Since my daughter Zoey was about 2, she’s had a handful of favorite songs, and while they’re all different genres, there are similarities among them: they’re catchy, easy to sing to, they have a good beat, and they make you want to dance. If she could make a playlist of her favorites, it would probably consist of the following songs:

1. Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
2. Shake it Off – Taylor Swift
3. Roar – Katy Perry
4. Biscuits – Kacey Musgraves
5. Brave – Sara Bareilles
6. Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
7. Honey, I’m Good – Andy Grammer
8. Love Never Felt So Good – Michael Jackson (ft. Justin Timberlake)
9. HandClap – Fitz and the Tantrums
10. Electric Love – BØRNS
11. Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
12. Brand New – Ben Rector

I know I’m biased and all, but that’s actually a pretty darn good mix, don’t you think? Just looking at that list makes me happy. Continue reading “Music Monday Bonus: Music that Speaks to Your Heart (and Soul)”