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Summer is finally here! Bust out the swimsuit, head down to the beach, turn on the barbeque, and let's get this party started! Make sure you are celebrating with equally-awesome tunes, of course, which is why I saved you the trouble and curated a perfect summer playlist to kick off the season. There's a variety of pop, electronic, and a little bit of disco for good measure, so no matter what your weekend mood, there's a song for you.
Go ahead and give it a listen this weekend, and don't forget your sunscreen!
Memorial Day Weekend Playlist
What's on your Memorial Day Weekend playlist?
There's no doubt that the breakout music artist of 2013 was Lorde, the young songstress from New Zealand that took the world by storm with her hit single, "Royals." I remember first hearing "Royals" while driving home from LA one weekend and being absolutely mesmerized by Lorde's powerful vocals. It was always a treat when I heard the intro's recognizable beat come on the radio. Apparently I wasn't the only one that was was in love, and the song made its way from the alternative to the pop stations. Everyone was hooked.
But don't call Lorde a one-hit wonder. Her debut album Pure Heroine is full of hits ("Team" and "Tennis Court" are my personal favorites). Lorde has won over the masses with her brilliant songs, her sweet demeanor, and her cool-girl-goth style - seriously, she could be a guest star on American Horror Story: Coven with her modern witch clothing.
Lorde's style signatures: black on black on black, plum lips, combat boots, and that iconic curly hair that gives Brave's Merida a run for her money. She is cool and laid-back but having fun with her style as she gets accustomed to the spotlight.
So what's next for Lorde in 2014? With three Grammy nods (including Record and Song of the Year) and more music in the works, we are definitely going to be seeing a lot more of Lorde. She may not be blue-blooded, but she sure is on her way to pop royalty.
Nothing quite beats those classic Christmas tunes, but if you're looking for some modern updates to play at your holiday fetes, look no further!
I've included fun "alternative" covers of classic holiday songs as well as some of my favorite originals ("All that I Want" by the Weepies is perhaps one of my all-time favorites, and it is certainly a hidden gem).
Of course, I can never resist failing at belting out Mariah's "All I Want for Christmas"!
What are your favorite holiday jams?
Everyone has been raving about someone on Mad Men singing the song "Zou Bisou Bisou" and so while on iTunes yesterday I checked out the song and fell in love with Gillian Hills and then I promptly went on a 60s French pop music spree. The music just rocks, you know? and it makes you want to get on your feet and dance, let your hair loose, and dream of looking like Brigitte Bardot. Even the French version of "These Boots are Made for Walking" sounds better because, you know, it's in French.
The French in the 60s were just so stylin' and they really had a great mix of classic early 60s styles (small waists and the whole 'bombshell' look) and mod fashions not to mention timeless French chic classiness. So break out the records, tie a scarf haphazardly around your neck, and celebrate all that is 60s French pop music!
LINDSEY'S FRENCH POP PLAYLIST
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| Brigitte Bardot |
LINDSEY'S FRENCH POP PLAYLIST
- "Zou Bisou Bisou" -Gillian Hills
- "Ca Plane Pour Moi" Plastic Bertrand
- "Ces Bottes Sont Faites Pour Marcher" -Eileen
- "Je T'aime Moi Non Plus" -Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin
- "Rentre Sans Moi" -Gillian Hills
- "Ca Pourrait Changer" -Brigitte Bardot
- "Et Moi, Et Moi, Et Moi" -Jacques Dutronc
- "C'est Si Bon" -Yves Montand
- "Une Petite Tasse D'anxiete" -Serge Gainsbourg & Gillian Hills
- "Moi Je Joue" -Brigitte Bardot
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| Jane Birkin and Gillian Hills |
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| Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg |
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| Femmes de Paris record |
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| Francoise Hardy |
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