After my tape deck crapped out in 1997, I was stuck listening to either the radio or full albums in whatever order the artist intended. That all changed in 2001, when the new-fangled MP3 technology got combined with my new CD burner.
March of 2003 looks to have a lot of cover songs, along with the latest hits from Kelly Osbourne, Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne, and the White Stripes.
Mariah Carey – Bringing On The Heartbreak
For a minute there, I thought I could get in to this remake of the old Def Leppard hit.
iTunes stats: Never played
The Donnas – Take It Off
The one big hit for the girl group.
iTunes stats: 13 plays, most recently on 5/30/2012
Foo Fighters – Times Like These
The latest from the Foo Fighters had both an electric and acoustic version.
iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 1/4/2013
David Lee Roth – California Girls
After leaving Van Halen, David Lee Roth thought becoming a cheesy Vegas lounge act was the way to go.
iTunes stats: 7 plays, most recently on 3/30/2012
Tatu – All The Things You Said
Nothing says pop music hit like lesbian Russian teenagers.
iTunes stats: 6 plays, most recently on 8/10/2011
Tegan And Sara – I Hear Noises
My first introduction to Tegan and Sara. I own all of their albums after this and have since seen them in concert.
iTunes stats: 20 plays, most recently on 9/21/2011
Bif Naked – We’re Not Gonna Take It
A cover of the Twisted Sister hit from the Ready To Rumble soundtrack.
iTunes stats: Never played
Sixpence None The Richer – Don’t Dream It’s Over
A cover of the old Crowded House hit.
iTunes stats: Never played
Johnny Cash – Personal Jesus
A bizarre cover of the Depeche Mode hit by the Man in Black.
iTunes stats: 1 play, on 5/19/2009
Kelly Osbourne – Shut Up
The first release from Kelly’s ill-fated album meant to capitalize on the success of The Osbournes.
iTunes stats: 5 plays, most recently on 5/8/2012
Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting
The 70s ode to martial arts.
iTunes stats: 2 plays, most recently on 3/21/2012