I know, a less serious topic, but I find myself listening to a lot of music on my PC while typing here. My favs:<P>All Saints - Pure Shores<BR>Third Eye Blind - How's it Going to Be?<BR>Everclear - Wonderful<BR>Aerosmith - What it Takes<BR>Vertical Horizon - Best I Ever Had<BR>Leann Rimes - How Do I Live<BR>Stevie Wonder - I believe<BR>S Club 7 - Never had a Dream Come True<BR>Jon Secada - Just Another Day<P>Yeah, I'm probably showing my age here to the 'older folks'! ;><P>In a similar vein, has anyone watched the movie, 'High Fidelity'? I've gotta say, it's one of my favorites, a nice pick me up on those down days.<P>All the best!<P>

I usually put in Stevie Ray Vaughn, Cheap Trick, Jive Bunny and the Mix Masters, or The Commitments, how about some good old Led Zepplin....am I showing my age now too???<BR>Although I do enjoy, Live, Pearl Jam, Marilyn Manson, Bush, Red HOt Chile Peppers, Third Eye Blind and Creed.<BR>But with a 13 yr old daughter around I'm often found stuck listening to Brit Spears, Christian Ag, Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, and so on.<BR>My all time favorite song though is Into the Mystic by Van Morrison.<p>[This message has been edited by shedawg (edited July 07, 2001).]

I used to have the stereo going all day.. until my 2 yr old blew the woofers!! (it just doesn't sound the same with just tweeters.. ya know? LOL).<P>My inspirational favourites, mostly stem from the 80's. One song inparticular, that just puts me in a good mood, is "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins.<P>Another song, that gave me inspiration (oddly enough) during my pre-recovery days, is "The one that I want" (?) from the Grease soundtrack. For whatever reason, many of the lyrics to me, seemed to relate to feelings expressed on here. I haven't listened to it in a couple of months (it's on cd, and with no woofers..well, you know... lol).. but I'm really looking forward to doing so again.. just to see if my reaction to the song then, is still the same now (grin).<P>Too much rambling for me! LOL.<P>Karen<BR>

Okay.. one more ramble...<BR>I like to listen to the Barenaked Ladies "Gordon" album (er, sorry... cassette or cd), and Elton John's Greatest Hits (which volume?? LOL.. the one with Daniel, Crocodile Rock, Don't let the sun go down on me, etc).. it's so awesome to sing aloud with! <P>That's it now... I promise! (and I'm really feeling the need for some tunes now.. thanks a lot! LOL).<P>Karen<BR>

I love all types of music but when given a choice....it's the alternate rock groups: Staind, Creed, LimpBizkit and Three Doors Down just to name a few. My thirteen year old son and I enjoy the same styles whereas my sixteen year old daughter prefers classical music as well as Jackson Browne, Elton John and any other soft rock that includes piano chords. <P>I've gotten away from the sounds of Country/Western. Except for Travis Tritt who will always be my babydoll <P>------------------<BR><B>Time heals all wounds as long as you DON'T pick at them!</B>

Oh, this one really hit a chord (pun intended) in me. I have always loved music, all different kinds. It has always been a way for me to celebrate good, reminded me of "our love" and made me think all the more lovingly of him. It has in the past been able to help me over rough spots (Sometimes a sad song can be healing.) The words to songs have always spoken to me, whether I am listening or singing. <P>However, the joy of music has been dampened, even at times, spoiled for me the past year. This really hurts me. Before D-Day, I tried to use certain songs to touch my H heart. But sad songs of love gone wrong were also touching me too much. Since D-Day, almost every song reminds me of what I am going through. I went through about 6 months of not being able to listen to any music at all. Even hymns and other inspirational music hurt. Couldn't make myself sing in church. I have tried again to use certain songs and videos (including "our song" )to again touch my H. No real progress even with trying that. I do try now to listen again, and sometimes I can. Guess that is a good sign. I so much want the day when I can again truly revel in something that once brought me so much joy. I am glad so many here have not lost that joy.<P>God give us strength<BR>AFL

I'll admit I am not a music devotee, however my H is...<P>There are certain songs and artists I identify with us, (Prince, Patrice Rushen) but now when he is listening to music (Jill Scott) now I wonder if he's thinking of OW. My H is also a fabulous singer....<P>Lately we are listening to Janet Jackson's latest, Black Eyed Peas, The Roots...and I have snuck in Shania Twain and Faith Hill...he's not much into country...mostly R&B, HipHop and Rap.<P>Cali

During my 1st separation in May 1985 (1st H), I really lost it, and could not listen to any music - because I love music (listening to) - remember Huey Lewis, and Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do With It?", Genesis, and In the Air Tonight, was really cooking back then, along with alot of other great, great rock & roll groups - and Billy Idol, etc. . . . . . I rebelled (sp?) at the beginning of the separation, then one day I needed some noise and the music came back on. Beverly Hills Cop was popular back then too.<P>Listening to music really helps now, for this past painful year. But, I love oldies (and Classic Rock) . . from the 60's - songs like - In the Year 2525, Wild Thing, Little Red Riding Hood, Yellow Submarine, Red Rubber Ball, Cherish, all the oldies. Also Eric Clapton, this will blow you away - Black Sabbath, ACDC, Judus Priest, Led Zepplin, Bad Company, Eagles, Kinks, Stones, Beatles, and The Who. Also, Boston, Toto, REO, Dire Straits, Bread, and Styx. Remember Croce? I love Operator . . . Does anybody remember my favorite songs Games People Play by Joe South, Crimson & Clover, by Tommy James and the Shondells? or House of the Rising Sun. Laugh at this one - a song called "I Wonder" from Herman's Hermits first album.<P>Anybody remember Dave Mason, or The Soft Machine, or Ronnie Montrose? Remember Mountain? Or the 17 minute Inagoddadavida (Iron Butterfly). Or remember the song "I'm Your Captain"? Or the song "I Wanna Be Your Cowboy?" Or anyone remember Leo Sayer??? Ha, Ha. Do you know Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy? - yes, I love them too - <P>Music? who said Music? Some group (individual?) just did a cover version of Van Morrison's Brown-Eyed Girl (butchered it). Yes, I love music. It has kept me sane in the most insane periods (like last year's discovery of the EA). No, I don't do RAP - but I do Googoo Dolls (ha). Also like female singles like Nancy Sinatra.<P>So, we went from albums/records, to 8 Track Tapes, to Cassette Tapes, to CD's - to . . . . Wow - okay - laugh because I dated myself SOOOOOO much - but what a history. Wouldn't have missed it for the world. I really miss those 60's and 70's.<P>aftershock<P>

I was waiting to respond to this thread when someone came along that shared my interests. Finally, aftershock came through!!<P>Along with ALL of those, I admit to being a Brian Wilson junkie. I believe Pet Sounds to be the greatest album ever made. Did anybody see the all-star tribute to him on TNT a few nights ago? I almost had an organism watching David Crosby, Carly Simon, and Jimmy Webb's trio of "In My Room."<P>Coincidently, my son and I are going to see the Beach Boys this afternoon at Wolftrap. Of course, Brian won't be with them - he currently tours alone. I guess the only originals there will be Mike Love amd Al Jardine? If any body's interested, I'll report back later.<P>WAT

aftershock,<P>What a list. I've got a lot of these albums in a box upstairs somewhere. (My kids would ask "what's an album?") Unfortunately, my turntable is broken so I haven't listened to them in 15 years or so ("What's a turntable?")<P>Maybe I can download them from somewhere. (Now, that's something my kids can help me with)<P>--Jeffers

OK i am SOOOOOOOOOO dated!! I was a duran Duran FANATICCCCCCCCCCC Big time and i still listen to them ( old when it was the original 5) Aftershock i have not heard I wanna ba a cowboy FOR YEARS. I will be searching for it on audio galaxy today for sure. I love Howard Jones, Sam Harris, ABC, YES, Depeche Mode< ALLA the 80s groups. Yes i eve liked FALCO ( Rock me AMADEUS!!!) At the momant i am very into LifeHOUSE, Tim McGraw, and Limp Bizkit, SAD but true!!!!!!!! If you want some of the best instrummental relaxing muxic i would look for ED VAN FLEET!! He is found in maine but i know you can do a search on audiogalaxy or napster and findhim. His Oceans CD is the BEST. Ok that is enough. At this ppoint i like anything that is not backstreet, Nsync, Brit, Christina, 98 degrees, or Nelly<BR>LMAO<BR>Maine<P>------------------<BR>IN the words of BOB the BUILDER!!" WE can fix it, yes we can!!!"

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mainemade:<BR><B>OK i am SOOOOOOOOOO dated!! I was a duran Duran FANATICCCCCCCCCCC Big time and i still listen to them ( old when it was the original 5) </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>AAAHHHHH!!!!! Meet your fellow Duranie on MB!! hehehehe. I still have all of my buttons (remember the ones that we'd plaster all over our jackets, purses, schoolbags, etc). hehehehe. Simon was my favourite... I'd dream of meeting him (and the fact I was living in Toronto, and he had a girlfriend there, Claire somethingorother, gave me all the more hope). LOL.<P>I get into my duranie moods too. One night while grocery shopping, "New moon on Monday" came on in the store... H thought I was nuts, shopping and strutting and singing along. Oh well. I had fun <P>How about these 80's tunes: "The Perfect Way" by Scritti Pollitti, "Everybody have fun tonight" by Wang Chung (how many bad jokes were made about him and computers?? too many to count), "Kyrie" by Mr.Mister (saw them in concert.. I touched Richard Page's left foot twice with my right hand! LOL)... and the canadian guys... "Platinum Blonde" and "Glass Tiger"... oh, and "Gowan", "you're a strange animal" (hmmm... haven't heard that tune in a while.. I wonder if the lyrics would fit that of a WS??? ROFLMAO!!).<P>This is getting bad... time to wake up H and get him to find a way to fix the stereo... KAREN NEEDS HER 80'S FIX!!!!<P>Karen<BR>

KAREN YOU ARE MY SOUL SISSSSSSSSSSTER babybee. I had all the mags and a wall covered in Pics. My fav was John He was SO hot in leather. I hate most of the stuff from WILD boys ON though. Yes Scritti Politti, General Public, Pet shop boys, Big Country, A HA, A B C, Thompson Twins, Need i go on, I think i will put in One of my *0's cd's and SHE BOP and clean WOW My fave song from Duran Duran is Save a prayer ( wow i hope that is the right title) ANd REFELX LOVED THAT SONG!! <BR>Maine<P>------------------<BR>IN the words of BOB the BUILDER!!" WE can fix it, yes we can!!!"

Redon,<BR>Looks like I am the only "younger folk" around? lol<BR>here is my list<P>everything from Delerium and Enigma<BR>The Tea Party - Walking Wound<BR>Marc Anthony - Don't let me leave, Love is all, Remember me<BR>Eric Clapton - change the world<BR>K-Ci & JoJo - tell me its real<P><BR>

Humper -<BR>Change the World is a fairly newbie song for Clapton, you gotta go back to the Derek & the Dominos days - oh my, I remember driving to the beach with "Signs" (ANYBODY remember that one?), and Doors Riders on the Storm<P>I loved Kyrie by Mr. Mister too.<P>You all are coming up with some good ones.<P>We missed CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival), and BTO - Taking Care of Business.<P>

after shock,<P>Funny, as I was reading your post, I just happened to be listening to my latest mp3 download..... yup, you guessed it! Brown Eyed Girl by Everclear, hey, I like that song!

Just a funny...<P>My H uses timer on stereo to be alarm clock in the morning...guess what song has been waking me up for the past three days???<P>"Love Rollercoaster" by the Ohio Players....<P>Hmmm....rollercoaster....can we say metaphor?<P><BR>Cali

WAT - Huge Brian Wilson fan also... In fact, wife and I went last Wednesday night and saw him and Paul Simon at Verizon Wireless Music Center, just north of Indianapolis...<P>After the show, we were 4th in line to get his autograph, so, not only did I get to see him play live (which was awesome, his band is so good), but I got to meet him to. Then I went home and watched the TNT special. <P>Do you have his "Live at the Roxy" CD?<P>By the way, how was the "Mike Love Beach Boy Show?"

boomer - WOW! Another addict.<P>I've been thinking of going to the Wilson/Simon show when it comes to our area soon. With your recommendation I'll take the plunge.<P>The Mike Love and Bruce Johnston show was better than I expected (see my post, "Bushy, bushy blond hair-do").<P>I sorta expected them to just show up and not put much into it, but they really worked hard.<P>WAT

Geeeeez<P>Doesn't anyone here like Country Music? The new country, though, not that twangy stuff from yesterday.<P>Try Trisha Yearwood (her version of "How do I live? is much superior to LeAnn Rimes)<P>Collin Ray, Toby Keith ("Shoulda been a cowboy") Dixie Chicks, etc I could go on...<P>Topie: "Footloose" is a fave and I love the movie...<P>After Shock: Love your oldies 'specially Black Sabbath & Van Morrison...<P>How about Steely Dan?<P>WAT: Isn't Al Jardine touring w/the Wilson Phillips girls?I agree the Mike Love/Bruce Johnston BEach Boys do a good show.... <BR> <BR>SHortly after d-day I could hardly listen to music, but now (5 months later) I can crank it up again...(mostly) <P>E

WAT - Don't miss the show if you get a chance... Also, during the last song (Love and Mercy), go to the merchandise booth and get in line for his autograph (they have a real cool "Pet Sounds" tour book you can buy for him to autograph. He only stays for about 10 minutes (don't think his head can take much more than that), and in Indy, about 600 people were in line (and most of them didn't get to meet him). I have some cool digital pictures from both the concert and the autograph signing if you want to see them. Email me at acutabove725@yahoo.com. Do not miss this show, and don't be late, cause he starts right on time. <BR>Lots of good "Brian" info at <A HREF="http://www.brianwilson.com" TARGET=_blank>www.brianwilson.com</A> in the messages section, including his setlist.<P>John

ELAD - Yes Al is touring with 2 of the three members from Wilson/Phillips and in his spare time, he's suing Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Brother Records and the estate of Carl Wilson... He's angry because he can't use the name "Beach Boys Family and Friends Tour", because Brian signed that over to Mike Love during their lawsuit several years back. If you have a chance, Brian is the one to see. His voice is in awesome condition and his band is the best one out there right now. That being said, I would still go see any of the other bands touring right now, IE: Mike or Al....

Redon -<P>I really hate to start an argument here, but . . .<BR>Van Morrison's was better (ha).<P>When it goes to missing some groups, solo singers, we wish we could name them all - because I could sure come up with alot more. I got out an old Ronnie Montrose yesterday, and I've listened to Linda Ronstadt. I did miss Jethro Tull (he, he, he).<P>The old "she done me wrong" country I'll take everytime - miss Tammy Wynette, George Jones, etc.<P>I've also been listening to Firefall's Greatest CD.

It's nice to meet people as old as me. HAHA<P>Van Morrison can't be beat. Fleetwood Mac - Rumors<BR>Bob Seeger, Eagles, Led Jeplin, all great, but I have one question.<P>Anyone remember Black Oak Arkansas? Jim Dandy to the Rescue? My freind and I hitch-hiked to Tampa to see them. I would kill my children if they did that today.<P>Those were the days.....<P>

I have been listening to a wide variety today. I have been listening to Frenk Kiss (the soundtrack, Billy Idol, and U2.If we didn't have music where would we be? That is how I get to feeling better, usually I put on Desire by U2 and spin around until I am laughing too hard to stop.

Elad:<BR>I was just WAITING for a Country Music fan to come forward! I'm with you!!! Trisha is AWESOME. Tim McGraw gets me rockin! Toby Keith is cool!!! And I just LOVE the Dixie Chicks!

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Elad:<BR><B><P>Try Trisha Yearwood (her version of "How do I live? is much superior to LeAnn Rimes)<P>Collin Ray, Toby Keith ("Shoulda been a cowboy") Dixie Chicks, etc I could go on...<P> </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Okay, okay, you're right....I couldn't agree with you more about Trisha Yearwood's version (and the ONLY version, to me) of How Do I Live. The Dixie Chicks are awesome from what few cuts that I've heard. Toby Keith is "do-able" as is Colin Ray.....and many more whom I didn't mention. For instance, I dig Dwight Yoakam and his long, long flexible legs......just as long as he keeps his hat on.....LOL! I just can't listen to Country for hours on end.<P>To be quite honest.....I love Southern Rock....Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZTop, Stevie Ray Vaughn (more bluesy/southern rock), Blackfoot, Little River Band....and on and on! And as a reallllll oldie, I still have a great fondness for John Fogherty and Creedence Clearwater Revival.<P>Now that's my story and I'm stickin' to it <P><P>------------------<BR><B>Time heals all wounds as long as you DON'T pick at them!</B>

Geez Louise:<P>I will give you ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, but you gotta admit lots of the new country sounds a lot like southern rock--or at least it does to me...<P>Roudy 3:<P>I remember Black Oak Arkansas...I saw a video clip of them a few years ago doing Jim Dandy to the Rescue...I had forgotten about 'til your post...it was, well interesting to say the least..reminded me of a lot of partying I shouldn't have done back then <P>What about British bands? The Who, for instance? Love Tommy. (Won't get fooled again...)<P>

OK, I found one more that I like for some reason:<P>Eve6 - Here's to the night<P>Kind of a remember-the-good-times, sorry-they're-gone kind of song. Anyone else like this one too? A good mp3 download for sure.<P>

My latest 2 downloads:<BR>Janis Joplin - Take another piece of my heart<BR>Lifehouse - Hanging by a moment<BR>Both quite appropriate for my situation lol<BR>

Geez..<P>Im a former DJ with about 1400 cds...LOL...anything from Glenn Miller to Frank, Garth Brooks to Earth Wind and Fire, Janis Joplin to Janet Jackson, Simon and Garfunkle to AC/DC...it all depends on my mood what I listen to. I guess I am most partial to country though....love playin the *albums* backwards so the truck runs, Momma gets out of prison, the dog returns, I get my job back and W still loves me...LOL!!<P>But seriously, I am hugeeeeeee music fan of all types...<P>Trueheart

Music is the rhythm of life for me. It has a way of bypassing the mind and speaking directly to your soul. In fact my ID here is a REO Speedwagon album (showing my age as well) name. I couldn't even begin to list the songs that I have found to hold meaning to those of us in the infidelity arena. PS. Anyone looking for a Napster replacement can go to <A HREF="http://www.limewire.com" TARGET=_blank>www.limewire.com</A> . Kinda slow user interface but still free.

It's it strange how songs change meaning as things change in your life?<P>I usually listen to a "positive" (ie Christian) Hits station or the junk my kids want to hear. What is this new "Baby got Back" song? Man. <P>Anyway, I turned it to a rock n' roll station the other day and WOW did all the old songs suddenly have new meaning. <P>The Eagles- "She's Heading for the Cheatin' side of town"? and "New kid in town" and "I'm already Gone".<P>That Matchbox 20 song "I think you're so mean...." I used to be annoyed by hearing that song so much a few weeks ago, now it has new meaning. <P>It's just weird how one's perspective changes isn't it.<P>P.S The best version of Brown Eyed Girl is Jimmy Bufett!<P>R

OK, guess I have to add my 2 cents. Didn't want to, but since this thread is still going...<P>I did listen to a mix of 80's, 90's and some new songs on a local station. I love 80's music.<P>But I can't listen anymore. I've switched to Christian radio and CD's. THe new stuff out now is pretty good. Since this crap started happening in my life, EVERY song I heard on popular radio made me cry. All the sad words about cheating, leaving, looking for true love, sex, loneliness, love songs, partying, doing what you feel like doing... all that stuff. can't listen to it. plus hearing all the songs we used to listen to together made me miss him too much.<P>Going through this A crap with my WH tends to make me very depressed, and lowers my love for humanity in general. How can people be so cruel as to have A's and ruin marriages??? I have to fight these negative feelings in any way I can. <P>So, to answer the question, I love music, but Christian music is the only kind I can listen to these days. It's amazing how good it makes you feel about life and people! <P>------------------<BR>Faith1<P>"Then Jesus answered, 'Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.'"<BR>Matt 15:28

I also use <A HREF="http://www.audiogalaxy.com" TARGET=_blank>www.audiogalaxy.com</A> as a replacement for napster. Seems to have everything!<P>Hi Infidelity,.... could that be a reference to the movie 'Hi Fidelity' (as well as the topic)?<P>If so, great movie!! Lots of truths there and of course, a happy ending.... something we all could use, I'm sure.<P>

Nope. Here's a link to the CD on Cdnow.com <A HREF="http://www.cdnow.com/cgi-bin/mserver/SID=1917539918/pagename=/RP/CDN/FIND/album.html/artistid=REO+SPEEDWAGON/itemid=1286280" TARGET=_blank>http://www.cdnow.com/cgi-bin/mserver/SID=1917539918/pagename=/RP/CDN/FIND/album.html/artistid=REO+SPEEDWAGON/itemid=1286280</A> <P>I'm sure you'll recognize at least one or two of the songs.<BR>

thanks for the fun post!!!<P>Two favorites..one old, one new-er? I have the Bette Midler Divine cd...oh, I love that! I love "Baby, You're My Favorite Waste Of Time"..have to learn it so I can sing it when we make love sometime giggle<P>and Lifehouse: Hangin' By A Moment...love it for two reasons...one romantic but you can just as easily sing it as a love song to Jesus, too...very cool!<P>Funny how the old songs are such classics with a lot of us here. I still cry or feel sad when I hear "once, twice, three times a lady"..it was a song a boyfriend (when I was 17!!! and never even knew H then!) said described me...he wasn't even a good boyfriend!!! Lol<P>Music has always meant a lot to me but some songs mean even more now that I am out of fog and more in love with H than ever.