throwback thursday mix 101713

Awww yeah! I feel like I don't get NEARLY enough 90s in my life now that I'm busy in DC... but Corey's got a good fix for me/us every week!

This week you've got The Fugees, Mariah Carey, Outkast, Mark Morrison, J-Kwon and more... so download it fo' free, and get all your parties/nights out started the RIGHT way this weekend.

Throwback Thursday 10-17-13 by Corey Onhot on Mixcloud

love,
elizabethany

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watch etv: a parody of the nicki minaj/mariah carey american idol fight

It was beyond obvious that someone was going to die at the new American Idol table as soon as they announced who'd be sitting there... I'm just surprised Mariah doesn't have the balls to fight back.

Anyway, we saw what happened in real life, now see our ridiculous recreation:


I mean... Just LOOK at my weave. But you know damn well Nicki has worn that before.

Yes, I get paid to do this kinda stuff.

love,
elizabethany

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Hello and welcome back! It's time for TUNES ON TUESDAY! Get ready to download some hot new songs!



Lady Gaga--> Bad Romance



This is going to be the 6th single from her album! She's re-releasing the album and this will be the first single. The girl is on a roll. I don't know if I like this one as much as past songs, and I still think she's weird... But there's no stopping her.


Rihanna--> Russian Roulette

She's backkkk! Finally she's out with a new single! I enjoy it. I enjoy her music. I always have.


Kandi--> Fly Above



I'm not sure who this girl is, but I totally dig this song! Yesyesyes.


Rick Ross ft. Robin Thicke--> Lay Back



Robin Thicke is helpin' out everyone, eh?! I was never a huge Rick Ross fan, but it's not bad.


Orianthi--> According To You

Sing it, sista! This chic is rockin' out! I am too, to be honest! Downloading now.


Shakira ft. Lil Wayne--> Give It Up To Me



I think this is the first song of hers that I've actually liked... At least a little bit. She's hott, but her music is interesting to me... In not so much of a good way.


Timbaland--> Morning After Dark



Imagine that... Tons of autotuning... It's got a good beat, though. I can rock to it.


Mariah Carey--> H.A.T.E. U



This song reminds me of her song "Mine Again" from E=MC2 I think... It's uber slow, and totally sensual. I wonder if my WVU boys agree.


Daughtry--> Life After You



Another person who's unstoppable: Daughtry. Another successful song in my book. I just want to rub on his shiny bald head.


Kristinia DeBarge--> Future Love



I think I've said it before, but this girl totally reminds me of a young Rihanna, and I LOVE young Rihanna's music! She's really good. I wish she would get a little more exposure, to be honest. An interview would be super sweet, too.


Gretchen Wilson--> Work Hard, Play Harder



Oh hello song that completes the story of my current life.. Nice to meet you. Totally a great song.


Rodney Atkins--> Chasin' Girls



I like Rodney... His songs are fun and funny and true. Everyone should invest in this song... It's cute.. Even for guys.


Blake Shelton ft. Trace Adkins--> Hillbilly Bone
Amazing... If you like country music.


And that's the end! Enjoy the new music!

love,
elizabethany

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Today marks the 1 year anniversary for Tunes on Tuesday!!! How exciting, right?!? I guess I better make it a good one!



Usher--> Papers



Apparently he has a new album "Raymond vs. Raymond" in the beginning of December! I think he's back, my friends! Well, he never really left... But I fully enjoy it. Lovelovelove.


Jay Sean ft. Sean Paul and Lil Jon--> Do You Remember?



This guy is like straight out of a boy band, and I love it. Interesting mix with Sean Paul and Lil Jon, but I can imagine this being huge, especially with the teen girls.


T-Pain--> Take Your Shirt Off



It's hard for me to comprehend that it's a song with ONLY T-Pain. He's a beast, though... Anything he does is good.


Jada--> Break-up Song



I posted a song called "American Cowboy" by them a couple months ago and I liked it. This isn't bad, either. It reminds me of a song from a couple years ago but I can't put my finger on it... Maybe old-school Pussycat Dolls or something.


Asher Roth ft. Keri Hilson--> She Don't Want a Man



I'll be honest.. I thought we'd forget about him after the college song. Now he's making music with Keri Hilson?! He's not the most talented out there, but he has catchy songs.


Mya ft. Bun B--> Show Me Somethin'



First of all, homegirl is lookin' HOTT! The break she took did her good! She sounds good, too, and I'm totally diggin' the song! Downloaded!


TI--> Hell of a Life



Have I already posted the song? I don't think I have.... For some reason I like TI... This song isn't OMG AMAZING, but it's definitely worth your time.


Michael Jackson--> This Is It



The King is gone, but his music lives on! His first released single [I'm sure there will be plenty] since his death... It's very We Are The World, I feel. The lyrics are awesome. Because it's MJ, you have to get it.


Alicia Keys--> Doesn't Mean Anything



Wow, I feel like she's been gone for a while... But, like many people this week, she's back! I love her and her voice.


Jason Castro--> Let's Just Fall In Love Again



Remember him from Idol?!? I loved him! I was wondering and hoping he'd do something, and this just might be it! Either I'm in a good music mood, or all of these songs are fabulous today.


Mariah Carey--> I Want to Know What Love Is



She redid this song originally by Foreigner, and I actually like it! It sounds a little fake, but maybe it'll sound better off of YouTube, yeah?!


Uncle Kracker--> Smile



Wait... WHAT?! Uncle Kracker is still around?!? I feel like this is the kind of song I will play over and over again just so I can sing along... Hmmm. Uh oh.


Leighton Meester ft. Robin Thicke--> Somebody to Love



A lot of people are going nuts over this song saying it's amazing. I'm on the fence. I don't think it's GREAT, but I'll get down to it.


Alright that's going to do it! Enjoy your new playlist!

love,
elizabethany

celebs were in yearbooks too

My mind has been obsessing over the idea of what I would look like if I had a make-up and hair stylist lately. I think about how all the celebrities look terrible without makeup on but the most amazingly beautiful people on the red carpet. That could be me!

Anyway, to further prove my point, 10 of the craziest yearbook pictures were released last week of some of your favorite celebrities. Some of them you're not going to believe, but you should!

Probably more annoying than embarrassing.


Who woulda thunk this big guy would become such a big star?


Credibility as a weirdo: Zero. She's just your average girl next door.


The only thing that changed was the amount of drugs he smokes.... Maybe.

Is that a mullet?! And where di you get those EARS?!


That 80s hair totally screams "I'm going to be a sex symbol! Who has lots of sex!"


Don't be so angry, Renee. Dang.

From zero to hero in hottness in no time flat.


Why wasn't there ever anything called the "Mariah hair" back then?


I'm officially speechless. No wonder he wears all that craziness. I do wonder what he friends from high school think about all this, though.

For the record, my yearbook picture will not be featured anywhere if I get famous. Well, okay.. I'll be under the "used to be fat" section. Whatever.

love,
elizabethany

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What's today?! TUESDAY! So I now present to you the first Tunes on Tuesday of August 2009.

Aubrey O'Day--> Party All the Time



With all of the haterade that I feed Aubz, I sometimes forget that she is talented in something other than posing in barely any clothes. Her voice is good in this song, and I don't mind the song as a whole... It's just a weird concept to me.


Miley Cyrus--> Party In The USA



Does it bother anyone else that Miley is singing about listening to a Jay Z song?! I'm a little split on this song. I think it could be really good, but it kinda bothers me that it's her singing it. Hmph.


The Newjacks--> Magnetize Me

These guys are finally debuting their first album! This is one of the first songs on the album, and it samples President Obama which is totally cool. I'm a fan. PLUS! Half of these guys is totally from the DMV! +10 points!


Booty Luv--> Say It



These ladies are from the UK [and have a totally wack name, but whatever] and definitely have that UK sound. I like it, though! I'm boppin' my shoulders and stuff which is always a good sign!


Eminem--> The Warning



WOWZERS!!! Uh... I think he wins. He wasn't even being nonchalant about it! He straight calls out Mariah for her song "Obsessed." He's got phone calls and stuff? Busting on her belly?! YIKES! And are those clips of her talking?! SHOOOTTT.. No more hating on Em for me! He's GOT IT!


Fabolous ft. Keri Hilson--> Everything, Everywhere, Everyday



Hmmm... Not much to say about this song except that I don't mind it. I kinda enjoy it, even.


Jay Z ft. Rihanna and Kanye West--> We Run This



It's no surprise these 3 are doing a song together... They are 2 of the main RiRi supporters during the Chrihanna scandal. It's pretty good. I enjoy it.


All Time Low--> Damned If I Do Ya



I think I'm gettin' back into this kind of music for some reason. It's a little cheesy and will probably be in some corny teenage movie, but I don't hate it!


Madonna--> Celebration



So Madonna's back, eh?! I'm... Not very impressed. That's all I'll say.


Michelle Branch--> Sooner or Later



If you can't continue your Pop career, go country, right?! I mean, Michelle was with the Wreckers who made great country but uh... Nah. This isn't my favorite song.


Reba--> Consider Me Gone



I absolutely love that she's still around, for the record. Growing up I always heard Mom playing her, Gloria Estefan, and Celine Dion. Unfortunately, the other 2 aren't really in the music world anymore. Reba is, and she's still got it, big time!


Alright, that wraps up this week's edition of TOT!! Enjoy!

love,
elizabethany

mariah carey is manly

Have you heard Mariah's latest single? I posted it on Tunes on Tuesday last week, but in case you missed it, here it is again:



What do you think it's about at first listen?

I'll tell you what... I definitely didn't think it was about Eminem... But apparently it is.

When shooting her video today, she was dressed in drag and looking a lot like Mr. Slim Shady. Apparently it's a huge feud that's been going on [That most people sorta know/knew about] and she's finally getting her comeback.

Not sure how I feel about the video and this look, but to each their own, right?! I think it's clever and hilarious, but I can only imagine how Eminem will take it a couple steps further.

Oh boy. This could get ridiculous. Keep your eyes peeled, people.

love,
elizabethany

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It's that time again!!!


I feel like I need some really great lead in music or something... But let's get started.


Plies--> Becky



What a dirty man. His voice even sounds dirty/raw. It's not a terrible song, but I probably won't listen to it when I'm just hangin' out.


Lil Jon ft. Swizz Beats and Snoop Dogg--> [Do Anybody Represent] I Do



Again, probably not a song I'm going to listen to on my own, but if you like Lil Jon, or yelling rap, this might be for you.


Amerie--> Why R U

She is another example of really beautiful and talented that isn't as well known as she should have. I totally enjoy this song, and the video is hott. Well, she's hott. I hope it does well.


R.Kelly ft. OJ Da Juiceman--> Superman High



Not a bad song from Kelz! I didn't expect this song to sound like this but I don't know what I did expect. It's different for him, I feel. It could definitely get me pumped to go out.


Jazmine Sullivan--> In Love With Another Man



Another video that's more like a movie. These are interesting! She's another extremely talented person. This is a beautiful song because of her voice, but it's awfully sad.


Rich Girl--> He Ain't Wit Me Now [Tho]



I can't remember if I posted this one last time or not, so I'm just doing it again. It reminds me of Showstoppin' for some reason. Is that weird??


Mariah Carey--> Obsessed



For some reason, Mariah has joined the list of people using Autotuning. It's not a bad song, I just don't understand why she needs to be doing that. How do you feel about the song??


Amanda Blank--> Might Like You Better



Very interesting beat. She also uses the extreme effects so that you don't know what she really sounds like, but I like the point of the song. It's funny.


Livvi Franc ft. Pitbull--> Now I'm That Bitch



I enjoy the beat! I think I can get used to her voice and this song and eventually really, really enjoy it. Hmmm.. Who are you really, though, Miss Franc?


Lost Trailers--> All This Love



This is a pretty song! Kind of sad, though. "Typical country" as some of you would say. Whatever.


Montgomery Gentry--> Long Line of Losers



Woah, this song sounds like another song, but I don't know what. It's typical Montgomery Gentry, I feel. Not bad, kind of silly.


Sarah Buxton--> Outside My Window



Hey lady, it's not smart to intro your video, I don't think... But whatever. She's good, but it's not my favorite song I've ever heard. It might grow on me though because as much as I'm not a fan of the verses, I do enjoy the chorus for some reason.


Eli Young Band--> Radio Waves



I can definitely see myself loving these people. They're good! I like the song, I like the sound, I like it all. Snap! I need to do some research. I have a good feeling about them.


Alright! That's all for this week! Break out the downloading materials and enjoy, my friends!

love,
elizabethany

watch: mini mariah carey

This is precious. It's not amazing, it's not hilarious, it's just pinch her cheeks, pick her up and spin her around adorable.

Apparently this little girl thinks she's the next Mariah Carey. She's got the headphones and.. Uh.. Voice... to prove it.



How cute is that?! Seriously. You may not be able to understand it all in the beginning, but who cares. She gets it in the end!

Bravo!

love,
elizabethany

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Happy Tuesday! TUNES on Tuesday, that is!!

Keri Hilson--> Make Love



It's not the whole song, or video... It's just a sneak peak. BUT! This song AND video looks like it is going to be HOTT! So I'm pretty excited for it.


Flo Rida ft. Wynter--> Sugar

Another from Flo Rida! And another with a familiar sound-- Eiffel 65's "Blue." This is definitely a less annoying version of the song, the lyrics are fabulous, and I'm just going to say it... People are going to love it. Flo Rida is here, ya'll.


The Dream ft. Mariah Carey--> My Love



I still can't believe this voice comes out of that guy.. How weird. The song is pretty good... Nothing I'm drooling over, but definitely worth a listen. Mariah is all gangster in this video, it's funny to me.


Keri Hilson--> Slow Dance

This girl is amazing. This song is great. It's hott and sexual like the other one, too. She's going to have people bumpin' and grindin' to her stuff. Ohh snap!


I put this song on last week, but here's the video;
Electrik Red--> So Good



Yeah, I still enjoy the song, I think. The video is.. Interesting.


Jazmine Sullivan--> Dream Big



I was hoping this song would be better for some reason, but it's still not bad. She's definitely got a gorgeous voice. I can roll with it, but it's not my favorite.


Shontelle ft. Akon--> Stuck With Each Other



I love both of them, and I love this song. It's great, and definitely worth your time and money, I think. Plus, she looks super in this video! It is very movie soundtrack, though.


Unladylike--> Bartender



Woahh.. A lady rapper!! Or.. duo... I can't decide how I feel about this song. I think I like the chorus, but the rest I'm really unsure on. Poll: Do you like it?


Here's Weezy's rock music video debut for Prom Queen:



Still don't think I like this song. Ugh. But he pulls off the video, I guess. Maybe.


Ne-Yo--> Love

I'm obsessed with Ne-Yo, and this song is only another reason why. Man, his swagger, singing, writing, everything is just on point. Marry me? [PS: Yes, I think this is only a clip of it.. Probably?]


Billy Currington--> People Are Crazy



Not slow, not fast, almost just right. I kind of want it to be a LITTLE faster, but I like the lyrics a lot, no big surprise here. He's doin' his thing.


Derek Sholl--> But it Was



I have no idea who this guy is, and he doesn't have a whole lot of plays on his MySpace, but he should. This is a precious song, and I fully enjoy it. It's sappy, but I like it.


So, I'm going to do a full post on this guy either tomorrow or Thursday, but why not point out one of his songs now? It's Ryan Star, the current opener for David Cook's University Tour, and this is "This Could Be The Year."

He's hott, and he's an amazing singer and performer, so I want to point him out to everyone. Definitely check more out, and be ready for a Ryan Star-dedicated post.


That's all for this week, though! Get iTunes and that love, elizabethany playlist READY!

love,
elizabethany

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It's Tunes on Tuesday!!! And since I missed last week [I'm sorry, I know I suck] I feel as though this week's edition is going to be fabulous. :)

First up--> Pleasure P--> Boyfriend #2



This guy is from the group Pretty Ricky [which I didn't know was a group until like, less than a year ago.. Wow.], and I enjoy this song. Yep, sure do. I also enjoy the video, and the girl in it is really pretty. I feel like it's kind of an x-rated version of something Tyler Perry, except not really. We don't need a #2 boyfriend, just a good #1, right? Anyways, good song, officially downloaded.


Savage ft. Angel Dust and Baby Bash--> Wild Out [Chooo Hooo]



First of all... Interesting video....... Second, I don't think I'm a HUGE fan of the video. If someone played it, I wouldn't be mad, and I'd probably dance or something, but I don't think I'll ever play it again for my own pleasure. I'm disappointed. I thought something called "Wild Out" would be a lot more upbeat and fun. Guess not.


Lil Wayne--> Prom Queen



This is the first song off of "Rebirth," his upcoming rock album! Hopefully this is the real, legit version of the song [not video, obvi] because a lot of them have to be sped up/slowed down in order to do okay with copyright issues. My question is though.. Do you think he'll make it in the rock world based on this song? Honestly, I think I'd be disappointed if he did. This whole microphone technology thing and changing people's voices is getting overrated. If we're going to sound like robots, why not just have robots entertain us all the time? The lyrics are there, but if he can write, he should just stick to writing. I don't think I'm supporting this little "gone rock" thing he's doing. Sorry.


Leona Lewis--> I Will Be



This song was written by AVRIL! The girl that disappeared, ya know? Apparently she recorded a version of it too, but for some reason, I'm thinking Leona's is going to skyrocket, unlike Avril's. You know any Leona song is going to get overplayed on the radio, and I don't think this will be any exception. I think it's my favorite from her so far, though. And maybe that's because it's not overplayed yet, or maybe it's Chase Crawford in the beginning of it, but I still really enjoy it. And you will too.. for now.


Keyshia Cole--> You Complete Me



She's a tremendous singer, and I'm kind of disappointed that I don't like her BET show.. I think it makes her look worse, rather than better. But anyways, there's not much to say except that this is a beautiful song. 'Nuff said.


Se7en ft. Lil Kim--> Girls



This song has parts from Jay Z's "Girls," and I'm totally okay with it. This guy is an R&B singer from KOREA! When I saw that, I'm sorry to say, but I wasn't expecting anything good. [I thought something like the Teriyaki Boyz.. Which I think are terrible.] Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised! :) I actually really like this song, too! Sweet!


Pink--> Please Don't Leave Me



I need to get Pink's latest album, because I love every song from it so far. I love the lyrics, I love that it's a little less angry, and she's actually blaming herself. I don't love the "da da da da" over and over again in the background, but I can get over that. Downloaded? Check.


Darin--> See You At A Club



I can totally get used to this song! HE'S a SWEDISH singer! Check out the diversity in today's post! This is a good get down song, once you get used to it! The beat sounds familiar, but I might be imagining things, who knows. All I know is, I'm okay with this song.


The Dream ft. Mariah Carey--> My Love



The Dream has such a pretty voice.. He really does. I don't think he's amazingly talented or anything, but I definitely like his sound, and his songs. This song isn't anything AMAZING when it comes to the lyrics or anything, but it's pretty! And Mariah's in it! Their voices are a lot alike, which is kinda cool for this song. But the best is when Mariah gets it, of course.


Kat DeLuna ft. Lil Wayne--> Unstoppable



Ummm... I don't know how I feel about this. Honestly, I don't. The beat is okay. The lyrics are okay. The sound is.. Eh. Someone make up my mind for me! Let me know!


Danielle Peck--> Can't Behave



Danielle Peck is really good. But in country music, I think you have to be good to make good music.. Just sayin'. :) It's kinda one of those songs like, I have to leave you if you keep doing this.. So please don't do it. It's like, half love song, half power ballad.. Kinda. It's good, though.


And finally, Craig Morgan--> God Must Really Love Me



This is going to be a good, safe single for Craig. It's a typical country song, if you will, that's upbeat and looking back on life like "Wow, I've lived a good life, this is awesome." [No, country isn't all depressing, I swear.] I'll keep listening to it. :)


PS--> Darryl Worley's "Sounds Like Life To Me" is also a good listen for country fans.


So that's going to wrap up this week's Tunes on Tuesday! Hope you found a COUPLE you enjoy! :)

love,
elizabethany

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It's the first Tunes on Tuesday of 2009! Woohoo!

So, why not start out with the 2009 version of Mariah Carey's Hero. And yes, it's her redoing her own song.



Here's what I don't understand: Why redo your own song, when it was amazing in the first place? I get that she's trying to promote her ballads album and everything, but I just think the first version was amazing.. So I can't support this one. Sorry!


Rihanna ft. Chris Brown--> Bad Girl

This is a coincidence that I have this for this week, right after its rumored that there MIGHT be a diamond ring on a certain someone's wedding finger.. Anyways, yikes, uhhh.. I wish this was a better song. I can't talk bad about my girl/guy! I love both of them! I mean, it's not terrible. Maybe it'll grow on me... Yeah, it probably will. ;)


Ciara ft. Young Jeezy--> Never Ever

Wow, I didn't expect for this song to be slow because of who it is! But this is a really good song, and I fully enjoy it. [Probably no surprise to anyone who's a regular reader.] It's not the nicest thing, though. "He will never ever love you." Dang. Heart= broken.


Eminem ft. Dr. Dre and 50 Cent--> Crack a Bottle

Shady's back.. Back again. And just like he says, he's back with Dre. I don't think that it's anything different than what we'd expect from Mr. Slim Shady, but I'm not sure it's my favorite by any means. Not terrible, but I'm not blown away.. So I'll just let you guys be the judge of it. [I do think the lyrics of the chorus are really hilarious, though..]


Asher Roth ft. Jim Jones--> I Love College (Remix)



This is such a fabulous song! Not because of how it sounds, but because the words are absolutely fantastic and I love it. And I can imagine them being the titles of many Facebook albums.. :-P Not that Facebook is my life or anything, though..


Tim Mcgraw--> Nothing to Die For



I finally found a place to get new country songs for you country fans!! :) But this is a very typical, wonderfully nice song by Tim McGraw. Another one of those live your life to the fullest songs that make you feel nice and want to get out and do something great. I enjoy.


Shane O'Dazier--> I Hate This Town

HAHA! This song is fabulous. It reminds me of EVERYONE in NoVA. We have good things to say about it.. Sometimes anyways.. But at the same time, all anyone wants to do is get out of here and complain about it to the max. This is a silly song, and I fully enjoy it. And I have no idea who this Shane guy is, but his other stuff isn't bad either, so maybe we're about to hear more from him. I guess we'll see!!


Alright, there ya have it! Hopefully I got something for everyone! I'm back on the grind so keep checking in as you always do!

And break out that iPod... Now!! ;)

love,
elizabethany

never too old

How old is TOO old to be going to visit Santa and tell him exactly what you want him to bring in that big ol' sack of his?

I say never. You can do it whenever you please. And the celebs agree with me!

Here are a couple pictures of them hangin out with Ol' Saint Nick himself!










First of all.. How come Santa Clause looks different in almost every picture?! Wow.. He must get his beard trimmed a LOT! And it probably grows fast, too. AND! He packs on and puts away pounds like it's his job it looks like! He's so magical, that man.

He also has the hott girls all over him! Only one guy actually posed with him, and SOMEONE was impersonating Mr. Clause! How dare him!

Glad Mrs. Clause made it out at least once, though!

I wish I had a chance to see you this year, Santy. :( Hopefully you know exactly what I want anyways!! ;)

love,
elizabethany

celebrity cover christmas carols

There's just ONE WEEK until CHRISTMAS!! And it's also TOP 10 THURSDAY!

So, in order to seriously get you pumped for next Thursday and the holiday season, I present to you 10 songs that you need to put on a CD pronto. They are

The Top 10 (Plus an Honorable Mention) Celebrity Cover Christmas Carols


Honorable Mention: Kelly Clarkson--> Grown Up Christmas List

This song definitely needs to make the list, but I'm not sure where. It's been done by so many people, but Kelly's version is beautiful. It's from before her voice got all raspy, which makes it even better. The lyrics are meaningful, and the song is good.


10. TLC--> Sleigh Ride

This song has a nice variety to it. It's like a bunch of Christmas songs mixed together into one. And, it definitely has the capability of sticking in your head for the entire day, which is okay in my book when it comes to Christmas songs. You can't really get sick of them if you only hear them a couple times a year, right?


9. Miley Cyrus--> Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

Go ahead and shoot me for including Miley on this list, I don't care. In fact, I wonder if it should be higher on the list. This song is all about ROCKIN' [;)] and I think her version is perfect not only for the younger crowd, but also the young adult generation to "rock out" to! It can get you pumped up for the holidays, and if you have a brush and a mirror, chances are you might end up dancing around your room in your underwear, singing this song.


8. Boys II Men--> Let It Snow

This song will add the slower, softer touch to any Christmas CD, but still keep you happy and in the mood for the holidays. It also has the power to get stuck in your head, but it's such a beautiful song that it's okay. Plus, who doesn't wish for a nice, white Christmas?! Everyone dreams of it, so Let it Snow!!


7. Britney Spears--> All I Want For Christmas [Santa, Can You Hear Me?]

Does it surprise you that she's on this list?! Honestly, it's not just because I love her. I would compare this song to Mariah's in a heartbeat. It definitely has the classic feel to it, and the power to stick around for generations, I think. Plus, it's another one of those that you can strip down and dance around your lonely house to, while you bake cookies!


6. Jackson 5--> Santa Clause Is Coming To Town

You HAVE to include the Jackson 5 on any Christmas CD! And this is their best one. Michael's little kid voice that we all know and love perfectly captures the anticipation of waiting for Santa. It gets you SUPER pumped!


5. NSYNC--> Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

If you don't love this song, then I don't love you. This is where I don't know how to list these fantastic songs. They could go in any order from here on out, I think. But whatever, NSYNC DEFINITELY made a keeper with this song. Period.


4. Faith Hill--> Where Are You Christmas?

Here's your sad Christmas song. You've gotta have at least one, and Faith Hill makes this so pretty that it doesn't matter. It's straight from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," but you'd never know from her version. It's not childlike at all.. It's very meaningful.


3. Marilyn Monroe--> Santa Baby

This song needs NO explanation. Of course "Santa Baby" had to be on here at some point.. And Marilyn's version is a true classic. No one has done it better since.


2. Mariah Carey--> All I Want For Christmas Is You

I have no doubt in my mind that every girl will agree with me here, I just wonder how many of you guys believe in this song. Talk about a song that will stick around for generations. It's a song that everyone loves, and will love.. And one that people can't wait for the opportunity to play during the holidays. It might even be acceptable to play sometimes during the year. MAYBE. MAYBE Chritmas in July or something.

1. Chris Brown--> This Christmas

If you don't know it, listen to it now. Lots of times. You're going to love it. It's so fun to sing. It starts off slow, and picks up.. Which definitely gets you pumped. I always liked "This Christmas," but it was no where near one of my favorite songs.. Not until Chris's version. It's perfect. I love it. And you do too.


So there ya have it. Pull out your iTunes and a blank CD, and burn it. Then listen to it lots!

Happy Holidays!!

love,
elizabethany