Not much has changed since last
year. It's still pretty unlikely that you're going to get your
radio station to play John Dye-related songs on January 31st. So
feel free to use the guide below to mix your second Dye Day Playlist!
1. I've Been Touched by
an Angel- Della Reese
I think this is one of the most
beautiful songs Della Reese sang on the show. So it only seems
right to include it here. If you cry... that's okay. I tear
up every time I hear it.
2. Time Has Come Today-
The Chambers Brothers
This was a track on one of the old "Tour of Duty" soundtracks. It
sounds like something Doc would appreciate. And relate to.
Maybe not in the best ways...
3. Kung Fu Fighting-
Carl Douglas
Cause this playlist needs something upbeat right about now. So
here's one for Virgil and the team!
4. Never
Surrender- Corey Hart
So according to IMDB.com, Campus
Man has a Corey Hart song in the soundtrack that I could not
find. So I was really tempted to just swap in the awesomely 80s
"Sunglasses at Night" but this makes more sense for the
ever-persistent, nearly ditched by his friends Todd.
5. You Made Me
Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)- Dean Martin
I'm gonna give this one to Kristin and Bill from those Christmas movies
cause I don't know what else to! And Bill wasn't really looking
to fall in love. It works!!!
6. He´s So Fine- The Chiffons
I thought it'd be fun to throw in a couple of the top songs from
1963. This seemed appropriate! He *is* fine. :-)
7. By the Rivers Dark- Leonard Cohen
In the tradition of Nina Simone's "Sinnerman," this is another song
that reminds me of Manion although it's too good for him. He
doesn't deserve to have this song attached to him. Oh well.
The only other thing I could think of was a track from The Last Temptation of Christ
but that's also too good for him. It
wouldn't be fair to Peter Gabriel.
8. I Grieve- Peter
Gabriel
Speaking of Mr. Gabriel... This song is for Jeff from Mother, Mother.
Although it would also work for Bill as the other widowed JD
character. But I like Jeff better.
9. Let Me Show You
The Way- Michael W. Smith
Nicole suggested this one. A rather somber take on Andrew and the
Dyelanders. Sigh... Get some Kleenex.
10. Reach Out I'll Be There- Four Tops
Another from the old "ToD" soundtracks. It makes me think of Doc
Hock who needed some support desperately. But also Andrew.
Sigh...
11. One Song Glory- RENT
Cast
I don't make play lists that don't include at least one RENT
song. Just kidding. But this song reminds me of Jeff.
I know Jeff wasn't a singer but just that drive to make an impact
before time runs out... that reminds me of him. I also think it's
appropriate because RENT was born of Jonathan Larson's emotions as some
of his friends dealt with AIDS much like Mother, Mother must have
been for those involved.
12. Fast Car- Tracy Chapman
I've loved this song for a long time, long before I think I could have
possibly understood it. Much like my feelings towards
Andrew. ;-) So
I'm putting it in here in honor of
Andrew's mini-van. It's not that the whole song in any way
reminds me of Andrew
(his assignments maybe) but this part:
"I
remember we were driving, driving in your car
The speed
so fast I felt like I was drunk
City lights
lay out before us
And your
arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder
And I had a
feeling that I belonged
I had a
feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone."
Cause I think those
words pretty well say what it'd be like to go
riding with Andrew. And unlike the person in the song... he
wouldn't
consider ditching.
13. School Days- Chuck Barry
This one's for Todd and Skip (Making
the Grade)... because they go to school. And at this point
we reaaaaallllyyyy need something upbeat!
14. White Rabbit-
Jefferson Airplane
Unfortunately, this seems a lil too appropriate for Doc Hock based on
the last we saw of him...
15. Don't Let the Sun Go Down
On Me- Elton John
There's a scene in Mother,
Mother in which Jeff tells his friend that, once he's died, he's
going to miss his sunsets. So that's what this song reminds me of.
16. Winter Light-
Tim Finn
First heard this on the Narnia soundtrack. It never made sense to
me in that context but I love the song. So this is for Bill and
Kristin cause a wintery love song totally works for them! Plus
she did light up his life...
17. I Will Follow Him- Little Peggy March
Another 1963 hit. And I would follow Andrew...
18. I'll Stand By
You- The Pretenders
I thought of this one while conversing about the need to stand up for
Andrew against shippers and such. But really it's just an all
around good Andrew song. And it makes me think of the Dyeland
gang.
19. You Make Me Feel Brand New- Simply Red
Angelica mentioned this in last night's Dye Day chat when we were
trying
to describe Andrew. And then realizing we couldn't find the
words. I think it's perfect!
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