It’s a Monday that feels like a Sunday since the hubby has today off – though it feels like a Saturday because Princess Nagger has today and tomorrow off. Nothing like confusing your internal clock – although I’m betting my internal clock is thankful to have several days in a row with no annoying alarm. I know I am.
This week’s theme for Monday’s Music Moves me is a freebie – so we’re going to go with creative license on songs to be shared. Let’s start off one of my favorite artists who has a cool new dramatic music video (Marie already shared it with us right after it was released, but it’s definitely worth sharing again and again).
It’s a cinematic thrill ride for five minutes, with the artist in the driver’s seat, leaving you wondering about her intentions and her actions. The video is based loosely on Stephen King’s ‘Christine’ novel, which is about a car with a mind of its own.
The artist said in a preview on ‘Entertainment Tonight’ that she would not move forward with that concept without King’s blessing. He “signed off” on the idea, and she was good to go. She did him proud, since the video has nebulous — but nefarious — overtones that make us think the singer’s character in the clip is anything but a ‘Good Girl.’
Here’s Carrie Underwood with “Two Black Cadillacs”:
Next up is something different – those of you who have been reading along with me know that I love the new show SMASH on NBC. It’s back with a vengeance, and they’ve even recently released a CD with all the awesome songs they’ve used and/or created just for this series.
Both Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty have amazing voices and talent, so I had to order the CD because I have not heard a song I haven’t liked yet – or that hasn’t given me goosebumps. I did find one music video they finally posted – hopefully there will be more to follow.
Here’s Katharine McPhee with “Beautiful (SMASH Cast Version)”:
Next we have a great song from another of my favorite groups – this song happens to be the lead singers favorite song off the entire album. It’s a soft rock song that starts with a pulsing intro featuring a lone electric guitar building up to big choruses and a stadium-sized climax.
The song is a tale about saving the last night with a special someone, since the relationship is about to end. With the lyrics “In the daylight / We’ll be on our own / But tonight I need to hold you so close” he never explains exactly why he has to leave, but it is inferred that trouble has been brewing for some time, based on the line when he asks, “We knew this day would come / We knew it all along / How did it come so fast?”
There are two music videos for this song – the ‘regular’ one that was just uploaded on YouTube on January 17, 2013 as well as one where the band announced on their website they wanted their fans help to put together a music video for the song – that video was released on December 10, 2012. You can see the fan inspired video here.
Here’s Maroon 5 with “Daylight (Playing for Change)”:
Next up we have an artist who maintains his country cred while wading into the mainstream. He gives the distinctly non-Nashville verses so much earnestness with “I was gonna keep it real like chill, like, gonna have a drink or two” that sounds genuine.
Then he hammers home the big chorus, awash in pedal steel guitar, and the country-pop-rock hybrid he and so many of his contemporaries have been successfully using to build empires.
From his new album Based on a True Story coming on March 26th, here’s Blake Shelton with “Sure Be Cool If You Did”:
Next up we have a song I’ve shared before, but there was only a lyrics video at the time – the music video took this awesome artist out of the comfortable surroundings of his Nashville, TN home. After 10,000+ miles, eight countries in eight days, two cameras, one tractor, six jackets and one very friendly Maasi giraffe – he had a video.
From his new album due out April 9th, here’s my boy Brad Paisley with “Southern Comfort Zone”:
Last but not least, since it is President’s Day I had to share this hilarious video of Jimmy Fallon with his funny “President’s Day Song”:
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 for the month of February, our Honorary Co-Conductor, Becca from Everyday Life.
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):
Wow, I feel like I have been on a roller coaster ride.
That first song was just plain wicked…loved it!
The Brad Paisley one humored me and the last one, what a hoot!
Happy President’s Day!
~Naila Moon
PS>*waves* Hi Princess Nagger!
Naila Moon would like you to read ..Mondays Music Moves Me 2/18/2013
Fun post great music .. I am a big maroon 5 fan.
Sherry would like you to read ..Cucumber cups and Weekly Menu Plan
You always come up with great songs to share. Hope your Monday is a good one.
VandyJ would like you to read ..AHHH, I Needed That
I absolutely love Southern Comfort Zone. My kind of life… *sigh*
Hazel would like you to read ..The dame and the clown
Good selections I enjoyed them
Have a musiclicious week 🙂
stevebethere would like you to read ..Music Monday – Retro Motown And Soul
Great bunch of songs. Love the new Brad Paisley. We will be looking forward to getting his new album this April.
Have a great day!
Danielle Royalegacy would like you to read ..Marvelous Music Monday – Blink Your Eyes for Love has Passed – 4Ms – February 18, 2013
Well it definitely feels like a crappy Monday over at MY house- I have a sinus infection and my husband is working today. But thanks for the songs…always love me some Adam Levine!
Lindsay would like you to read ..Book Review & Contest: Can I Get an Amen?
Jimmy Fallon gave me a giggle after a great bunch of songs!!! Enjoy your sleeping in days and long weekend with your husband and even longer time with Princess Nagger 🙂
Lucy would like you to read ..Music Inspiration
That should go in a Random Tuesday post, the songs were so random! I LOVE Jimmy Fallon and I’ve always loved his music. Good choices today!
❤ Julie Maloney ❤ (Momspective) would like you to read ..Yeah, So I Went To The Hospital!
I LOVE your music round ups! Perfect for the middle of the day!
Lauryn would like you to read ..Our Weekly Meal Line-up – February 18th
I love Maroon 5! Jimmy Fallon is so funny! LOL
Chrissy would like you to read ..Presidents R-O-C-K
Interesting vid from Carrie. And of course I just LOVE Adam and Blake! Adore Brad as well. Great selections!
BAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That President’s Day Song ROCKS! Love Jimmy Fallon!
Did you hear about the Country singer, Mindy McCready, who died over the weekend? I so expected to see a tribute here on your blog today. Were you a fan?
Run DMT would like you to read ..Barenaked Ladies at Busch Gardens
Ever since I watched “The Voice” I really started liking Maroon 5 and Blake Shelton them both being on it I got to know the man instead of the singers. They’re both really cool guys! Love CArrie that goes without saying and Kate I always been a fan of (& she should’ve won), but Brad he’s just cool! All fabulous picks darrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrling!!!! hehehehe YOU ROCK! I feel the same way on holidays & family is home…
xmasdolly would like you to read ..Monday’s Music Moves Me
Enjoy the days off!
But I do understand the internal clock confusion 🙂
I love your hits girl.
I really think I should start watching SMASH! I just don’t seem to have the time!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Colette S would like you to read ..L’Oréal Paris Magic BB Cream – Flawless Bare Skin Finish
once again you nailed it with all my favorite singers and songs i love hanging at your place for dance parties
becca would like you to read ..Friday Confessionals 2-22-13