, fidget spinners or the neighbour's affairs in this household. At one point in the conversation, I uttered the phrase "Don't shit where you eat" and a new '15 Songs' lists was born. Enjoy... because in the end, in a world with politicians, lawyers and other parasites, most musicians are the only ones we can truly trust...
Ween - Don't Shit Where You Eat
So yes, Ween caused all this, earning them the first spot on this list. The advice here is pretty clear, I think. No further explanation needed.
Monty Python - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
I know. This one will end up in a lot of lists, including some on Merchants Of Air, but hey, it's Monty Python. They're always welcome...
Iron Maiden - Be Quick Or Be Dead
This is also a very good one, sometimes the best thing you can do is run, fast.
Ramones - Don't Bust My Chops
This should be basic knowledge. If you don't want any trouble, stop pissing people off. Easy peasy...
The Buoys - Give Up Your Guns
Deeper back into history we find some really good advice from The Buoys.
"No you can't live by the bullet,
But you sure as death can die,
My love, give up your guns or say goodbye, goodbye"
"No you can't live by the bullet,
But you sure as death can die,
My love, give up your guns or say goodbye, goodbye"
Pink Floyd - Careful With That Axe, Eugene
This mostly instrumental jam by Pink Floyd is an amazing piece of music, recorded in 1968. And yeah, you should be careful with axes.
Beastie Boys - (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)
Because yeah, Beastie Boys. With all the regulations, limitations and taxations, having a great time with friends is getting tough.
Petula Clark - Don't Sleep In The Subway
In the lyrics the narrator advises her sweetheart against storming out after an argument due to his "foolish pride". If he does, he will "sleep in the subway" or "stand in the pouring rain" merely to prove his point. Stupid isn't it?
Fleetwood Mac - Go Your Own Way
Personally, I think the title for this timeless classic by Fleetwood Mac is some very good advice. Go your own way, do your own thing, be yourself. It shouldn't be that hard.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Whistle While You Work
What? It's advice. And yes, we are a little weird here...
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Teach Your Children
It might sound cheesy (but not as cheesy as the last song on this list) but children are our future and if their parents don't do their job, the future looks pale. It's as easy as saying 'hello'.
Anthrax - Refuse to be Denied
Here's some punch-in-the-teeth advice by thrash metal superstars Anthrax. It's a song about coming up for yourself, something we all need to do once in a while.
U.S.U.R.A. - Open Your Mind
"There's got to be thousands of songs with the 'Open Your Mind' title", she said. I answered with some old school techno. Hurray...
Björk - Declare Independence
Björk even goes a bit further and blasts some industrial propaganda through our speakers. Time to rave...
Beatles - Love Is All You Need
And as promised, we end in a cheesy way, cheesy but so true.
