"The Model" - Belle & Sebastian

There is never a wrong moment for this song to come on; I will always switch gears and flawlessly sing along with my eyes closed, imagining myself a wee Scot with a story to tell.

"Waitin' for My Man" - Velvet Underground

Rough and ready, this little number grabs you by the collar and lets you go when she feels like it; a tough call, but probably my favorite from the Velvets.

"Getting Nasty" - Ike Turner & The Kings of Rhythm

An instrumental gem that'll tickle everywhere ya got and practically clap your hands for ya.


(Yes, this was later sampled by Jurassic 5 on "Concrete Schoolyard," off their self-titled EP)

"Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard" - Paul Simon

Windows rolled down, volume cranked up, breeze in your hair, sun in the sky, lose your voice to it kinda song.

"In The Air Tonight" - Phil Collins

Arguably the best drum entrance in history.

"The Very Thought Of You" - Nat King Cole

Oh, you want to have sex with that girl? Hand her a glass of champagne, put this on the record player, twirl her around a few times, and make sure the sheets are clean.

"Your Song" - Elton John

A love song just don't get no better, babe.

"Stand By Me" - Ben E. King

Thumping bass line, devastating lyrics.

"If You Want Me to Stay" - Sly & The Family Stone

The bass line sends shivers down my spine and turns my body into a bowl of hot'n'heavy, ass-shaking Jell-O; recognize, yo--Sly in the house!