I threw out a fun idea for a group blog post today on Twitter and received a lot of positive feedback. A number of talented bloggers took me up on a simple proposal – What are some of your favorite “story songs”? Everyone loves music, but often times songs that tell a story stand head and shoulders above the rest. The musical tales these songs tell turn them into either one hit wonders, or classic generational hits. Which artists write the most loved story songs and is there a consensus on the best one of all time? We just may find out.
The rules for the group blog post are easy. Choose up to 5 of your favorite songs that weave a story and simply tell us why they made your list. You can be as detailed or generic as you would like, but be sure to keep your picks secret until the group post. Then, on Wednesday, September 3rd, publish your blog post along with with links to the other bloggers who are participating. We’ll get a peek inside your musical tastes and just might discover some new songs to fall in love with in the process.
Anyone is welcome to join in the fun (the more the better!), just leave your name and blog URL in the comments below. In the meantime, here is the list of bloggers who have so far agreed to participate. In no particular order, they are:
David Miller (@davegobe)
Living in the NowDavid Schultz (@dvsjr)
The (mis)adventures of a macintosh administratorMike Schramm (@mikeschramm)
MikeSchramm.comDave Caolo (@panache)
Hardcore GeekVon Glitschka (@vonster)
Glitschka StudiosAndy Rudkin (@mizaru)
mizaru.me.ukChristina Warren (@film_girl)
ChristinaWarren.comAustin Heller (@austinheller)
AustinHeller.comMason Sklar (@zargap)
masonsklar.comAllen Emory
A. EmoryAlain Edouard (@alainedouard)
alainedouard.co.ccMark Goody (@marramgrass)
marramgrassJamie Parkins
The Sound of Silence