Best Tunes of the Decade 70-61

70. Single Ladies – Beyonce

Beyonce has so many great tracks this decade, it’s difficult to choose the right one for the top 100. I’m going with Single Ladies because of how it make my boyfriend squirm, and how it caught on with everyone, even the football team!

69. You Rock My World – Michael Jackson

Considering how much Michael Jackson was a focus this past year, it seems only fitting that he should have a spot in the top 100, even though his best tracks were released in the 80s and 90s. You Rock My World, from his 2001 album Invincible, is worthy of this list with Michael’s trademark style, and smooth sexiness he only ever seemed capable of in song and on stage.

68. CrabbuckitK-os

From the 2004 album Joyful Rebellion, Crabbuckit has such a smooth flow, and fresh vibe. Even now, the track is 5 years old, and it’s still fresh like the carton was opened yesterday. I love when Canadians make good music!

67. Come into my World – Kylie Minogue

Pop beauty Kylie Minogue had a real hit of an album in 2002 with Fever, even in North America where she typically doesn’t get the same sort of attention she finds in the UK and Australia. Come into my World is my favourite turn from the album.

66. DesperateRogue Wave

Desperate comes to us from a Daytrotter session by Rogue Wave after their 2007 album Asleep at Heaven’s Gate. A hauntingly beautiful song that, for me, surpasses all the tunes that made it on the album, and lands a spot in the top 100.

65. I’m not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance with you – Black Kids

From the 2008 album Partie Traumatic, I’m not gonna teach your boyfriend how to dance with you is a hipster favourite.

64. Dream MachineMark Farina

Dream Machine has special significance for me, as it is the tune that always reminds my Perfect how much he loves me! What could be better? From Mark Farina’s 2003 album Air Farina.

62. Dog Days Are Over – Florence & the Machine

Florence had once heck of a year in 2009. Music appreciators all over the world feel madly in love with her after her album Lungs was released in July 2009. It is difficult to pick a best track from the album, as so many of them are fabulous. Dog Days Are Over is certainly one of those fabulous tracks.

63. FlatheadFratellis

From the 2007 album Costello Music.

61. Don’t Stop the Music – Rihanna

Rihanna makes perfect pop music, which earns her a place in the top 100. Don’t Stop the Music is my favourite track from her 2008 album Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded.

The Best of the Decade

Love Song of the Mayfly

Monday, 7 September 2009, 1:09 | Written by: marilyn
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I’ve been watching the show Ad Persuasion, I love a great advert, and enjoy watching the pros critique them. The last episode I caught has a nifty commercial from telephone company, Vodafone in the UK, was featured. The innovative commercial introduces us to the Mayfly, who had the misfortune to have the life expectancy of one day. But the Mayfly embraces every moment of his life, leaf surfing, playing tennis with a buddy, juggling, and spending quality time with his lady friend. It really is a beautiful ad, with the tagline: Vodafone, make the most of now.

The commercial is enhanced by the song playing in the background, which happens to be one of my faves:  Love Song by Canadian rapper, K-os. Check out the album the track is from, Joyful Rebellion, at Amazon, or Amazon UK. It has some other really great tracks on it!

Don’t forget to cherish every moment, just like our friend, the Mayfly!