Here we are, facing another Monday – with a slightly different aspect, seeing as how summer is coming to a close.ย Some kids are already back in school (like Princess Nagger) while others still have this as their final week of ‘freedom’.
In honor of this being Back to School season, one of our Spotlight Dancers, Heather’s Happenings, suggested the theme for the week’s Monday’s Music Moves Me be Billboard Hits from the year you graduated High School, or your Favorite Prom Song.
I decided to do things a little bit differently since I didn’t really have any favorite songs from the year I graduated (and I don’t want to be boring) and we didn’t have Prom at our school (I know, right?) so I’ve opted to go with a creative twist and chose great songs from more current top Prom songs.ย You’re welcome.
First, let’s start with ever controversial but oh so talented Katy Perry with her newest hit “Wide Awake”:
She does have a cool official music video for the song, but the embed option is turned off for now.ย You can see the official music video here:
Katy Perry “Wide Awake” Music Video
Next up is an artist who I’ve only fairly recently gotten familiar with, and love her music, here’s Carly Rae Jepsen with “Call Me Maybe”:
Next up is a group who got their start on the Disney Channel.ย Have you noticed Princess Nagger has had some influence on expanding my musical preferences?ย Though she’d much rather I share something from Linkin’ Park or the theme song for Soul Eaters.ย Maybe next week.ย
At any rate, these guys have a song that’s featured in the movie PROM, so naturally it’s a great fit for today’s theme.ย Here’s Allstar Weekend with “Not Your Birthday” (PROM Movie Version):
And finally, a group I’m not all that familiar with but they have a great sound, here’s a song that was nominated for a Teen Choice Award, give a listen to We the Kings with “We’ll Be A Dream” (featuring Demi Lovato):
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Wait… am I dreaming?ย Have a great Monday.
Now on to the particulars of Monday’s Music Move’s Me:
I have the supreme honor and privilege of being a co-host with the inimitable Xmas Dolly and her cohorts in crime, Lorie of The Shewbridges of Celebration, Florida, Callie from JAmericanSpice, Cathy from Cathy Kennedy’s Blog, and our very special guest hostess for the month of August, we welcome the lovely Danielle from Royalegacy.
Want to join in the fun? It’s easy – just find a tune that rocks your boat, post it and link up – don’t forget to grab Xmas Dolly…er, um, I mean her button…over at her place here. Check out Xmas Dolly’s sidebar for the random themes we sport each week – and you can always ask for a specific theme of music you like, too. Check out the other music lovahs and let’s jam!
The awesome Run DMT also hosts Music Monday (who graciously helps out with our hostessing every time we need it, and who I had the privilege of meeting in person at BlogHer – she’s even more adorable than I imagined):
Guess that is a bit of a twist. Love Katy Perry and that call me maybe is so catchy it stays in your head all day. lol the other are a bit new to me, but great selections as usual my friend. Have a rockin’ week.
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You know me, I like to twist things up! ๐ You have a rockin’ week too, Marie! ๐
I love the way you put a twist on things. Katy Perry & Carly Rae Jepsen I’m already diggin’, now you’ve got my brain pulled into two new (to me) groups – Allstar Weekend & We The Kings. Thanks for the introduction! You so rock, my friend! =D
Thanks, Cathy! I like to be twisted sometimes… ๐ Happy to introduce you to new music – especially the kind that will get stuck in your head. ๐
Kate Perry is my all-time favorite, thanks for posting this nice song of her! I love her voice so much, it can make my day every time I listen to it!
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Thanks, Viki! Katy Perry is talented, isn’t she? ๐
I LOVE every single Katy Perry song. LOVE โฅ
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Yay! I’m glad I posted something you love, Heather! ๐
Ah, these were fun and great way play along even when the theme doesn’t quite fit you personally ๐
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Thanks, Lucy! I like to keep things fresh – and sometimes twisty. ๐ Glad you enjoyed them! ๐
Love those songs!:)
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Thanks, Mary! ๐
I love that first Katie Perry Video! No prom!? I can’t believe it. No fun. I’m following back from the Online Friends Hop. Thank you so much for following! I didn’t see a GFC widget so I am following on BlogLovin.
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Isn’t that Katy Perry song great? She does have talent! ๐ Yep, no prom – small private school, so they decided to forgo any kind of Prom. They did have Homecoming, though – just no dancing. I was deprived! ๐ Speaking of deprived – the cads at Google took away GFC for us non-blogger.com blogs. I’m still miffed. Thanks for following me through BlogLovin’! ๐
You’ve definitely assembled an interesting mix of songs here! I must say, while not really my tastes, I DO really like that Katy Perry song; I will admit she is quite the artist! I initially expected really poppy songs from her, but aside from the pop, she has some really interesting spins on her songs.
I can’t believe you didn’t have a prom either! I almost didn’t get to go myself, but for completely different reasons involving health.
Thanks for playing along and sharing some new songs with us all ๐ Have a musical week!
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Thanks Kayla! Katy Perry does have some interesting spins on her songs, doesn’t she?
Crazy we didn’t have a Prom, isn’t it? Glad you didn’t up missing yours!
Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) would like you to read ..I’m Wide Awake why don’t you Call Me Maybe – it’s Not Your Birthday, so We’ll Be A Dream
Some great choices there had me bopping lol
Have a good week ๐
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Thanks, Steve! Glad to assist in your bopping! ๐
Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) would like you to read ..I’m Wide Awake why don’t you Call Me Maybe – it’s Not Your Birthday, so We’ll Be A Dream
It’s funny how our kids can influence our musical tastes now and then. I still find myself humming some of the Wiggles tunes :/
right now my kids are obsessed with finding all the different parodies of Call Me Maybe. The cookie monster one is their current fave, but I found a Star Wars one that will blow their little minds. ha
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It is funny how our kids can influence our musical tastes – I thought I was done with humming Wiggles tunes – or the theme to Caillou, or any of the others since Princess Nagger outgrew them…but then Little Dude joined our family and it’s like I stepped in a time machine backwards 5 years! ๐
Now I’m going to be obsessed with finding all the parodies of Call Me Maybe – especially since you mentioned there’s a Star Wars one! ๐
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I love Katy Perry!!! I’ve been totally crushing on Call Me Maybe lately. Something about it just moves me to get off the couch and start dancing!! LOL
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That Call Me Maybe song does have that effect, doesn’t it, Tami? Very danceable! ๐
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Great songs! I love Katy Perry!!! Happy Monday ๐
Thanks, Kim! Happy Monday to you, too! ๐
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I’ll have to check those songs out – I haven’t heard of any of them except for Call me Maybe – and that’s just because Cookie Monster did a parody of it. I gotta find time for music – it’s all kiddie stuff these days! ๐
The kiddie tunes kind of monopolize things, don’t they? I’m going to have to check out the Cookie Monster version of Call Me Maybe! ๐
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This is such a fun idea for a hop! Following you on LF from the Monday Mingle hop. Had to check out your blog, I love the name and the tagline!
Hope you’ll stop by ๐
~Kelly
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Thanks, Kelly! Feel free to join in any time! ๐ Thanks so much for stopping by and following me – I am now following you, too! ๐
Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) would like you to read ..I’m Wide Awake why don’t you Call Me Maybe – it’s Not Your Birthday, so We’ll Be A Dream
I love all the songs especially Katy Perry.
Unlike others, I am influencing my kids on songs and they me too.
They are so into Retro and I am so into the current ones. LOL
Mine is here
Have you a FANTABULOUS MUSICAL WEEK!!!
hugs
shakira
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All new to me. Lots of fund videos to watch too.
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The song “call me maybe” is really cute! Personally, the intro part of the song is something that wouldn’t suit my taste. But as I continue to listen to this song, I find both rhythm and lyrics very interesting.
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